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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
3
Richard S. Graves reflects on applying philosophy daily, arguing wisdom can be learned from small things. A hornet encounter teaches cause and effect as he flees, ducking and fading away in a humorous anecdote about life lessons.
Irad Biglow proposes a mock barometer selling to families at $2.50 each, claiming it predicts crimes and disasters. The device allegedly warns 48 hours before illness or fires and even before elections, with a list of misfortunes on its side and a track record of profits for a first batch.
In a tense scene Trad explains a barometer powered by a nonflexible motor wired to an electric motor. Edgar balks at the cost and questions the device’s practicality. Amah questions a regular disease and the trio debates the device’s hidden costs and implementation.
A humorous column by STRICKLAND W. GILLILAN recounts Joan of Arc born in 1412 as a peasant who hears an angel guiding her to fight for France. It follows her ascent from Orleans to Rheims, her capture, burning, and a closing quip about modern spelling and steak.
Mme Merri recounts a social weekend with two events a fad party where guests share personal hobbies from Sevres plates to bookplates and rare pottery and a fudge party where four girls and four lads cook elaborate fudge varieties using chafing dishes the piece celebrates sociability and creative teams.
Cavaler hata are the height of style for morning wear. The law shoe or oxford is smarter than the pump. Pongee serge is a new material with lovely texture. Cotton flowers are used more on hats than silk. A butterfly of dark purple apangies is a chic hair ornament for girl-haired women. Fairy scarfs of tinted chiffon with borders of spangled medallions appear brilliant. Black suede shoes are smart but look smudgy and need highlighting.
A pocketed linen envelope style case for serviettes, sized to fit a folded napkin and protect it through the week. Edged with drawn thread hems, one end forms a pocket, the opposite flap features halo embroidery, fastened by a loop and button. Also suggests a washing glove or handkerchief cage in the same design.
An advertisement claims kidney weakness causes backaches and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure. Mrs. Wesley Clemens of Manchester Iowa testifies the product restored strength after sewing work worsened her kidney issues. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Reports indicate trachoma, or granular eyelids, is spreading rapidly among Indians. Congress appropriated 13,009 to the Indian Affairs Commissioner for immediate investigation and treatment to curb the spread. Also mentions household laundry starch and Lewis' Single Binder cigars in unrelated ad text.
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