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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
3
A white Irish linen semi fitted jacket features Battenberg medallions and lace edging with a contrasting cotton passementerie. paired with a five gore skirt that can be worn separately. Detailed material requirements vary by bust and waist sizes, including fabric widths from 20 to 54 inches.
Silk knickerbockers in sheath skirt outfits appear in many fabrics from albatross to pongee. Designed to fit at the hips and knee with an elastic band, they keep a smooth line and offer cooling comfort for outdoor wear under short skirts. Natural pongee substitutes for china silk are popular. outfits suited for camp, ocean, and mountain use.
Neatness saves nerves and time by locating every item instantly. The essay notes some struggle in maintaining order, but urges the busy girl to cultivate habits that keep belongings in their places, counting the extra minutes saved in hunting as hours gained for career success.
The piece notes fashionable women favor discretion in cosmetics yet use subtle penciling of brows lips and cheeks for public appearances. It discusses the shift from pallid European trends to balancing facial coloring with lighting and environment, highlighting evolving beauty norms.
A long standing dispute over table height ends in a compromise. Mrs Plunkett seeks taller legs for the dining table while Mr Plunkett suggests overlying hardwood flooring to raise the surface and suit the chairs. Cordelia agrees to the plan, accepting the compromise.
The note recalls a joke about Henry Porter known as O Henry. After his marriage a literary friend hosted a reception for the couple. A guest asked why heroines in his tales wear crepe de chine, and Porter explained he only knows calico and crepe de chine, so he uses crepe when calico is unavailable.
Mrs Amar D Saunderson of County Cavan Ireland arrived in New York with three elephant tusks a lion pelt and two lion cubs. She says she killed the elephant and lion while hunting in East Africa with her husband. She shot the elephant thrice guiding a heart shot and claims two elephants fell to her husband. The couple plan to present the two lion cubs to the Bronx Zoo.
Dr. Leon Bertrand, a noted Belgian bacteriologist, announces a newly discovered serum that he says is more powerful than current treatments. He describes it as bactericidal rather than antitoxic, offering a potential cure for pneumonia.
The discussion questions what official title suits the head of a criminal society. It suggests the leader could not be the head and would need to be a vice president, implying a hierarchical but flawed notion of top authority.
Bed bound for four months Mrs Enos Shearer of Yew and Washington Streets Centralia Washington says she was weak sleepless with swelling and painful secretions. Three doctors said no cure and she was given up. After using Deans Kidney Pills she recovered within weeks and went about the house well. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A Philadelphia Ledger tale recalls three year old Allan praised by a grandmother for blue blood lineage. He cuts his finger and, though not in great pain, explains he cries not from hurt but because the cut is only red blood, contrasting with his aunt’s tainted aristocratic pride.
Maude asks how she looks in the water while Mabelle answers the figure is best when fully immersed, a playful exchange likely about bathing or swimming attire.
The Chicago Journal argues women should keep fashion with new, adaptable styles and invest in quality. It warns against saving at the cost of appearance, urging funds for well-made clothes to maintain prestige and family duty, except in dire poverty.
A Waab physician describes years of periodical headaches, sallow skin, insomnia, and memory issues, then credits Postum with ending his woes after proper preparation. He notes weight gain, clearer thinking, and sustained energy, praising Postum as nourishment and invigoration. He cites his wife and sister-in-law, both lifelong Postum users.
A suburban five year old, curious about taps, fills a bathtub with the stopper in place. The tub rises toward overflow while the boy prays aloud for relief. His sister, passing by, turns off the faucet, ending the flood and sparing him from maternal slipper.
A Kokomo Indiana mother recounts her four night treatment of her son’s severe itching sores using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She describes applying lukewarm wash and ointment each night, resulting in complete cure.
A sentimental suitor sends poetry to woo a girl who mocks the gesture with witty rhymes about fudge. A second joke features Miss Miawi Brown and Mr. Erastus Pinkley debating parrots longevity, joking that a parrot lives long because he isn’t good to eat.
A dialogue fragment shows a father debating how to treat his daughter's suitor. He weighs friendliness against dignity and avoiding being seen as an old grouch, highlighting social expectations in courting. The excerpt captures tension between courtesy and pride in a melodramatic tone.
A Philadelphia lawyer recalls the challenge of assembling a jury for a murder trial. Prosecutors seek views on the death penalty from jurors. one butcher says he is not against it, another says he is. A hotel clerk’s handshake and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup are noted, with a quote on honoring the man rather than the place.
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