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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
3
The Princess slip and the Sylphbocker, both silk Italian weave, offer distinct feminine styles. The princess slip features a twelve inch deep fringe and flawless fit while the sylphbocker appeals to masculine tastes with a similar silk finish. Amber remains the modish stone in millinery with future price implications as damson dominates colors and fur trims gain lace softness.
An advertisement promotes Tonsiline as a sore throat remedy from The Tonsiline Co. of Canton Ohio. It claims antiseptic action kills germs, relieves the first dose, and cures with a few more doses, priced 25 and 50 cents at druggists.
A testimonial from Mrs G Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rheumatic pain relief and nerve calming sleep aid. The ad claims the pills do not upset the stomach or create a habit and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit.
A Philadelphia Ledger description explains a deceptive handkerchief knot illusion. The performer ties ends in a double knot and, at the count of three, releases the knot with a clever twist so the knot appears to vanish. The method hinges on managing tight and loose ends to fake a secure knot.
An intelligent Newfoundland of a Newfoundland fisheries connection signals danger to shore observers when a boat and crew face peril near breakers. The dog swims to the vessel, retrieves a rope, and leads the crew to shore, saving them from disaster. A second note recounts a school room game about authors and favorites. A child watches very young chicks, misinterpreting their wing patches as pockets.
The poem celebrates Chinese holidays with lanterns and dragon boats. It describes lanterns lighting streets, dragon boat races by the water, and the Moon Festival with red cakes. The speaker prefers traditional Western holidays and expresses fondness for Christmas and other celebrations.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about a fatal road incident echoes with lines about a dead man in a lonely ditch. Town and Country quotes a cheeky exchange about a golf ball causing senselessness and a forthcoming engagement as context.
The article describes front racing corsets for flat backs and freedom of torso, long skirts, and tall linen collars with slits for ribbons. It notes brown fur neck ruffs, white satin ribbons, brown tulle, and tiny brown beads. White gloves with dark suits remain in fashion, plus ornate coats and oversized hatpins. Judic Chollet signs the item.
Ellen Terry recalls Henry Irving in Mc-Chure's Magazine, noting his courteous manner and simple desires before death. She quotes his calm reflections on end, imagining a cigarette, wine, and friends as a fitting farewell, his gestures underscoring his poised, contemplative mood.
Ostrich plumage dominates the season with panache tips and crown wraps in vivid shades and color blends. Dimities outline new undergarments, skirts abandon fullness with flat center panels, and smart toque rosettes feature velvet and silver lace.
The piece argues that across Pacific islands hell is reserved not for the wicked but for timidity and cowardice. It claims many people reach happiness despite vices, yet cowardice remains the single unforgivable sin in their moral framework.
The Balkans' country Servia holds the highest population density among its neighbors, noted for its crowded cities and compact geography.
Authorities on the subject claim domestic fowls derive from the wild jungle fowl of India. The statement reflects a general understanding of poultry origins and the variety of domestic chickens produced.
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