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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
14
Mrs. Mary E Hood argues that overdressing and poor ventilation cause many colds in children and babies. She advises woolen underlayers, alternate wearing two strong shoe pairs, regular sock care, and sensible outer clothing. She cautions against fur carriage coverings, promotes ventilation, and warns against overwarmth in playrooms and bedrooms.
The piece surveys hair color stereotypes from ancients to moderns and links hair shade to traits and ailments. It recalls observations from Woman's Life and Home Chat and includes a vignette about Lord Ellesmere’s health and a note on pine salve carbolized used for eczema and skin issues.
The article fragment notes the great duke of Wellington as possibly the oldest exponent of a tradition or skill, with hints of historical reputation and longevity. It suggests a focus on age and lasting influence within a historical context.
Pattern details for a boy's blouse suit in six sizes two to seven years. Materials include galatea and ginghams, with guidance on lining, washability, and reinforcing bloomers for durability. Notes on fabric width, yardage, and care for unlined garments.
The new spring coats feature full skirts and tight fitting sleeves creating a mannish look favored by young college women and outdoor enthusiasts. The wide skirts and Talma sleeves with large armholes allow wear over evening gowns, and striped or checked plain cloth versions are stunning.
The article guides women on planning spring and summer outfits, noting Easter is early this year. It discusses tailoring trends from lightweight coat and skirt ensembles to long and short jackets, sleeve lengths, and the return of sensible long coats. It highlights fabrics, trims, and the practicality of a two-piece black taffeta silk ensemble for early spring.
A 1910s health note advises women to avoid yellow neck stains and sagging caused by stiff high collars. It prescribes massage and creams to strengthen throat muscles and whiten discolorations, detailing recipes with citric acid rose petals glycerine and a caution about a dangerous bichloride solution.
Eminent medical scientists contend life can extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge. The critical period lies between 50 and 60, where proper body care is vital. Electric Bitters, marketed as a scientific tonic, is touted to revitalize every organ after 50 by Dreier & Bro., druggists.
A medical note advises when babies vomit after nursing. It covers causes from tight clothing and excessive rocking to overfeeding and wind. It suggests dietary adjustments like barley water, slower feeding, and reducing cream in the milk, with peptonized milk as a physician prescribed option.
A sentiment on betraying a friend's secret due to quarrel is a breach of trust and kindness. It emphasizes that one breach does not justify another. It also urges perseverance, noting that the final key may unlock the rock.
Gilbertsville editor William M. Dietz touts Dr King's New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County. The ad claims it cures coughs and lung diseases, with trial bottles offered free and prices at 50 cents and one dollar.
A dated claim card stating druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure a cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough, heal the lungs, and prevent serious results such as grippe, pneumonia, and consumption. Indicates no opiates and a yellow package, with Dreier & Bro as sellers.
Notes of the Day report that 25,799 individuals, both foreign and native, are actively spreading the gospel in India, up from 16,189 a decade ago, marking a gain of nearly 60 percent.
Dreier and Bro advertise Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild liver and bowel stimulant that cures biliousness and habitual constipation without nausea or griping. It emphasizes pleasant taste and urges refusal of substitutes.
Japanese doctors charge 24 cents to treat 500 men with wound dressings using powdered charcoal from straw burned in closed furnaces. Sachets applied to wounds harness antiseptic and absorbent properties to speed healing.
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Dreier and Bro announce it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
The Marie Antoinette shirt waist features plain design with front tucks for fullness and side frills around the plaited front and cuffs. Options include lace edging on sheer fabrics, soft turndown collars or stiff collars, and sizes 32 to 44 inches. Patterns by Mrs. Jane Ford, published by The Independent Peerless Pattern Co. in New York.
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