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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
7
January 1st sees diplomats and staff from many nations swamped with social duties. Wives and daughters join in, purchasing gowns and attending a lavish breakfast at the secretary of state’s home, a hallmark of the diplomatic season.
Washington marks the official social season as New Year’s Day opens a busy schedule for diplomats and officials. Ambassadors lead the line in full court dress, with gold lace and jeweled insignia weighing heavily, then attend a White House reception and a day of ceremonial calls across vice presidency, cabinet hosts, and congressional figures before evening dinners.
In 1868 at Ruskin's fortieth, he begins lessons for Rose La Touche, a gifted Irish family member. Their friendship grows into a deep romance, complicated by her strict Protestant beliefs. By 1872 she requires his belief in her faith. he cannot feign. They part as she dies soon after, Ruskin left heartbroken.
Vice-Consul De Young writes from Santos about rural Brazil where a primitive corn grinding method uses a mojello. A tree trunk acts as a suspended lever with a hollow cup and pestle struck by water pressure, while some newer grinders have appeared but small, inexpensive units are still scarce in interiors where flour mills are rare and families grind their own corn.
A dated tale recounts a strained divorce prompted by a husband’s onion habit. He favors a festive new love, ending his onion meals and shocking his wife who clings to the old routine, while the strange humor of yore lingers.
An 1908 consumer testimonial from G B Halsey of Mouth of Wilson Virginia reports eye inflammation relief after one week use of Cuticura Ointment. The ad notes public sentiment rising against tuberculosis and lists anti tuberculosis efforts and state sanitoria across many states.
The diet for a 70 or 76 year old should emphasize vegetables and fruit with some fish eggs and simple cereals, little meat and no obesity. Drinking with meals is discouraged, while two quarts or more water between meals is advised. Hot water aids inactive individuals by flushing the system and stimulants like tea and coffee should be weak.
A newlywed couple share a playful dread of a world where their parents never met or they were never born. Gwendolyn reflects on how terrible such a fate would be, while Harry consoles her in a tender moment.
Feana J Curvey swears Be wtner of F J Corner & On, Toledo, promising firm will pay one hundred dollars for cure. Frank J Cheney Co. note Catarrh Cure claims, tariffed at 15c. Odd cartoon and quips appear amid the dated 1886 document, with miscellaneous misprints and advertisements.
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