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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
4
The New York Herald notes a trend where young women under 25 are taller than their mothers and grandmothers, while young men show no similar height rise. In a Herald square observation, 60 of 100 couples under 25 had women equal in height to their male partners.
A London Queen writer notes hats that look perfect in the shop may misbehave at moments of love or money. The piece recalls how a hat’s temper can ruin a moment and suggests setting it aside a week to recover. Do not argue with a hat and do not smack it.
Miss Annie S. Peck of Providence scale Mount Huascaran in Peru on her second try within a month, declaring the summit at about 26 000 feet. A Swiss companion suffered gangrene from frostbite, and an Indian guide survived a 1000 foot fall. The ascent began August 29 after a prior climb to 25 000 feet forced a retreat two weeks earlier.
The piece argues love resembles a harmless dementia offering rapturous happiness. It notes that most adults have felt intense sentiment, with youth feeling fury and storm, while age brings steadier moods though memory of first wild loves remains. It reflects on women harboring memories of first loves.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes the rise of velvet animals led by a German creator of plush Teddy bears whose fame spurred imitators making velvet cats rabbits and monkeys. The pattern features a square pink satin face and a patent sign geschutz signaling protected design. The piece comments on imitation and popularity.
A reflective piece discusses poetry, art, and music as life enhancers amid daily duties. It notes free organ recitals in churches draw small crowds, yet music remains valued for its weekly benefit. The author observes many attend for the music regardless of religious commitment.
A description contrasts art loving companions in home surroundings with a woman long afflicted by hip disease who finds strength in poetry. It notes an opposing army of dissatisfied women bound to distasteful tasks. The piece is from the Indianapolis News.
Mrs. Ogden Mills backs a vacation school project to teach poor children to craft their own toys and ornaments. Inspired by a British idea, the program aims higher, arguing children gain happiness from creative ownership beyond basic skills.
A Pittsburg Dispatch passage urges husbands to express daily appreciation to wives. It suggests writing anniversary letters highlighting support, patience, and companionship, noting such words may greatly brighten a wife’s life and strengthen marriage over decades.
The piece surveys fashion details such as large hand embroidered dots used as trimming and a rise in ottoman silk popularity. It notes scarfs of black liberty, fine net tulle blouses, uncut velour fabrics, and smart hat trimmings. It also mentions revised kimono neckbands and neck ruffs for short necks to avoid a choked look.
A congestion of coal boats at Pittsburg delays shipments as 28 000 carloads of fuel pile up. The New York World questions whether New York dealers will raise prices, implying consumers may not bear drought costs.
Mrs. William Geeding of Attica Indiana testifies her child suffered itchy sores for months. After applying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment three times the sores healed with no scarring. She endorses Cuticura remedies to others suffering similarly. A camel carries three times a horse’s load. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething priced 25 cents a bottle.
Philippines Gossip notes a shift in fashion on Escolta with fewer Filipinos wearing shoes without shirts tucked in. The column frames this as progress and humorously observes the trend reversal over ten years.
Physicians discuss using whiskey to treat rheumatism noting it is nearly infallible when combined with specific ingredients. A recipe calls for half a pint of whiskey, one ounce each of Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound, taken before meals and at night. Toris Compound is produced by Globe Pharmaceutical Co. Chicago.
Guibollard frets over his watch as he asks his wife what happened to it. His daughter Fanny suggests the watch is clean, claiming she and the baby washed it in the basin.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable family laxative. It claims gentle, pleasant action without debility or dosage increases, noting physician approval and that genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product is needed, sold by leading druggists.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes milestones from 1686 to 1900 including Ramage’s press in Philadelphia, 1795. 1810 Philadelphia presses and hydraulic engines. Franklin’s 1741 periodical plans. 1784 US first daily paper. 1810 half a million volumes annually in Philadelphia. 1817 Columbian hand press. 1900 industry with 622 establishments and capital of over 23 million dollars.
A lawyer declares the act deliberate and willful while a teamster blocks traffic. The teamster pleads for jail, admitting fault but seeking clemency from the court.
An old advertisement promotes J Cheney & Co Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio with testimonials praising FJ Cheney for honesty and financial means. It claims the cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous membranes. Price is 75 cents per bottle and pills for constipation are also advertised.
An editor defends the idea of poetic fire after noting a stove glowing red hot. A crate of poetry was reportedly tossed into it, prompting discussion on the vitality and presence of poetry in modern culture.
Hon R B Tharin of Washington DC endorses Peruna for catarrhal disorders calling it a tonic of great usefulness. T Barnecott of Ontario recounts recovering from la grippe and pneumonia after months on Peruna and helping a young woman regain strength to resume tailoring, recommending Peruna for the ill needing a tonic.
Peruna tablets provide a solid form of the remedy for those who prefer pills to liquid medicine. Each tablet is stated to equal one average Peruna dose.
A New York Press quote condemns a man’s failed attempt to curl a few remaining hairs on his bald forehead. The pretty girl expresses pity for such vain effort, noting no man with that curl deserves it or earns sympathy.
The eldest son of a wealthy manufacturer argues that a husband should show his intentions from the start by acting decisively. A sharp reply from the group’s imperious beauty challenges him as the discussion turns to marital discipline.
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