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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
Local Greencastle newspaper masthead lists Charles J. Arnold editor and Ww. T. Sitlington city desk with subscription terms. Carriers 4 cents daily and 6 cents weekly by mail. postal notice shows Second Class mail status.
Local Greencastle resident Miss Jane Albin shares how Dean's Kidney Pills relieved kidney and back pain after heavy work and dizziness. She reports improved health with ongoing use and recommends the remedy sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sole U S agents.
Important change in the time table for the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co Limited service. The 1 ie 6 C. only schedule receives a modification as noted by the NY agent.
A dated ad offers rubber tired cabs for trains or city calls with price 15 cents and prompt service guaranteed. The notice promotes cab availability for parties and function events on short notice and provides the contact phone number 50.
Little Nell Adams arrives at the Culver farm to help defend against a planned telephone pole. Nell fends off workmen with a gun in a comic clash, the engineer arrives, and romance begins as the pole contest ends with promises of a future visit.
The Kansas City Star opines that travel is fine but imagination through reading pictures books and museums offers richer understanding. It compares stay-at-homes using images to scientists and explorers and notes modern media let people see the world without moving.
A court scene unfolds as a man is questioned about street abuse and a club sandwich incident. The officer recalls the accused refused to accompany him unless a meal was provided, leading to head lumps noted by the judge.
Stewart Edward White recounts his record of 71 lions killed in South Africa and describes the lion’s roar as a vast, ground shaking organ like sound. He notes lions hunt at night, retreat to ravines by day, and only rarely vocalize while stalking.
The sketch shows a shield shaped shoe pocket for bedroom walls. Made from stiff cardboard covered in silk, it features a double pocket sewn along the center, ribbon edging, three small bows, and cords. Rings at the top support hanging from nails. Materials color vary with wall.
A slow-witted army mule delayed the steamship Northwestern for an hour in Seattle while clerks and dockmen hunted its consignee. The tag on the halter was chewed, leaving only a string and the boy’s uncertain memory. The mule finally shipped with a tag fastened around its neck to prevent further mix ups.
John Watson of Atlantic City fasted 46 days to lose weight in Philadelphia. After dropping to 114 pounds he sought relief at detective headquarters and was sent to a Philadelphia hospital for care.
Mrs Gladys Reason of Anderson Indiana won a divorce after she surprised her husband embracing the hired girl. The incident led to the end of the marriage as the custody and settlement were reportedly concerned.
The article describes the refined set of lingerie attire to accompany a dainty negligee robe. It notes brassieres and negligee garters, round garters for toilets, comfortable boudoir shoes, silk stockings, and a matching boudoir cap as essential components of the intimate wardrobe.
Soft shapeless boleros reach the waist while mantelets cross fichu wise in front and fall to the back like a cape or belt with coat tails. Short Prussian coats belt and fasten left front. Sleeveless boleros and Louis XV coats with neck frills and full front buttons. Designers draw on many periods for inspiration and color schemes.
Do not sleep facing light to protect eyes. Camphor water cleans oily skin. hot lemon juice aid biliousness. Rinse gums with tincture of myrrh to freshen breath. Rose water and acetic acid remove ink from hands. Slight window vent improves air flow. Light hair brightens with tartar salts and lemon juice in shampoo. use sparingly as hair may become harsh.
A fashion note by Mary Dean discusses the panier trend, noting U S readers show caution toward hip fullness. It describes low puffing, tunics, and fabric pairings, highlighting a gray figured voile dress with lace trim and adaptable lingerie fabrics for a conservative yet stylish silhouette.
Elkhart based Miles Medical Company announces a claimed cure for epilepsy after years of suffering. The note highlights a potential breakthrough and invites inquiries from patients seeking further information.
Instructions describe shaping a 17 by 8 inch cardboard piece into a coat hanger form with holes for hanging a skirt or gowns. A loop, hooks or pins hold items, padded with cotton and silk for an elegant frame. A sachet adds fragrance and care.
A description of spring ruffles shows soft taffeta pieces in shot colors with frayed ruche edges and silk accents. Neck ruffles in ostrich feathers with curled tips and tassels add drama, while marabout scarves on satin offer both style and practicality.
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