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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
7
In the Illustrated Milliner, Julia Bottomley notes fashioning for auto wear. Bonnet shapes range from Shaker to directoire, with veils and ravishing rafafa trims. Practical, rain proof options mix protection and style for motorists.
A fashion note advises young women to prepare the throat and arms for evening wear with cleansing baths, flannel packs, almond oil massage, soap and water, cold spray, and a whitening treatment. It warns against overtight neckbands causing yellowing and withered skin, urging gradual, careful care and home remedies like lemon juice and citric acid.
Paris endorses a carnation powder described as delicious with a strong clove pink scent. It is linked to King Edward’s favorite flower and his blue buttonhole. The powder is sprinkled on the neck arms and gowns for aroma and style, including muff and ball wear.
An empire ornament described as a wide gold or silver lattice barrette with pearls or rhinestones is becoming fashionable. Worn across the front or back of the hair, it suits coronet braids and pairs with the bone Payche knot popular among debutantes, drawing favor among young girls.
A simple contrivance helps wool remain taut by spinning freely in a cardboard box set into a hanging bag. The design avoids arm-drawn snagging and lets wool draw off smoothly from a chair or wall hanger. Also describes making lace flowers from Brussels lace to decorate fur hats, with gold or silver thread veins for brightness.
A Frankfort Kentucky man reports to a Canadian official that Alberta land is excellent. He bought a half section between Calgary and Edmonton near a railroad, calling it the best country he has seen and predicting it to be the coming world. The piece cautions readers to think carefully before moving abroad.
A quoted exchange questions a dime for a wounded war veteran. The lines mock a veteran’s claim of battle experience, with one speaker demanding proof and another denying any such engagement.
A testimonial from Mrs. M. E. Fallin Speers Ferry Va Oct 19 1909 reports that ten years of hand eczema cleared after using Cuticura Ointment with Cuticura Resolvent. She adds the product cured her daughter’s equally raw hands in two weeks and praises Cuticura for family use. The ad ends with a humorous misquotation about drinking.
An illustrated eye care booklet promotes Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago. It claims the remedy relieves sore eyes strengthens weak eyes soothes eye pain and does not smart. It suggests use for adults and babies for scaly eyelids and irritation.
Dialogue snippet shows John and Mrs. Sewawell in a strained exchange about cutting out dresses. One partner asserts a plan to reduce the wardrobe, suggesting household friction over sewing duties and management of clothing. No other context or names provided.
In a period of about six hours relief from rheumatic pain is claimed by Dr. Detchon’s relief. The advertisement asserts rapid action and quick disappearance of discomfort after the first dose. Local druggists supply the remedy and related patent medicines are mentioned alongside general health tonics. The piece also notes social trivia and quips about fame and standard wages of the average man.
An odd mixed excerpt mentions a royal spender, Marjorie, and a millionaire husband idea. It contains fashion notes about a decollete gown and smoking quips, plus brief social opinions on marriage, manners, and grooming. The fragmentary text shows era tone and assorted social commentary without a clear single event.
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