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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
10
Reports from druggists tout the healing influence of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for widespread kidney ailments. A medical interview notes many insurance rejections stem from undiagnosed kidney issues, urging readers to test the product with a 10 cent sample offer.
The article warns that poisons accumulate in the body from neglect causing symptoms like sleepiness after meals facial flushing and indigestion. It endorses Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets castor oil and a May apple aloes jalap laxative as remedies.
A fashion column notes spring furs debut with soft mink, sable and fisher neckpieces, three-animal stoles, and close fitting collars suitable for spring wear. It highlights Russian and Hudson Bay sables, tri-animal wraps, and jackets with yokes, narrows on white furs’ decline, and trends toward fur collars and waistcoats for new season styling.
A correspondent advises choosing the narrow chenille and a crewel needle for embroidery. Couching must be loose to avoid cutting, then tightened and brushed smooth. Curved designs are easier to follow with proper technique.
A craft note describes marking scallops on linen and then pun ching hemstitched edges. It advises trimming closely and crocheting into the hemstitching to create a pretty start, contrasting with the old method of punching through with crochet.
A fragmented piece discusses quacks and ducks with muddled lines about aging protographs and odd on the job antics. It references a walter shark bite and a moment where cigars were tossed to women, ending with musings on optimism versus pessimism amid smoky scenes.
A clipped, satirical passage critiques diplomats and politeness as leaders discuss preventing war. The piece lampoons appetite for power, marriage proposals, and urban miscommunication, reflecting a columnistic, tongue in cheek tone from a Louisville Courier-Journal style.
Separate skirts should be worn a little shorter than dresses or suits and kept as narrow as style and purpose permit. This guidance emphasizes modest length while preserving dress standards and proper tailoring for different occasions.
Chenille embroidery often curves naturally and resists straight lines, making the process stubborn for precise guidance. Practitioners note the fabric’s tendency to warp and require careful stitch planning to maintain even tension and desired curvature.
Fashion notes overblouses to continue as a stylish detail with colorings ranging from Victory red to Jade green and deep bisque. The blouses show a variety of embroidery and bead work, developed on full Russian lines with occasional Japanese or Chinese influences. Embroidery is wool with beads and tinsel often mingled for decorative effect.
A feature on life in Bermuda highlights apparent prosperity among both white and colored residents. It notes that distressing poverty is rare and even the poorest can boast of a blond house and a garden, underscoring an optimistic view of local wealth and living standards.
An old remedy advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules as a tonic for aging by cleansing kidneys and digestive organs. It promises renewed vitality with a multi‑drop intake and recommends Sapuale after recovery, claiming money refunds if ineffective.
A compact quip exchange notes heat in South America with Chile as an exception. An ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for health. A joke line asks about a dove-tinted note and replies it was placed in a pigeon-hole.
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