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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
7
An article notes that the British government began supplying free tobacco to troops, a practice once discouraged by Wellington and critiqued during the Crimean War. It argues tobacco aided soldiers in Waterloo, the Franco German War, and later conflicts, helping morale and endurance.
A war correspondent among the few witnesses reports an artillery battle with a terrific gun. He claps to his ears and fears his tympanum is split. A companion offers a needle and thread from his kit to help.
A brief dialogue fragment presents a playful quarrel atop a domestic scene with a dismissive jab about dyspepsia and a wry retort from a speaker. The exchange highlights sharp verbal wit within a married pairing.
Hugh Evans helps Ivy Moore after eviction and plans marriage to her despite Basil Drake's schemes. A county sewer sale raises five thousand dollars from Hugh’s land, funding a humble cottage for the couple who share a devoted life.
The British union reports 22 000 women members while women run many flower farms in England and are trained for it. Theaters report 75 percent of box office money from women. Western Union assigns eight hour days for over 2000 women and girls. Germany bans housewives from pastry during the war. Brighton plans female policing with many recruits on duty.
The term blue stockings arose in eighteenth century England to describe intellectual women who hosted literary salons for eminent writers. Benjamin Stillingfleet, famed for his grave attire, inspired the phrase when late arrivals were teased with We can do nothing without the blue-stocking. Boswell and Hannah More later cemented the term in Life of Johnson and Bas Bleu.
A short comic anecdote from the Chicago Tribune about Billy visiting a friend’s house where refreshments are served on a polished table with only a centerpiece. Billy notices no tablecloth and, with a conspiratorial glance at the hostess, quietly spreads his napkin under his glass and plate.
Italian astronomer Signor Ferrara publishes results on stellar diameters in Rivista di Astronomia. He suggests Canopus is largest with a diameter 51 times the sun, with Castor 18, Arcturus 10.4, Pollux 8.7, Capella 8, Vega 6.8. He notes such measurements are highly problematical.
The article outlines wedding fashion trends for brides and bridesmaids with long or short gowns and veils. It highlights fabrics like chiffon lace voile and net, decorative embroidery, flower wreaths, and simple veils, plus accessories such as wide brim hats, baskets of blossoms, and ribbon trimmings.
Long slim queues on Fifth Avenue display bright beads and saucy hats. Cunning hat shapes include pagodas trimmed with terra cotta cherries and a chin chin style with a shirted silk crown. Black milan rim and tassels describe the bold headwear scene.
An afternoon gown in green soft taffeta features a pointed apron at the front with two small pockets. A two inch belt at the apron top acts as a girdle, with apron strings flowing into a bow for a stylish one-piece look.
Julia Bottomley describes three summer blouse designs in pongee crepe de chine with machine hem stitching. Features include hemstitched sleeves and front plaits, venetian lace insertions, flower shoulder embroidery, black jet buttons, and pointed hemstitched collars and cuffs highlighting varied finishes.
A pocket atomizer shaped like a watch uses a press to spray from a small top orifice and a flexible metal body. A funnel aids filling by unscrewing the head. Another device is a cork mounted cylindrical pump fitting into bottles to transfer perfume without handling, with a telescoping tube to reach all liquid.
Dust caps in pink violet and white cost 12 cents each and feature an elastic back and frill. They guard hair from dust and odors during cooking and cleaning, keeping hair clean and odors contained.
Theodore Roosevelt urges practical methods to realize ideals, praising action over critique while maintaining steadfast beliefs and a focus on achievable steps. The quotation champions diligence and functional effort aligned with virtuous aims.
A Frederick Maryland Baptist church service ended abruptly when a whispered note to Pastor Rev. George W Whiteside led to the rapid marriage of Hillary C Rockwell and Nellie B Barger during a sermon titled Take Unto Thyself a Wife.
A vintage advertisement touts Clean Sweet Scalp for dandruff and itching using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. It extols pure emollients for skin and scalp, invites readers to sample by mail via Skin Book, and notes sales everywhere from Cuticura, Dept. XY, Boston.
The passage argues that a person’s happiness and service to others hinge on inner character and integrity. It likens personal power to energy stored in a power house and steam in a piston, asserting supreme power resides in a character filled with divine presence and holiness.
An advertisement claims Denison's Coffees are pure sound picked coffees hand harvested, packed with the name on every package, and superior to imitations. It urges readers to contact the Denison Coffee Co. in Chicago to locate a supplier if not stocked locally.
The text notes women across classes in Europe unify during the war. In England both mistress and maid persevere at work despite recent sorrow. London hosts social events with a serious aim to organize future efforts, likely mirrored in other nations at war.
The notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the signature and the imprint in use for over 30 years. It notes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and mentions that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Dialogue snippet shows a worker excusing an office boy with the claim his grandfather is dead. The narrator recalls a childhood memory of a boss honoring the excuse, revealing a theme of reluctant acceptance of familiar rationalizations.
Over 100,000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops to rest feet and relieve corns bunions and aching feet. Sold everywhere for 2c. Try it today. He knew. Bill-I've just acquired a combined carpet sweeper and talking machine. Dill-Married it, eh?
An old advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy, claiming relief for red weak watery eyes and granulated lids with no smarting. It invites readers to send for a free Book of the Eye and credits Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago. Some men gain reputations as born diplomats.
Pleasurable wash day tip touts Red Cross Ball Blue for comfort and lasting pleasure. Ad promises availability at all good grocers. Also notes extensive graphite deposits discovered in British Honduras.
Mrs Josie Ham reports severe health decline including falling congestion and nervous weakness. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier she regains energy sleeps well and can resume full daily work. She praises the remedies for ending hot flashes pains and dread. She provides Shamrock Missouri address for correspondence.
She papa says visitors should not ride street cars and should come by a hired carriage. She protests that walking is far and asks for a more practical option. The exchange appears in a New York Weekly style dialogue segment.
Advertisers claim the product satisfies households with the slogan Happy is the home where Red Crosse Ball Blue is used, promising pleasing results across grocers and stores shown in the Adv. notices.
Government agents are purchasing large portions of Egypts cotton crop amid widespread procurement efforts. The move aims to stabilize prices and ensure supply for domestic industries through state purchases and controlled sales.
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