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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
3
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative for all ages. It claims it cleanses internal organs without debility, acts pleasantly, and uses physician approved ingredients. It urges purchase only from the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.
An 1882 chronicle recalls Dixons Ferry on the Rock River, John Dixon’s role as frontier banker to whites and Indians, and his successful 1840 move of the U S land office from Galena. entries note Col Z Taylor Moise shirt pattern six fifty settled by note, with note honored. General Winfield Scott accounts settled with military precision.
A fragment quotes Ruffini noting that anxiety has never successfully bridged a chasm. The line reflects a skeptical view on overcoming fear through worry.
A letter extols Grape Nuts as a perfectly balanced food that nourishes brain and nerves at all ages. The writer, over sixty and weighing 155 pounds, credits better memory and energy, with family members including a traveling son and an elderly aunt also using it. The ad notes the slogan There’s a Reason and references Battle Creek based Postum Co.
Dr. Clara A. Marshall announced the Agnes B. Robinson Mesner prize in anatomy to Senorita Olivia Salampanca, a Filipina from Cavite Luzon Island, on competitive examination for second year students. Honorable mention went to Elsie U. L. Longacre of Pennsylvania.
The piece notes finger bowls as a social embarrassment in gatherings. It reports Misa Oala Hermiine serving a third term as Seward County Attorney and mentions Kansas women holding roles such as Norton County Treasurer Kate Johnson and several county registers of deeds. It cites no district court clerks or county commissioners as women, while women have been Mayors and candidates for State Superintendent, with a Girard woman nominated by Socialists at Topeka convention.
Mrs Herbert Parsons leads a group of about twenty prominent hostesses who vow to withhold names and guests from print. The anti publication movement targets personal publicity amid political tensions, criticizing public guest lists and social details reported by newspapers.
The rise of celery as a modern food fad is highlighted by Mrs. John B. Henderson who creates celery custard served in tiny cups. Her prep uses minced stewed celery mixed with custard, praised for taste yet debated by faddists. Celery replaces bouillon in milky stews and is served with cream in various fashionable dishes.
Gov Hoch appoints Mrs Levi Cooper Probate Judge of Mitchell County revealing broad presence of women in nearly all state offices. Mrs Cooper stands as the sole Probate Judge Hawavar. The discussions follow this appointment.
Charles H. Coffin argues that modern art values abstract spiritual qualities and the effect of light on form over literal subjects. He cites impressionism, Japanese influence, Whistler, and Inness, noting intimate individualism and the shift away from allegorical medieval themes in Pittsburg.
The article notes rising use of white crepe in mourning attire and bouffant sleeves on sheer gowns. It highlights ostrich feathers, filmy evening ornaments, cream flannel with pale blue or red accents, white roses, ribbon embroidery on fur, a deep hem lingerie dress in light blue satin, man-tailored jackets, Oriental embroidery trends, and extravagant hats with long plumes. It mentions the Watteau plait and triple box plait for length.
The New Haven Register advises removing stains from enamel pans by boiling water with a tablespoon of borax, then scrubbing with soap on a coarse cloth. Finish with thorough rinsing and drying. Damp salt can also remove stains.
A Philadelphia Record style note advises purchasing wooden or wire hangers for each garment to preserve shape. Hanging by the neck loop causes shoulder drag and collar distortion, harming appearance.
Butchers' blue linen is praised as an exceptionally durable and refreshing fabric. It stands out from dull colors, remains clean longer, and suits children for wear from crawl to school. A simple frock with minimal trimming and a stitched belt makes a practical, lasting garment.
The Philadelphia Record suggests mothers should let daughters furnish or personalize their rooms with photographs and ornaments. Displaying items a girl loves helps express individuality and leads to lasting pleasure and pride in the home.
The excerpt lists several vintage dessert and snack preparations including Cherry Pudding Cream Pie Lady Baltimore Cake Cucumber Salad Cabbage and Rice Soup Ginger Cakes with spiced dough. It provides ingredients and basic methods such as steaming, beating, and baking for home kitchen use.
Sallie French of Pancannla Indian Territory describes seven years of female troubles and breakdown fatigue. After consulting doctors with no relief she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength and health.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a century long standard cure for female illnesses. It invites women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential, free advice and promises thousands of helped cases.
The Laurentian carried 1000 tons of cargo including 1000 bags of peanuts from Glasgow to Boston, a first ever from that port to Boston according to the Boston Herald.
Matthias Campbell, Civil War and two Indian wars veteran from Blair Nebraska, and his wife praise Dean's Kidney Pills for advanced kidney troubles. He describes back pain and urine stoppage but both report complete cures after using the product sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The proposed Henry Hudson memorial bridge in New York features a reinforced concrete span of 710 feet. Officials say plans are carefully worked out and likely to withstand criticisms raised against the project.
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