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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1907
Page
3
In a Philadelphia Ledger account a hunter, after fatally shooting his companion, laments the accident with breezy humor, remarking how the victim could have been a deer and poking at the misfortune as mere annoyance.
A 75 cent Hall's Catarrh Cure ad promotes internal treatment for catarrh and claims endorsements by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. Dr. Eastman reportedly revised Sioux allotment roll names, giving 28 200 Indians new surnames after four years of work.
A wife from Selma Alabama recalls a four year battle with severe facial and body itching eczema. After failing doctor care, her husband bought Cuticura Remedies which stopped the outbreaks in six months and left no symptoms for three years.
T Holmes argues true aid to the poor requires self-help and effort from within the poor themselves, not merely sympathy or handouts. The notion emphasizes personal responsibility and local initiative as path to improvement.
A Lake City Minnesota resident describes severe kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and nervousness. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing him and notes ongoing good health. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Hampstead coroner notes a study of feminine psychology with a quip about hats before death by action. A purse features a half inch medallion with diamond chips around a gold ring and amethyst, plus an engraved gold medallion on the opposite side, and three amethysts hanging from the bottom with fine gold chains and wire tendrils.
Quote from Ladies' Field arguing that women can match male capabilities with less food and sleep, while men would become wrecked by such a life if lived in the same society created for women. It claims men would not endure the health risks women face and would become invalid.
An Invet erate Shopper laments few English shop girls and narrates shopping for a white evening dress. After viewing many styles, she thanks a courteous attendant who replies it was no trouble and it has been a pleasure to wait on her. The New York Press reports the anecdote.
The piece discusses blushing as a charm in youth and a fault in older people. It cites cause as nervousness or self consciousness plus hysteria and offers practical cures. Advice includes forgetfulness of self, avoiding introspection, and focusing on external questions or topics to prevent reddening.
A reflection on nagging by mothers directed at children. The piece argues such constant comments breed sulky irritability and rebellion, noting that adults often forget the children’s rights while enforcing rules. The Indianapolis News is cited as the source of the observation.
A New York Tribune piece urges women to wash their faces and change their gown for dinner in all settings from home to boarding houses and colleges. It argues personal care reflects breeding, promotes harmony, and encourages using one’s best attire without excess or rivalry.
The article describes season trends with plastrons, sashes, girdles, and plaid broadcloths. It highlights bias fronts on plaid waists, sheer braids with soutache lace, long cloaks in double-faced cloths, and velvet or satin trims. It also notes color advice and veiling to match brown hair with purple or brown outfits.
A French novelty just arrived from Europe features a combined purse and card case with bill and memorandum space. In violet blue, it measures about two inches by four inches, with a tiny gold scalloped clasp, a two inch gold chain, and a removable mesh purse. The piece showcases Parisian craftsmanship and flexible carrying options.
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