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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
3
A vintage health advice notice promotes living right and timely use of remedies. It endorses a simple laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as the one perfect laxative, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
Eczema relief story from 1908 tells of a patient who suffered for twelve years with swelling itching and peeling hands and feet. After trying many remedies a friend recommended Cuticura set and the sores healed quickly with no lingering trouble. Charles T. Bauer Volant Pennsylvania reports the cure. Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston props.
An old man laments spending over 900 on his son Bill’s Yale education and vents that the money may be wasted. His wife Mary asks if he’s too harsh, while he recalls Bill’s foolish reply to predicting rain, a scene from Harper’s Weekly.
A weary looking stranger asked James J. Buckley on West Sixth Street for a dime for a bed. Buckley replied he would buy the bed if it seemed worth the price, then would pay a dime.
Prof Munyon states a cold can be prevented from becoming consumption and leading physicians now share the view. The sugar pellets are said to break up a cold in hours and almost always prevent bronchitis and pneumonia, drawing wide medical notice.
The article advises using camphor sparingly as a home remedy for sneezing and head cold. Six or ten drops on sugar are suggested to check a bad cold, with at least an hour between doses. Ensure it agrees with you and avoid repeated use if discomfort occurs.
The article notes Yom Kippur as the distinctive ceremonial atonement for many Israelites, describing it as the final link binding them to their country and its observance even when others yield.
A home cooking feature suggests nourishing meals to please hungry boys. Recipes include dates in rice pudding, maple syrup for corn starch, banana croquettes with nuts on lettuce, roast veal and ham sandwiches, meat loaf with pork strips, and Indian tapioca pudding baked slowly with butter and milk.
The piece outlines ahead-of-time dress material production, predicting lustrous mohairs and linens for next season. It highlights Himalaya cloth resembling Shantung, crinkled crepes, wash poplins with bordered edges, and a rise of one piece robes. Neckwear trends favor Dutch and turnover collars with varied styles. A violet scent trick adds to handkerchiefs.
Gowns of Ottoman silk reappear this winter at dinners and on streets. Fifteen years ago Bengaline silk, poplin or Ottoman were popular for costly gowns. Mrs. Roosevelt wears green ottoman walking gown. Mrs. Fairbanks shows a London smoke colored gown with palm leaf embroidery and metal braid.
Leading shops spotlight the gipsy earring a gold loop without gems. The large heavy hoops hang near the neck and are clamped to the ear by a small round ball, popular for day and evening wear.
A simple cushion provides rest for tired feet during long ironing sessions. Use an old quilt folded and covered with carpet to create a comfortable stand. Readers are urged to try it and experience the relief firsthand.
The piece notes today’s girl’s fashion mirrors mothers with proportional fur, light gold lace accents, directoire prune tones, long jet earrings, and dark blue wool serge for daily wear. Beaded evening gowns replace spangles, gloves must be snug, and black hats remain stylish with black and white striking hats. Paris imports influence tea gown lines.
A girl skeptical of pinned shields avoids tiny safety ones and instead uses a sewn hook system. She attaches a small non rustable hook at each shield corner and an eye at the corresponding armhole position. The setup takes minutes and replaces repeated needle and thread fastening.
The article gives a detailed layout for serving a patient using a round tray with a plate center front, knife and spoons on the right, fork on the left, water glass and butter on the right front, and coffee pot sugar and creamer to the right of the spoons. It advises using warm china if metal dishes are unavailable and warns against clattering dishes and strong scents while stressing nourishing, palatable food and rich broths when appetite is weak.
Trim lamb cutlets and bread them in egg and breadcrumbs then fry in lard until light brown. Drain and arrange in a circle on a dish. In the center place carrots prepared by boiling, tossing with butter parsley pepper sugar lemon and a dash of stock, kept hot till serving.
A small recipe lists ingredients for a raisin spice cake: sour cream sugar soda egg raisins cinnamon cloves allspice salt and flour. It advises testing the batter before baking as richness may affect the bake and suggests a slow oven.
A simple home craft suggests slicing a soft linen towel through the center and hemming edges. Sew a pearl button on one corner of each half so a button is always at hand to scrape dishes without scratching silver.
A home tip advises adding a handful of washing soda to hot water in a pail. Sweep rugs thoroughly then wipe with a cloth dipped in the solution. Repeat weekly. claim is that this is the best method ever tried for brightening carpets.
A simple bake-ight recipe lists ingredients including brown sugar butter egg flour rolled oats raisins chopped walnuts sour milk baking soda salt. Drop spoonfuls on tins and bake slowly for a very nice result.
A plump chicken is cleaned and trussed then browned in butter with carrot onion bay leaves and thyme. It braises three quarters of an hour with consommé and later enriched with sherry or Madeira. Potatoes and mushrooms are added to the gravy and the dish browns uncovered before serving with parsley.
The piece notes coffee rising in popularity over afternoon tea among Americans and Europeans. It cites fashionable after noon coffee sets, notes health debates for coffee vs tea, and warns against metal coffee pots preferring earthen or china ware for serving.
A recipe details doughnut making with one pound flour one tablespoon castor sugar salt a half pint hot milk one ounce butter half ounce yeast one egg and frying fat. Mix dry ingredients in a basin warm milk and butter with yeast then blend in egg. Rise batter then fry spoonfuls till light brown and sugar dusted.
A recipe describes using canned tomatoes pressed into pulp, seasoned with salt pepper tarragon vinegar and onion juice, frozen like a water ice, then chopped walnuts grated and served on lettuce with mayonnaise.
Peel and core tart apples, cook in just enough water until tender. Arrange in a bowl. Boil the cooking liquid, add gelatin softened in water, then dissolve and pour over the apples to set.
A recipe for an orange cake lists three ounces each of castor sugar and butter, three well beaten eggs, grated orange rind, half a pound of flour, and one teaspoon baking powder. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, sift in flour with rind and baking powder, beat well, bake in a greased tin for one hour.
A brief cooking note instructs frying venison steak in butter until almost done. It recommends seasoning with salt and pepper then adding a cup of sweet cream. Simmer to reduce and thicken the sauce.
A refreshing mix using equal parts orange and lemon juice with sugar chopped ice soda water and fruit for a bright punch option. This simple drink blends citrus sweetness with fizzy soda and fruit garnishes for a party or everyday treat.
Use cold water and a dash of ammonia if needed to remove machine grease. The tip suggests a simple home method to tackle oily residues without specialist cleaners.
Two laborers joke about finding work as they gripe that energy drains before they locate jobs. The quip contrasts abundance of tasks with the exhaustion of searching.
The Peruna Co announces 1909 almanac distribution to druggists. It features astrology sections with mental traits for each zodiac sign and lists of lucky and unlucky days, offered free with the almanac. Address Columbus, Ohio.
A humorous exchange in Brockton features one character claiming mortality rises with every breath while another cites autofumes and census jokes. The dialogue vents on present-day death statistics with a light, witty tone.
A promotional note emphasizes examining every bottle of Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It warns constipation harms health and promotes Garfield Tea as a mild herbal laxative to keep blood pure and health good.
A lighthearted note describes a wedding moment where the phrase Certainly knot is used as a pun on the vows. The playful line highlights the couple’s humor during the ceremony and reflects a clever wordplay moment.
Mr L Clifford Figg Jr of Richmond Virginia writes that Peruna clears his cold quickly and completely cures him after several weeks of partial illness. Peruna tablets now available for those who object to liquids. Free illustrated booklet The Truth About Peruna offered by The Peruna Company Columbus Ohio Mailed postpaid.
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