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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
4
The American Cultivator notes that the wedding ring originated with the ancient Egyptians and was adopted by the Greeks and Romans. It cites the fourth finger as linked to Apollo and the sun, and the belief that a vein in that finger ran to the heart, justifying its use for the ring uniting lovers.
The article describes a Himalayan tribal custom where babies lie on a bed of stones and leaves while cold water from a spring or torrent streams over the back of the head from March through November. Practitioners claim it strengthens children and cures diseases, with multiples watched by one woman.
The latest outcrop of feminism features Comtesse de Rosemont born Chabot de Lussay, described as a plucky noblewoman who has taken to the sandwich profession in Paris. The piece notes her bold departure from traditional roles and her esteemed lineage.
The New Haven Register argues genuine gratitude shines with brevity and sincerity. It warns against overpraising favors and urges readers to value kindness without assuming it as a right.
Lady Wilfrid Laurier told Ottawa clubwomen that 15 000 women farm in Canada and that women often outpace men in success. She noted many women taking Crown lands in Manitoba and building homes on the prairie, and praised women’s advancement in education and public life.
A study of a thousand girls and young women’s portraits shows many adopt stagy poses that flatter little. The piece questions whether photographers or the subjects are at fault and notes common coquettish angles and gestures observed in private life portraits.
The New York Press reports a craze in smart society where both men and women host cooking parties. Hosts offer prizes for best and worst dishes and the most original creation. Lady Constance Stewart Richardson is credited with originating the trend, with royal participation and a legendary sugar-heist anecdote involving the Prince of Wales.
Pale wistaria blue debuts as a favored shade for hand embroidered towels and coats. Gimped guimpes and chan tilly sleeves appear in embroidery. Lace pleating enhances satin and fur hats while the princess remains a leading robe model. Chinese cotton crepes and white marquisette appear in dainty spring outfits and the auto coat features hidden skirt pleats.
An urging promotion extols the Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle healthful remedy. It emphasizes outdoor play a healthy diet, warns against inferior imitators, and says the genuine product bears the company name on the front of each bottle and is suitable for all ages.
Mrs. W. J. Beggs of Seattle Washington is credited with producing a thornless rose after years of experimentation. She previously lived near Luther Burbank in California, where the idea and work were likely influenced by his horticultural prominence.
An advertised epileptic treatment is promoted as a centuries sought cure. The notice offers to mail “Epilepsy and Cerone” literature to interested readers who contact a Pearl Street laboratory in New York City. Also noted is a proposed Oregon bill to criminalize shooting someone believed to be a deer or canvas-back duck.
A mother recounts spending over fifty dollars on doctors for her two and a half month old with watery eczema. After trying Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills she spent $1.50 and reports complete cure with no scarring. Boston company endorsement included.
An ad style fragment touts Kemp's Balsam claiming it stops a cough in minutes. It suggests avoiding serious illness and promises quick relief for coughing sufferers.
Maria Ward Brown previews Memoirs of Dan Rice a 500 page illustrated volume keying jokes anecdotes and life sketches. It claims access to show life inside the nation’s entertainment world with Dan Rice’s adventures and humor from the Civil War era and beyond. Postpaid price is $1.50 from Book Publishing House 134 Leonard Street New York City.
An advertisement claims Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism rapidly cures rheumatism in one day to three days, removing the cause and disease with first dose benefit. It markets at 75 cents to $1, available through druggists. It also mentions Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with 25 cents per bottle.
Garf ield Tea promotes health benefits for thousands and claims prowess against liver and kidney ailments with composed herbs. The notice mentions a folding envelope patent used initially.
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