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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
6
An essay contrasts elder and younger sisters in marriage markets. It argues youth destabilizes elder sister’s hold, as younger beauty attracts admirers. Mothers intervene to protect elder’s “chance,” shaping sisters’ invisibility and life choices.
A rural anecdote on self consciousness and apology contrasts with a fashion decree from the National Chair Suit and Skirt Manufacturers issued in Toledo. The notice outlines two piece suits, three piece suits, tailored dresses, separate coats, and skirts with hipless, high waist, and cutaway designs across garments for misses and juniors.
The piece surveys wristbands, buckles, and velvet belts, plus Gibson plaits for blouses, lace and embroidery bodice decorations, long-armed wraps with button details, and face veils with fur edging. It praises lace fans, marcelline silk fans, and inexpensive accessories, and advises on hair and ivory toilet fittings, ending with remarks on shyness.
The piece argues women no longer fear freedom or spinsterhood and may pursue independence including politics. It notes suffrage is only one among feminist agitations and that women’s evolution could alter global destinies, a critical issue for prudent statesmanship.
Miss Marline Johannessen leads Norway’s push for women’s franchise. Norwegian women gain full ballot rights and eligibility for national Parliament. Taxpaying single women and taxpaying married women qualify under new rules.
Miss Florence Ywood of Indianapolis has established herself as a Louvre guide in Paris. She conducts gallery and museum parties ranging from sixteen to sixty, often composed of fellow Americans. She lectures on the Louvre’s treasures and has written a book explaining the pictures, dedicated to Flora Wilson, daughter of the American Secretary of Agriculture.
Mrs H P Gates is elected one of six Aldermen of Magee Tennessee after an aggressive campaign. She has long supported local educational work and voters expect her to be a capable alderman despite opposition. The New York Sun notes strong campaign and anticipated effectiveness.
An Ohio State Journal column argues that a girl calling her dresses frocks and shoes boots signals her father is spending more money than before. The line uses social behavior to comment on changes in household finances and parental spending patterns.
Letters from Mrs. Willie Edwards and Mrs. Joseph H. tout cures for a female disease with fibroid implications. The ad claims 30 years of use as a standard remedy made from roots and herbs, inviting sick women to write for free advice to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mrs Annie Vaughan of Raleigh North Carolina provides testimonial praising Wine of Cardus as a treatment for weakness and lassitude in sick women and general sick people, saying she cannot express her gratitude. The ad emphasizes tonic benefits for fatigue and languor.
Advert says H. H. Gares's Sons of Atlanta claim to be the only successful Dropsy Spestaline in the world with a fiber product. The Gazette News notes licensed lawyers in Asheville. The nut care product states it regulates kidneys stomach and bowels.
Charles Carroll of Carrollton died in Baltimore on November 14, 1832. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and long associated with the Carrollton name to distinguish himself from another person with the same name.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh in all stages. Internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and build constitution. Proponents offer $100 to anyone not cured, inviting testimonials from Toledo Ohio sellers.
Milwaukee officials push to nearly abolish horse labor across city departments. The change aims to modernize operations and reduce animal use while maintaining essential services with motorized equipment.
A historical ad promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims gum relief, reduced inflammation, pain easing, and wind colic cure, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
William E. Ingles humorously notes in Harpers Weekly that Melville E. Stone starts his day with a soft boiled egg and toast, a pot of tea, and eight New York newspapers, mocking the idea of unmatched digestion.
An advertisement claims Tetterine cures itching piles after five years and lists other skin conditions it treats including eczema wart ground itch sores pimples dandruff and cracked skin. It promotes Tetterine at 56 cents and Saline the manufacturer is referenced.
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