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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
In this era of women’s department philosophy the text extols becoming a good loser. It argues luck favors the patient and disciplined, urging acceptance of disappointment as a learning tool. It praises energy, persistence, and learning from others, noting happiness comes through effort and the art of losing to eventually win.
The article prescribes nightly washing with warm water and plain white soap, followed by a thorough rinse to prevent skin blemishes. It advises twice weekly magnesia solution, a healthy diet with fruit and vegetables, and ample water. It links beauty to health and cheerfulness, praises lavender lotion as a softening bath additive.
A discussion advises busy wives and mothers to slow down and rest to protect nerve strength. It likens tapping a vein to nerve drain, warning ongoing care of a baby and household can exhaust nerve force, leaving life feeling chaotic and irritable.
Guidance urges a tired wife to sleep an extra hour, reorganize evening routines, and insert pleasure into daily life. It emphasizes management skills to reduce stress, plan personal and family enjoyment, and create a supportive home atmosphere through sleep, social visits, and shared activities.
A dental care note stresses cleaning all tooth surfaces with a stiff brush. It advises brushing inside and outside, using an up and down motion, and rinsing with a boric acid and bicarbonate solution for a sweet clean mouth.
A mixed excerpt on daily health routines and personal habits follows, covering dental care, diet for fatigue, wardrobe changes to refresh the day, and a long survey of U.S. presidents and their religious affiliations, noting varied denominations and church involvement across eras.
The article lists the religion of U S Presidents from Washington to William Henry Harrison. It notes Episcopal, Unitarian, Presbyterian, Dutch Reformed, and non affiliated affiliations, with specifics on church attendance, membership, and endowment of pews. It reflects on how faith paralleled or differed from politics and personality.
Letters of Administration granted by Cape Girardeau County Probate Court to the undersigned for the estate of Glover Harris deceased. Claimants must present claims for allowance within one year from letters and within two years from notice publication to avoid bar. Also includes a job ad for Success Magazine in Jackson seeking expiring subscription work with salary and commission.
The Rev Harold Arrowsmith barred two press representatives from Trinity church Lenox Massachusetts last Sunday by standing in the doorway in robes and ordering them away. He said parishioners asked him to stop reporters from learning guest lists and weekend house parties. He complained the press publicized attendees leaving for the post office and called it a fashion parade. Vestry members include George H Morgan Charles Lanier George W Folsom and John Parsons.
The ladies of the Methodist church announce a Fair of Nations replacing the annual bazaar. Booths feature Germany aprons and housewife goods, Ireland towels and lingerie, France handpainted china, Italy candy, England supper, Japan goods, and America ice cream. Held at the old court house on December 3 and 4 with two afternoons and evenings of programs.
Notice of trust sale on December 15, 1908 at the south door of the new courthouse Jackson Missouri to satisfy the promissory note secured by deed of trust dated September 12 1907 by John S Neumeyer and Bertha Neumeyer for Lot 4 Block 2 Oliver Mortons Second Subdivision. Trustee Henry Neumeyer to sell to highest bidder for cash.
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