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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
3
The article lists meals for tomorrow including breakfast items like raspberries molded farina and cream and New England lemon pie. It then shifts to a profile of Miss Sallie Rover who runs a rye mill in Pennsylvania, manages the business alone, and is known as an expert on rye.
A Philadelphia Telegraph note praises pongee as a versatile summer fabric. It suits shirt waist suits, coats, petticoats, and underwear, with pongee blouses and parasols highlighted as smart wardrobe essentials for travelers and everyday wear.
In the Women's Exchange order books a worker titled the cheering up study visits lonely homes to play cards with widows read and converse to look pleasant. The practice blends business and philanthropy and aims to spread a smile seen as essential culture in a broad client reach. GIRL MILLER OF PERKIOMEN.
A fragment notes a notable feature on the Perkiomen River near Valley, described as possibly unique in the nation. The concise item signals a local point of interest tied to the river setting.
The Pittsburg Dispatch describes a summer dinner dress featuring a ve netian paint bodice and a sun pleated wide linen hem. It notes a marines bolero with pleated sleeves, a velvet waistband, and pink linen accents, suggesting copies in various summer fabrics and potential guimpe and fitted sleeves for service use.
A historical excerpt notes that modern girls require as much or more education and attire as boys, and that pursuing serious careers or social life incurs higher expenses. It emphasizes that despite higher costs, parents still value girls highly for their evolving importance.
The passage describes a summer dance dress using lace and airy fabrics with spangles. It notes spangles on the undergarment versus the exterior, praising a Paris fashion sense. A French painted robe over pale pink tulle with iridescent paillettes is described, layered over pink chiffon and ivory satin, with sparkling tulle under lace or chiffon. Under black, gold spangled lace tulle is highlighted as effective.
A fragmented note warns about feminine habits of biting or placing pins in the mouth and pencils to the lips. It states swallowing a pin is a surgical case and highlights the danger, urging caution and medical attention.
The article highlights Ireland’s rising female university graduates and profiles several women executives and pioneers worldwide. It notes Alexandra Park’s women only spaces in Egypt, Anna Mackenroth shaping Swiss law for women, and German and American women advancing legal and civic roles.
A careful guide describes avoiding damage from careless washing. It recommends using a bright tin or porcelain dishpan, hot water, washing powder for suds, and a systematic sequence: glasses, silverware, then china, rinsing with warm water, and drying with a lint-free towel. It warns about chipped china, cracked glazing, and damaging tinware with wire cloth.
A vintage guide suggests slicing grape fruit into halves, removing pulp and seeds with sharp scissors, then filling with sugar and rum or sherry and chilling. It also describes a tomato tulip salad by scoring tomatoes into six petals, opening them, and serving on lettuce with mayonnaise dressing.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for bone pains itching scabby skin diseases scrofula and related conditions. It claims to destroy poison in the blood stop aches and pains heal sores and erupions and cure rheumatism catarrh eczema and even cancer by purifying the blood and transforming the body into a healthy state.
The article lists forthcoming World’s Fair preparations across multiple states. It notes the Liberty Bell display in the Pennsylvania rotunda, new headquarters for West Virginia at Parkerburg, and Wyoming’s photo exhibit, plus Irish agriculture showcases and a North American Skat League event. It covers building contracts, such as the Ohio State and Indiana pavilions, and various feature displays including a 16‑foot giraffe taxidermy and a giant working watch.
A new medicinal tent of experimental design is tested for healing purposes. Researchers discuss potential benefits and early observations while outlining future trials and safety considerations.
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