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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
14
The article notes a trend toward old fashioned jewelry including long earrings now wearable without pierced ears. Screw earrings sit close to the face and neckpieces feature high collars with large semi precious stones, while artificial pearls reach near perfection matching real pearls.
A playful guide describes a Thanksgiving party for children with poultry costumes and table favors. It highlights feathered outfits, paper muslin garments, and mimed turkeys, plus elaborate favors and decorative props. It notes fake jewelry and novelty items like faux pearls and emeralds for holiday wear.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for sore inflamed lungs and stubborn coughs. It claims the yellow package contains the genuine product and promises to kill cough germs, heal lungs, and prevent serious outcomes.
A 20 year observation in Dartmoor and North Devon England shows rainy winds affect consumption. Death rates are markedly lower in sheltered locations than in exposed areas.
An advertisement claims Foley's Orino Laxative permanently cures constipation and liver trouble by stimulating digestive organs naturally. It says the laxative does not gripe, is pleasant to take, and avoids continual use of laxatives. Dreier & Bro notes a Norwegian patent for coloring woods by injecting dye into pressed sap after extracting it.
The substance Hexamethylenetetramine is identified as a uric acid solvent in medical texts and is noted as a valuable ingredient in Foley’s Kidney Remedy. The excerpt cites its recognition by authorities in medical literature.
A period hairdressing guide explains the psyche knot fashion briefly. It describes creating a pompadour from ear to ear, securing ends, forming a soft knot at the back, and finishing with pins shells and a barbette for a smooth, rounded look.
Fashion study notes extreme neck finishes with long Paris imported wraps featuring stork necks and gilt braiding. It contrasts with plain rolling and tight standing collars plus fur or velvet neckpieces, while white lace trims vanish on outer coats.
Margaret Mixter advises mothers to regularly examine and care for children's scalps. She recommends white vaseline weekly or biweekly, careful brushing to avoid pulling, and maintaining a clean scalp to prevent parasites. If lice or nits appear, tincture of larkspur is applied carefully to the scalp, repeated as needed, with diligent removal of eggs.
Fashion notes show small toques gaining popularity over oversized hats for street wear. Three illustrated designs suit afternoon use, including a dark velvet toque with ermine trim and upright aigrette. A slender gaitor style with bent brim and quill decorations completes the chic set.
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