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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
7
Reliability the Key to Success for Women in Work
The article argues reliability surpasses talent as the decisive factor for advancement. It asserts employers seek dependable workers who perform tasks promptly and thoroughly, noting mediocrity abounds in stores and offices. It links honesty, diligence, and steady progress to promotions from cashier roles to buyers, stressing long training and consistent effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
How to Freshen Paper and Clean Rugs at Home
A brief guide explains cleaning wallpaper with a powder of cornstarch whiting and fuller's earth rubbed on with a homemade pad and wiped with cheese cloth. It advises up down strokes, testing moisture, and drying. stale bread can also clean delicate paper, while grease stains use fuller's earth and ammonia paste. For rugs, wash them in a tub with ammonia and soap, scrub across, rinse, and hang to dry, with care not to over-wet large pieces to avoid mildew.
Hallowe'en Party Inspirations for Bachelor Girls Club
A Hallows themed guide suggests quaint invitations on butcher paper with pen and ink decorations of witches owls and black cats. It recommends inexpensive natural decorations from woods and gardens, eerie lighting using gourds and candles, gray cloth drapes with bone and skull cutouts, and early refreshments before midnight.
Halloween Party Lore From Old Irish Hearth Tales
The piece describes a Halloween party setup with cakes, tea, and chocolate sauce, plus a table full of autumn greens and homemade favors. It outlines fire rituals, divination games using nuts to predict marriage and loyalty, and a three-luggies test to gauge fate and future relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Tarrytown
Fellowship of Flesh and Blood
Other Halloween Games Add Fun to Festivities
The article lists classic Halloween customs such as bobbing for apples and apple peeling, plus newer activities. It suggests prizes for contests and mentions threading wet pumpkin seeds on a string, an obstacle race, and candle jumping as additions to the Halloween fun.
Leap Through the Months Candle Game For Marriage Bets
A time honored game uses twelve month candles lit in rotation. Contestants leap over each candle, and the first extinguished by air reveals the fateful marriage month.
Doctors Said He Would Not Live Recovery From Kidney Cure
Peter Fry of Woodruff PA writes that after two years of worsening health with Waynesburg doctors and no cure he took Foley's Kidney Cure on a friend's recommendation. After three bottles he improved and was entirely well, per Dreier & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fry
Woodruff
Waynesburg
Foley
Etter
Dreier & Bro
Grand Old Man Sir Andrew Lusk Dies in Early 97th Year
The Grand Old Man of London Sir Andrew Lusk has reached ninety seven years. Born in Ayrshire he moved to Fenchurch street as a merchant and shipowner. From 1865 to 1885 he served as Liberal MP for Finsbury and while in Parliament was elected Lord Mayor of London earning a baronetcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Lusk
Ayrshire
Fenchurch Street
House of Commons
Finsbury
Dr King’s New Discovery Cited By Mrs. Connor For Lung Cure
Mrs. Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe pneumonia related lung illness after other remedies failed. Her account promotes the medicine as a guaranteed cough cure available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Connor
Georgetown
Tenn
Dreier & Bro
Australian officials require dictation proof for entry
Australian inspectors enforce entry rules banning any person who cannot write by dictation in a European language in the officer’s presence. The measure aims to prevent entry of those unable to comply with the dictated fifty word passage.
Fragments of a Chatty Query on Pinesalve Carbolized Poultice
A garbled note discusses Pinesalve Carbolized acta like a poultice and draw out poison. The fragmented text appears to question its use and effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janam
Renovating Old Trimmings LIMU Ways of Dyeing Laces and Ribbons at Home
Elizabeth Lee explains at home dyeing methods for lace ribbons and feathers using oil paint in gasoline for a dry dye. She advises testing shade, pressing creases, and whitening with magnesia and blue paper, plus tea stiffening and careful washing, drying, and ironing guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limu
Orino Laxative Ad and Balloonist Mystery
An old advertisement extols Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup for digestion and a pleasant taste while claiming to avoid nausea. The piece cites Dreier & Bro and quotes a Kreisblatt notice asking balloonists who dropped ballast over Ried last Thursday, disturbing a fruit tart at Schmidt’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
Dreier
Kreisblatt
Hoechst
Wiesbaden
Germany
Ried
Cookie Schmidt
Electric Bitters Breathe New Life Into Treadwell Man
A Treadwell New York resident, near death from indigestion and debility, credits Electric Bitters with restoring health and enabling him to resume business. The testimonial claims strong daily gains and renewed vigor after taking the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisholm
Treadwell
N. Y
Acain
Peeticloe
Drier& Bro, Aists
Boc
Charm of a Woman's Voice
A discussion on how a woman's voice affects men and how vocal training can soften and lower tone. It warns against shrill speech and shouting, urging women to cultivate a gentle, low voice to preserve charm and allure.
Foley's Honey and Tar Card Claim Refunding Cough Remedy
A dated advertisement certifies druggists refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent serious outcomes from a cold, with no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package, with a Dreier & Bro. endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Heavy chain forged for Japanese government reported
An English firm produced what may be the heaviest chain ever. The chain uses common links weighing 200 pounds each and an end link weighing 300 pounds for the Japanese government.
Foley's Honey and Tea for Coughs Safe Under Law
Notice to customers proclaims Foley's Honey and Tea for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Childre
Dreter & Gro
Inventor Claims Self Reloading Rifle Improvement
Herr Mauser introduces a design he calls an improvement on his rifle that supposedly reloads itself automatically from a cartridge chamber. The claim highlights an automatic reloading mechanism within the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Mauser
Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Free Trial and Local Ads
King s Dyspepsia Tablets promise quick relief from stomach trouble and indigestion with a two day free trial. Advertisement notes three Megapolis stores at 602 902 1424 Calhoun Street and mentions a London shorthand engraver jokingly proposing a trade union among fellow workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Iros. Co
Calhoun Street
England
Bath
London
Mothers with hope for child care options cited
A fragmented notice from Meyer Bros. Co. lists care options and local stores for families seeking guaranteed assistance. It mentions Cahoun Street and suggests community support for children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros. Co
Stores
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Feder
Photosy Feder
Henri Bendel
Rancho'co
Helen Howe
Hallowe’en Entertainment
Emma Paddock Telford
Hubbard
Frollc
Angel’s
Elizabeth Lee
CL .Tomers
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