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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
5
A guide on making toilet vinegars from fragrant flowers or dried herbs to cleanse and perfume the skin. Instructions cover vinegar strengths, dilution, and usage for cleansing, toning, and soothing muscles with hot and cold applications, plus a recipe for a lavender scented water and a calming preparatory lotion attributed to Mme. Bernhardt.
A reader from VA asks if a seventeen year old orphan may wear ribbons in her hat and pursue friendship with a long-lost male friend. The column discusses proper youth conduct, hair ribbons, eagerness to keep girlhood, and whether leaps year events or late-night car outings need chaperones.
Pattern descriptions for girls dresses in various ages from 4 to 10 years. Details include Magyar bodice designs with diagonal fronts, stripe and plain wool materials, strap and waist trims, lace underslips, satin for younger sizes, and specified fabric and notions like buttons, silk or lace, with yardage requirements.
The Indiana branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks met in the Federal courtroom at Indianapolis. Officers were re-elected, and a July 4 convention date was set. The group pushed for civil service for assistant postmasters, higher entrance salaries, a 1200 annual salary for clerks, a central states postal association, a sick benefits fund, and eight hour work terms. They endorsed Sunday office closings and thanked Judge Anderson for court permissions.
Two boys outside the Youngstown Telegram bulletin joke about tensions with Russia over a treaty. They quip that the country need not worry while referencing Uncle Sam and the Salvation Army in a playful, clipped dialogue.
Mrs. M. E. Fairchild of Wichita Kansas recalls a severe leg injury from a fall. After using various remedies the Cuticura Ointment eased pain and promoted healing while Cuticura Soap proved gentler on her skin without smarting. She endorses the products and notes free samples available from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
In a humorous exchange Mrs Hewligan comments that her husband has a mixed attitude to the woman suffrage question, calling him one of the chronic kickers with a playful line about keeping one foot in the air.
Fragmented ad style text promotes Murine and related eye care products. It mixes promotional phrases with references to physicians and remedies, mentioning Garfield Tea and Liver remedies. The tone echoes early 20th century patent medicine language urging domestic use and female virtue as selling hooks. The readable parts imply eye care solutions marketed to women.
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