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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
3
New York fashion highlights the season’s overwarst style with crepe de Chine garments and embroidered net blouses. Collarettes and large muffs in genuine fur or velvet offer warmth, with scarf styles in caracul or fur cloth, often worn knotted or loose at the throat.
The text describes an over blouse with matching skirt or bodice options, trim choices in lace net or lingerie fabrics, and an under blouse or guimpe. It outlines sleeve shapes, invisible back closures, and tucks with belching silk, plus yardage for medium sizes covering over waist, collar, scarf, muff, collarette, and related pieces.
The pleated skirt remains the top choice, described as generally becoming to all figures and likely to stay at the head of fashion lists.
A Copenhagen led campaign titled the International Association for the Destruction of Rats aims to eradicate rodents worldwide. Civil engineer Zuschlag promoted economic zoology, detailing rats' spread and damage and advocating state funded control. Denmark passed a rat law funding 1600 pounds yearly for three years with local councils contributing, to oversee the program.
A Chicago Tribune snippet records a brief exchange about a burglar alarm. Muchpop recalls removing it and admits fear the alarm would wake the baby if it activated at night.
A Louisville Courier-Journal note reflects on a town with two churches now compared with one last year, suggesting a revival was not the cause but a split. The brief witty exchange hints at shifting local religious dynamics and community change.
An 1880s style ad claims catarrh must be treated internally not by local applications. It promotes Gall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Catarrh Cure as a combined, physician endorsed remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials and free samples are offered by F J. Chenty & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
An 1880s Tombstone epitaph notes admiration for a girl who intends to teach but leaves the profession to marry, illustrating social expectations for women's roles and life choices.
An OCR fragment lists various claims for cures and remedies, including Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, Woolford's Sanitary Lotion, and Laxative Bromo Quinine. It mentions ancient pipes and Peruvian cotton growth as side notes, with partial ad copy and signatures noted.
Paro Ointment guarantees cure for piles including blind bleeding or protruding types within 6 to 14 days or money refunded. The note adds that steel needles were first manufactured in England in 1545.
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