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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
7
A fashion note highlights graceful wide brim hats from French designers. Descriptions show velvet covers, curved brims, simple lines, and rich trims without overdoing it. A black bat hat with white plume accents and a gray blue hat with blue heron and Persian ornaments are illustrated as winter millinery examples.
The text discusses soft color palettes for hats with gray feathering and white markings. It notes trim colors for gray, amethyst, black, or blue models, a very wide brim that curves left, and a trend toward quiet posing in millinery. It references uprights in turbans and small hats and mauve shaded eyes with drooping brims.
The article advises against premature graying by maintaining health, reducing stress, avoiding scalp oil deprivation, and limiting harsh shampoos. It recommends oil-rich tonics and regular use to preserve natural hair color, especially for those with a family tendency to gray early.
The article instructs keeping large safety pins in a workbasket to string loose buttons hooks and eyes by size and color. It suggests grouping same size pins with matching black hooks or white eyes to maintain order and quick access, keeping the basket tidy and organized.
A drawing illustrates an automate waiter with a central standard and radiating rods. Adjustable holders at rod ends hold dishes, silver, and salt relishes. Food is placed on the waiter and guests revolve it to serve themselves.
The essay warns that paste Parisian jewelry in evening dress misleads by closely mimicking real gems. It argues such fakery fosters bad taste and degrades the gentlewoman’s standards, urging women to avoid false hair and jewels despite contemporary trends.
A reader advises women to avoid excess clothing and investments in durable, well-made pieces. Buy what is needed, wear items until worn, press and organize, then replace. Underwear should be limited to avoid yellowing or pests. Rotate shoes to prevent leather rot from overuse.
Mothers move toward plain fabrics for children in a sensible fashion. Light but sturdy dresses in plain percales and galateas endure wear and tear, with cherry and dark ginghams giving cheerful school and autumn outfits. The Dutch neck gains popularity for safe, practical fall frocks.
Mrs. J. F. Deal of Kansas City Kansas testifies that her four month old baby suffered from severe chafing and sores until using Resinol Ointment. She notes rapid relief and praises Resinol Soap for bathing. The ad claims Resinol products are high grade and widely available with an offer to request a skin care booklet.
A hotel guest faced a humorous charge for using the piazza thermometer on ten mornings. The landlord proposed charging the guest the price of one dinner per day for the privilege, a sly jab at traveler expenses during hot weather.
A reminiscence describes Pat, a man who married at least four times and kept the wives in view. In a court trial for bigamy he admits troubling experiences, while the judge laments the deceit of so many women. Pat blames the situation on trying to find a good wife.
A Cervantes quote extols sleep as universal comfort and equalizer across social ranks. It likens sleep to a cloak and a store of life's goods, noting comfort and renewal while warning sleep can resemble death in its finality.
A Toledo area notice records Frank J. Cheney sworn oath before A W Gleason about a patent remedy for catarrh. The document claims a $100 payment for each inable cure and mentions La Cuba Co Toledo and Dean Dist’s Family Silk, with indeterminate dates and parties in the 19th century lurid framing.
A playful exchange imagines keeping a fairy godmother busy by having her look after a touring car. The quotes hint at a lighthearted, comic mood without a clear narrative or date.
A collection of sharp lines and paradoxes on war fate and virtue. Notable snippets include a judge noting counterbalancing torpedo impact, a dig at persevering mediocrity, and wry remarks on syndication, with various adages and references woven through.
A boy named Alan spends a day with his younger brother and, after prayer, thanks God for not being impatient. He expresses further thanks for sharing candy with his father and mother before himself, and for there being some left.
A dated quip warns against delaying marriage or purchases, noting a tale of a man who kept postponing a wheel and, in turn, aging years, losing chances for a spouse. It urges readers to act now before time wanes and opportunities fade, reflecting social humor on bachelorhood and partnerships.
A London Chronicle excerpt notes a youthful socialist arguing no one should earn a living by deception. He condemns millionaires and landowners who cheat the public, and a woman interjects with a sly question about the conjurer. The exchange captures topical debate on truth and fraud.
A clipped exchange between a confrontational male and a disdainful Simperlow beauty centers on a pained breakup and a mocked vow of reprisal. The man hints at violent intent, while the woman’s retort underscores the doomed, melodramatic tone of the scene.
Frank Gridley of 325 East 43rd Street New York City recounts a severe full body itch starting March 30 and resolving after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment by April 1. The ad notes Cuticura Remedies are sold worldwide by Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass.
An advertisement for Christmas poet cards from a Topeka business lists five sample designs titled Gold Bloomed Christmas Flower and Motto Poet Cards. It promotes vibrant color scenes and the Art Port Card Club at 781 Jackson Street in Topeka Kansas, with a two cent tamp payment requirement.
A fragment shows a dialogue about favoritism and a claim that a favorite did not win. It includes an old time remedy touting Mamlina Wizard O11 for rheumatism noureigie and sore throat and a brief ad urging a Lewis' Single binder straight 5o cigar.
A heated exchange erupts with a revolver threat as a woman shrieks and collapses, then the assailant vanishes leaving the scene in confusion. No one else is shown harmed as authorities begin to investigate the disturbance.
Hindu philosopher Sakharam Ganesh Pandit told a small audience that lovemaking expertis comes from practice and study. He called love a divine discontent and urged giving love to arouse it in others, outlining methods to develop the emotion through extensive effort and practice.
A man must decide between two hardships when his wife falls ill and he is asked to heat the carpet or care for the baby. He contemplates the best course to protect his family amid limited options.
The article notes a shift in fashion from Dutch collar pins to Pierrot pins, now styled to follow the neckline where it meets the throat. Pierrot pins are described as a becoming accessory, especially with black velvet collarettes and jeweled ornaments.
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