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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
3
An American traveler awaiting a Jerusalem-bound train hired a Jaffa cab to sightsee but was rushed through the town in a fast-paced ride. He arrived two hours early and lamented the haste. The driver shrugged, saying Americans like speed. The excerpt includes unrelated ad lines about laundry starch and foot care.
Fragmented lines reference ambition and love with quotes from Denham and Froude. Mentions of a tobacco binder, Lewis factory, and Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething. Overall, a collage of sayings and ad-like phrases from a 19th century periodical.
A promotional notice extols a worldwide approved product line and urges buying genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims physicians endorse the remedy as wholesome for families and recommends it be sold by leading druggists.
A long list of rural tips covers orchard planting with late and hardy varieties on outer rows, manure spreaders for even manure, and farming practices. It notes fencing, poultry gear, and feeding methods, plus practical ideas on dairies, crop rotation, and soil restoration. It also includes barn tools, portable hog houses, and experimental plans for alcohol from crops, plus fertilizer trials comparing sulphate and muriate potash on various crops.
A New York Herald writer notes a debutante’s worry with fashioning her first hairstyle. It discusses choosing simple, flattering updos and loose twists, the influence of Grecian styles, and how regular brushing and infrequent shampooing keep hair healthy.
Fewer pumps are seen and a craze for three colors in summer shoes spreads through fashion. Innovations include tan gloves matching tan stockings and taupe and pomegranate as leading millinery shades. Large tan rib bon loops are a French millinery hallmark. The latest gloves feature long chamois with a buttoned strap across the waist.
A shopping-like catalog entry describes a boy suit in dark brown velveteen with white silk blouse, a girl dress in blue checked fabric, and a sage green cashmere dress for younger girls. It lists sizes from 4 to 17 years, design details, trims, and fabric yardages.
A story from the Youths Companion details Mrs Morse visiting Maple Court resident Mrs Washington. Neighbors are hosted in healthful hospitality while a charity fund for bread soup and coal is organized. The account notes Mrs Washington’s strength and lively social scene despite winter hardship.
The article extols Defiance Starch for summer use, claiming it is free from injurious chemicals and safe on delicate fabrics. It emphasizes its strength, requiring only half the usual quantity to achieve a perfect finish comparable to new, making starch choice crucial this season.
A Lincoln County girl writes to the Kansas City Star with practical savings advice. She urges young men to work and push ahead, noting she saves money in the bank and earns more each year than nearby peers. She cautions girls to avoid loafing boys and to stand by those who work.
A new construction method uses suspended platforms hung from steel girders to raise scaffolds as work ascends tall buildings. Bricklayers labor on these moving decks, with the platform system raised with progress.
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