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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
A Cheyenne man cites cold feet as a gambler's fear while recounting encounters with players in Denver and southwestern Colorado hotels. An overnight poker session ends with a hefty $800 loss for a grocery manager, a sheriff-backed tale of Jeff the big winner, and a planned public parade as dawn breaks.
The Brewers' Church at Spitalfields, built around 1728 and once the largest in London, has its patronage transferred from a famed brewing firm to the bishop of London. It sits on a burial ground with Roman and Saxon London relics including a hare shaped pot and a large skull once thought giant. Saxon stone cutters remain in the vaults and the historic Epital sermon was once preached at the Cross in the parish.
A fragmented local blight and obstacle note hints at Knicker-Did Ram waking to a claim of becoming famous. The text is garbled around Eskare X64 and a neighbor’s involvement, leaving uncertain details.
The article notes that mourning dresses should include color beyond black. It cites a black crepe de Chine gown with brown and palest sage green taffeta ribbon across the lace yoke, a chiffon black dress trimmed with brown chiffon used as a waist bolero and on sleeves, belt, and collar, and a black cloth dress with mikado sleeves featuring bright green velvet bands at the shoulder and skirt hem.
A fashion writer notes trousseau gowns are lovelier yet scarcer as beauty rises and numbers fall. Fashions shift rapidly so brides often limit ensembles, while the bridal princess gown remains enduring, adaptable by changing sleeves to suit evolving styles.
Instructions for making Javelle water from gal-soda and chloride of lime, using boiling and cold water steps, to whiten and remove stains. It warns that Javelle water removes most colors and should not be left on colored fabrics, as prolonged exposure can damage fabric.
A simple method to add color to the cheeks uses two soft pads larger than a silver dollar made of canton flannel and linen. Wash face in warm water. pads soak in near icy water. Apply one pad to each cheek for about five minutes, chilling again if needed. Success depends on cool water and a warm face when applied.
Dresemaker advises adjusting skirts by taking in or letting out at every seam to preserve the gore or plait width. This ensures proportional fit at the hips and waist, contributing to a well tailored and well constructed skirt.
Foot bands on skirts and dresses are described as decorative finishes around the hem. Wide silk hems and embroidered bands are popular, with the wide silk hem being the most fashionable feature noted.
A description notes two hat trends with stark size contrasts. Small hats shrink to nearly toque or cap scale, while larger hats feature a Wendean turned up brim with left side trim, ribbons, straw pompons, or large flowers, though plumes grow rarer.
An old notice warns painters to detect adulterated white lead oil with a drop on black paint to observe kerosene color shifts and to smoke tests with a blow pipe. National Lead Company offers free instructions and address Woodbridge Building New York for details.
A brief dialogue on a rural road captures a tense moment as a man asks another if he has any money. The exchange hints at unsettled debt and mistrust without escalating to violence.
Mrs. William Geeding of Attica Indiana reports a persistent itching breakout on her child. After trying various remedies, use of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment led to healing after three applications with no scarring. She recommends Cuticura Remedies to others.
In a Pennsylvania town a colored wash woman arrived late to the weekly job. She explained she stayed home to receive her diseased brother's remainders sent from Pittsburg the day before yesterday. The master notes her duty despite the unusual duties.
An aged advertisement promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful smarting feet nervous toes and ingrown nails. Claims it makes new shoes easy and relieves sweating feet. Sold by all druggists 25 cents. Trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Maude E Fo of Leesburg Virginia writes that after months of suffering from feminine ailments she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and felt like a new woman. She urges other sick women to try the remedy and thanks Mrs Pinkham for the help. Address Lynn Mass for advice.
A fragment discusses a character named Gally in high spirits linked to money and jokes. It remarks on others' perceptions of wealth and includes a shopper tip about Red Cross Ball Blue and keeping clothes white. The text also contains a proverb about aging and appearance.
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