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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
6
A mosaic of aviation fancifulness and international tension spans Greece Turkey Persia and England. The piece jokes about balloons and planes as society and power shift, notes drills, diplomacy and accidents, and ends with typhoid vaccination optimism from Fort Omaha.
The passage notes the young rulers of Spain and Portugal seeking mercy in crises, implying their experience and wisdom may still struggle with urgent emergencies and the irony of their chosen path.
A summary notes President Reyes of Colombia served four years and resigned after about a year and a half rather than be deposed, reflecting traditions in the country. Former customs indicate a short tenure preceding resignation amid political pressure.
A essay contrasts Christian love as the ultimate law of life with older religions, citing compassion and nonviolence. It then condemns dangerous dogs in Chicago and urges city action to allow children outdoor play during designated hours, proposing capital punishment for dogs on sidewalks to protect kids.
A small business owner recalls operating daily including Sundays. He notes Sunday sales were strongest but the seven day grind wore him down. He quit Sunday opening and now runs a 200 plus staff operation ensuring each worker has one full day off weekly. He frames this as hygiene as well as religion.
Report from Minnesota to Washington and down to Nebraska and Iowa describes a potential record grain harvest. Wheat oats corn barley and alfalfa look abundant with heavy hay yields in irrigated valleys and western states. Farmers joyous and industry energized by the optimistic outlook for the biggest crop in prairie history.
The tunic remains popular amid moyenage and panier styles. Net and mousseline fabrics dominate street dresses with tunics, and a standout white lingerie dress with a wide mesh net tunic signals future gowns. Opalescent, satiny draping and muslin veiling offer rich color blends from orchid to shrimp pink, pale green, yellow, and red.
The article describes popular hair adornments for summer styles including a golden jeweled Scandinavian dagger, a high Spanish comb, Alorettes with tulle rosettes, black velvet ribbons with gold slides, empire combs of shell with gold work, Greek filletto in metal or shell, twisted ribbons and ribbons with pearl or coral bead tassels, and various decorative accents to enhance braids and coils.
The latest one piece dresses show fine embroidery around the guimpe line, avoiding Dutch or Priscilla collars. The detailing, seen on foulard frocks, resembles a bertha or ficha when deep. Though minor and unnecessary, pristine collars lend a dainty touch to dark frocks.
A pinafore bodice complements a linen skirt, or any material, with varied cutting and mono sleeves. The model uses butcher-blue linen, edge embroidery, and an embroidered under-slip. Materials listed include TM% yard of 40-inch width and 2 yards insertion.
Petticoats today use Nagerle fabric replacing silk in all forms. They are not worn on streets beneath dark coats due to wear and tear, but under other garments especially evening dresses. Made of thin cotton and muslin, lace-trimmed for house wear, the best street model features a deep buttonholed ruffle with scalloped edge.
The piece notes a surge of frills in Paris fashion with fluffy frocks, plaited and gathered styles, and skirts featuring narrow graduated ruffles. Bodices show tiny ruffles along panels and front closures signaling the Loula mode's approach.
Advice urges women to study posture voice and bearing by watching others. It emphasizes practice in front of a mirror to improve grace over innate ease, noting that poise comes from deliberate effort, not natural talent. Grace and charm are skills to be learned.
A writer describes a lace dyeing method using ochre mixed with rice flour to achieve a uniform shade. Gloves are worn while rubbing the lace in the powder, then shaking off excess for a smooth finish. The process avoids tea or coffee and yields a strong result.
A craze sweeps fashion as violets range from deep purple to pale pink mauve and lavender blue. Designers showcase varied shades, appealing to bold and subtle palettes alike.
Text notes long sleeves on tailored waists while many soft fluffy afternoon frocks feature short sleeves. The description highlights contrast between structured and loose fits in period attire.
Lapie Lazuli shows rising popularity in the province's art jewelry scene with renewed interest in lapis lazuli as a decorative and design element. Local artists and jewelers embrace its deep blue hue and historic appeal shaping recent collections.
A Mitch el, DD resident recounts ten years of kidney trouble with backache and urinary issues. After using Donna Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, she reports relief and improved health, noting long battles with spells and irregular secretions. Sold by all dealers.
A flirty exchange prompts a playful dare as two women exchange bold remarks about kissing and restraint in a quick, witty back and forth. The dialogue hints at underlying tension and curious attraction without resolving the tension.
A Youth's Companion note recalls a British election ruse where a donkey bore a ribbon reading Vote for Papa on its panniers. Each pannier reportedly carried one of Lord Bath's daughters, tying animal theatrics to a political gambit beyond the home country.
A Kansas farmer recalls hearing the click of other receivers on the line during calls and insists he always keeps his own receiver set down softly to avoid noise, claiming his line is never heard by others. Kansas City Journal.
One of the world’s largest flag factories lies in the Brooklyn navy yard where eighty to one hundred women work year round producing flags for Uncle Sam’s fighting line. They sew about 120,000 yards of flag material yearly and manufacture 418 different kinds of official flags. The flags generate around $90,000 annually.
An anecdotal reminiscence recalls a tough schoolmaster famed for his leather based discipline. The quip notes his principal occupation as tanning hides, highlighting a grim humor about past schooling methods.
A signed reader letter from Terre Haute extols Grape-Nuts for digestion and nourishment. The writer describes four years of indigestion after typhoid, noting improved health and strength after using the cereal, with praise from her husband and son. The piece promotes the product's nutrient content and its claimed brain and nerve benefits.
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