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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
9
Judge probes Mrs. Muchwed asking for her ideal husband. She quips that the ideal spouse would start paying alimony without a judge naming the amount. The exchange highlights humorous friction in a domestic dispute context.
An early 20th century advertisement describes tired blood causing flesh loss muscle languor and pale skin. It promotes Tonitives fiber tonite as a blood fortifier to nourish brain nerve and bone tissues and suggests purchase by mail or through dealers in Buffalo New York.
Two remarkable hats are showcased with detailed descriptions by Julia Bottomley. One Lyons velvet piece features a snowy feather band and hundreds of precisely placed feathers, white heron clusters under the brim, and a satin ribbon scarf. The other hat, white satin with lace, edged brim folds, a velvet collar at the crown, roses under the brim, and a drooping wide brim.
Three matching accessories brighten the street costume this season a chiffon neckpiece trimmed with fur or feathers a matching muff and a large velvet rose coordinated with the boa and muff The blue rose trimming for hats with deep blue brocade sills and ermine bands adds another horticultural touch Critics note the new drapery style spirals around the figure opening at the front or side to reveal hosiery and shoes and mark the fashion peak of the moment
Instructions describe washing crepe fabric using strong lather of boiling water and white soap. After cooling, press with hands to clean, rinse in salty water to set colors, and dry in the open air. Wash promptly to prevent color running.
A guide describes hanging a seal musquash fur coat on a coat hanger using two small tacks to prevent skirt distortion. It also offers a household tip to use a menu box on the sideboard where family members mail weekly wishes, guiding next week’s menu.
Mose testifies through bandages about a confrontation with Sam Jackson as he walked with the woman he calls gallery gal. He says Jackson struck his mouth, knocked him down, stomped him, and chased him while kicking him repeatedly, leaving him exhausted and battered.
Mrs Emma Patterson reports a yearlong scalp condition with itching burning and hair loss at 813 E Second St Muncie Ind Itch relief and hair regrowth followed use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment after trying other remedies She notes three washes a week and rapid improvement with a single week after treatment and promotes free samples through Cuticura Dept L Boston.
In the act one Mrs Wallaby a society leader prepares to sue her husband for divorce. Act two reveals Miss Lotta Planks smuggling a famous pearl necklace. Act three tells of Mr Gerald Piffle rapidly drinking himself to death.
Advertises Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children and urges careful examination of every bottle. Includes an unrelated fictional dialogue about Gladys and a distant romance, reflecting stray phrases from the same page.
The article notes a new German issued map highlighting principal wireless telegraph stations for advertising Germanys draft loss telegraphy. It calls Neuen station the most powerful, claiming a 2100 mile range, 200 miles more than the Eiffel Tower.
The Rev Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pa reports relief from dropsy after a year with swollen limbs and dizziness. After using five boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling subsided and he felt renewed. He credits the remedy and invites correspondence about it plus free household hints music and recipes. A cartoon caption asks Do you think two could live on my salary.
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