17 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1912
Page
1
Vacation time and time camp meetings advertised with seaside or mountain options. Advises preparations for enjoying trips including light-weight summer clothing, parasols, fans, summer shirts, sheer waists, cool underwear, skirts, hats, traveling bags, and trunks. Promises assistance in getting ready.
Men’s suits offered from 25 to 54 50 with worsteds cheviots and cassimeres in gray checks pin stripes and mixtures. Navy serge and three button sack coats with broad shoulders and wide lapels in sizes 34 to 44 regulars, up to 46 stout. Fine worsted fabrics, custom-like fit and permanent shine guaranteed. Spring summer fabrics shown including velour cassimeres and cheviots with long coat lines and high cut vests.
Toeye notes no odd straw shapes this season allowing men to choose any preferred style. Panamas and Leghorns with full crown and medium brims lead the options with prices from 2.50 to 5.09. Stiff and soft split straws, soft sennit, and Mackinaws appear across a range from 1 to 3.50 dollars.
Women’s knit underwear offered in light weights with lace trimming. Prices include 10c each or three for 26c for White Ribbed Vests with lace trim at yoke and arm-holes, 12346 each or three for 35c for White Ribbed Vests, 15c for White Ribbed Lisle Vests, 16c for lace trimmed lisle vests, and 25c each or three for 65c for Real Egyptian White Ribbed Lisle Vests.
Special values on neglige shirts bought before material advances. 50c fancy Percale neglige shirts in light and dark colors with separate cuffs. 1.00 wide range white madras plain-color madras and fancy effects. 1.25 and 1.50 values. A wide selection of dress shirts with muslin bodies and plaited cambric bosoms.
The American Code by George C. Conant presents a reflection on civic virtue and national ideals. It argues for personal responsibility, integrity, and public service as foundations of a stable republic, urging readers to embody core democratic principles in daily life.
In a tale from Amerea era, farmer Zeke Tuttle promotes American railroad stock to Europeans. A Courier des Lettres editor Cavillac challenges him, leading to a comical duel threat and a diplomatic resolution that finally sees bonds subscribed and Tuttle profiting.
Quote from Chicago Tribune notes a wire gauze factory owner spends much of his time aboard an ocean yacht, illustrating a contrast between practical crafts and extravagant wealth. The excerpt uses witty dialogue to reflect on value and tech.
Alice boasts that all visitors to Karper's Bazar risk injuries as they are carried out with fractures or dislocations, a status joke about the shop’s slippery floors and unsafe conditions.
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet notes a quip about women never failing to have the last word. The exchange suggests a stereotype about women’s authority in judging food-related matters.
A quotation attributed to Goethe notes that men imitate visible successes, attempting tasks even without aptitude. The idea suggests social imitation drives people to pursue what peers excel at, shaping ambition and effort across society.
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