Various items amuse and admonish in 1920s notes
A collage of light sketches and quips from Goshen Daily Democrat comments on April seeds and July weeds, a strong strawberry crop report, a census book eaten by a dog, aviator losses, a Chantecler drama, a couple marrying on a speeding train, a Brooklyn two headed girl, and New York skyscraper plans. It mentions Lord Kitchener praising West Point, a theater hat rule in London, binomial humor from Wisconsin bacilli, and Prince Victor Napoleon’s betrothal. It ends with a note on Belgium’s royalty, a Chicago philanthropist quote, a butter price dispute in Illinois, and immigration deportation of a German officer imposter, plus a China rail concession backed by an American syndicate and Knox’s policy stance.
President Taft as Golfer Delights in Newspapers and Wins
A portrait of President Taft playing golf and savoring post game newspaper reports. It notes that Taft always at least ties and often wins against rivals like Edwards and Butt, while Bourne and Sherman discuss the contests with humorous pride and realism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ward
United States
Senator Bourne
General Edwards
Archie Butt
Edwards
Butt
Sherman
Bourne
White House Romance Timed to Taft Era Cook to Wed Policeman
A White House romance emerges as Martha Petersen the first cook, a Swedish immigrant, is set to marry Policeman Mulvey a long time officer on the White House force. Mulvey at about fifty is a widower with one child. the couple may receive a formal gift from President and Mrs Taft and stay in their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Executive Mansion
Martha Petersen
Washington
New York
Taft
Mulvey
Miss Petersen
Foulard Silks and Summer Materials Take Front Stage
The piece urges late buyers to seek foulard silks and reduced summer fabrics after May Day, noting one third lower prices and special weaves. It highlights striped serges for coat suits, hip length coats, and one piece frocks with cotton and silk ceilings priced around 39 cents a yard, plus practical shirt waist skirts and day wear adaptations of a net over dress with messaline foundation and wool embroidery.
New Summer Model Lace Dress with Gold Reembroidery
A white lace fashion item described as a summer model with re embroidered gold design. It features crossed fronts, a small basque, a round low neck with a white silk gauze ruff, puffed sleeves, and a light blue berry girdle.
Ranges Are Disappearing and Stock Feed Costs Rise
Senator Warren of Wyoming warns the western range will vanish and stockmen must shift to winter feeding. He recalls Civil War service and stock work, noting hay alone won’t suffice. He cites shipping over 60 carloads of corn last winter to sustain livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Senate
West
Washington
Marking Monograms on Tablecloths for Proper Display
Instructions for placing monograms on square and round tablecloths. Guidance covers corner placement on squares, distance from edges, letter height from three to six inches, and embroidery on both sides of center for rounds. Emphasizes padding, fabric quality, and refined satin stitch with possible openwork effects.
Out of the Race for Aviator Congress Honors
Washington and Baltimore withdraw from the contest among cities to host the National or International Congress of Aviators amid a general scrapping for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Corsetless Fashion Sparks Saratoga Dress Debate
Saratoga society buzzes over a new corsetless silhouette seen at the races. The straight line from shoulder to hip is highlighted by a single braissiere and princess lingerie gowns that imply form. Linen tailor mades feature cattail braid embroidery as a standout detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Finishing Drawstrings Reflect Ornate French Fashion
The article describes fancy workbag drawstrings tied with ribbons and finished with knotted ends. Small cut ends bear cotton filled balls and rosettes, often with gold tassels and a white rose of Irish lace. Some bags feature chiffon or gauze flowers to mimic Louis fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Doan’s Kidney Pills Aid Morriston Woman
Mrs. Joseph Cross of Church Street Morriston Arkansas reports weeks of back pain swollen ankles headaches and dizziness ending after taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. She credits the medication with curing her kidney secretions and relief from her suffering. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Joseph Cross
Church St
Morriston
Ark
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Jokes and Quips From Old Cartoons and Sermons
A clutter of humorous lines and quips from a midwestern paper feature a censured sister’s tale of a buckboard wreck delaying a church service and a teacher’s playful exchange about geography and truth with students and a Sabbath school teacher.
Remarkable Resinol Ointment Sample In Family Note
A sample Resinol ointment nearly sufficed for a case noted by Mrs Emma B McConkey of Hacker Valley West Virginia. She expresses satisfaction and plans to spread the word of its merits while a mothers meeting plan for a sale of work unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. McConkey
Hacker Valley
W. Va
Little Fairy of Seven Chases Playmates in Sunny Chase
A seven year old girl with diamond eyes and spun gold hair romps with peers. She calls a boy, darts away, and laughs as she is caught near a fence. She explains the laugh broke her speed, ending the chase. A humorous vignette ends with weather humor about an umbrella.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Milwaukee woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing chronic female troubles and back pain after doctors advised surgery. She reports restoration to health and urges others to seek the remedy before operations, noting Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Esra Insk
First St
Pinkham ‘Medicine Company of. Pt Mass
Lydia FE
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goshen Daily Democrat
JOS
Goshen
Indiana
Maryland
Tne
Brooklyn
New York City
Young Sidis
Harvard
Euclid
Lord Kitchener
England
West Point
Military Academy
London
Wisconsin
Prince Victor Napoleon
Prince Victor
Leopold
Belgium
D. K. Pearson
Chicago
Egin
Ill
Herr Wilhelm Voight
Koepentick
Uncle Sam
Herr Voight
British Foreign Office
China
Aigun
Manchuria
Knox
Prige
Foulard
Mary Oran
Jagson
Slster
Pittsburg
Jimmy
William
Christopher
Misa Goodley
Miss Gaddlet
Miss Goodley
Tommy
Willis Bjones
Philadelphia
Maurine
Munne Hye Remedy Co
Chicag
Krishna
Knicker
Jones
Becker
Brerott
Western Canada
Governor Deneen
Illinois
Overnor Deneen
Baskas
Alberta
Canada
Lil
W. H
Enditaxspoliss
Hall
Kilwaakes
Cascarets
Aragats
Absorbine, JR
Mane Hadsland
Alaya
Ana
Paul
Harold Aomers
DeKalb Ave
Brootlyn
Bis
Lvely
Antigo
Bummer Resorta
Kiefer- Maertz Co
Fifth Ave
Oslahoma
Beltes Land & Investment Company
Oskogee
Okla
Lewa
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
T Dow
British Columbia
Telkwa Ie
Hdlmonton
Prince Rupert
Y Valley
Brisk Columbia
Telkwa
Delence
Bonverent
Tases
Naast Land Company
Winon Bug
Vancouver
B. G
Friona
Bovina
Texars
Panhandle
Albert Eisenbart
Burlington
Texas Panhandle
Pear Railroad
Dalhart
Tex
Flomfsteads
South Dakota
Waterloo
Lowe
Qourn
Dakota Land Bargain
Pierre
Ibpermere
Hugh Jeffries
Bert Pierre
J. F
Aasved
Rest Estate
Canora
Sank
Ghicago
Colorado
Union Pacific
the Safe Road
Yellowstone National Park
E. L
LOMAX
R. R. Co
Omaha
Nebraska
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