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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented ad touts a Texas wonder cure for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and diabetes in men and women. It promises bladder relief for children and offers mail order treatment with a large upfront fee and testimonials. Dr. E T Mwell of St Louis is listed with a Missouri address and pharmaceutical sellers are noted.
Unclear text fragment mentions possible names and numbers with no clear event or context. Readers get minimal detail about persons or organizations and no verifiable facts.
A temperance-focused lesson from Romans 14 and 15 argues that believers should not judge others over eating or observance of days. It urges living by the law of liberty to promote peace, edification, and consideration for weaker brethren, leading to total abstinence from flesh and wine to avoid stumbling others.
Julia Bottomley notes the revival of mourning millinery and gowns in summer styles using white or white and black crepe. She highlights white crepe hats with veils, black and white combinations, and delicate crepe decorations like lilies and roses. White mourning is praised for its cool, inconspicuous elegance.
Readers are shown how to craft delicate brocaded satin slippers at home to imitate expensive store versions. Steps include selecting design fits, sewing muslin toe pieces to satin, embroidering tiny flowers, adding white silk lining, and finishing with braided trim. A gift idea and a matching envelope-style case are suggested.
Strictly tailored waists gain new appeal with mannish shirts, turned over collars and cuffs. Fabrics include washable crepe de chine, heavy china silk, and madras, white or white with colored stripes. Colored glass buttons match stripes. feminine touches like embroidery enhance more elaborate models.
Textile trends feature plaids with vivid stripes in red blue green and yellow. Taupe purple old gold and kings blue appear in updated plaid patterns across fabrics.
A model wears a cool summer suit in blue crepe featuring a ribbon sash down the front. The waist is accented with white silk crape, completing the ensemble.
The article describes black tulle worn with spring and summer hats. It can be used as a ruff over the brim or under the brim against the hair. A flying veil between hat and trimming is suggested. White satin hats pair with tiny rosy trims in brilliant yellows and greens, creating various ornamental designs.
A historical recipe advises mixing equal parts French chalk and powdered gum raisin to clean a beaver hat. Sprinkle well into the hat and let it sit at least a day, then brush and shake out. If the hat is badly soiled, repeat the process.
The Hartford Drake is confined to his tome with stomach trouble. Wm Birch attended a reunion of the Ex Prisoners of War at Urbana this week. Willis Drake at Effingham Hospital shows slow improvement. Mrs Rose Shuey and children returned from Indiana after months away. D A Lee sold to Joe Goble 48 head of spring calves for 38 dollars each. James Nickerson of Saybrook visited over the weekend for a parole effort for his brother W H A Nickerson before the pardon board.
The Youths Companion recommends its fifty two issue annual subscription for $2.00 as a ideal gift. A sample copy is available and includes The Companion Practical Home Calendar for 1914 upon receipt. Sample copies may be requested with the 1914 Announcement sent from The Youths Companion in Boston Massachusetts.
A cough that lingers signals danger and Dr Kings New Discovery stops the cough loosens the chest and brings relief. Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa says it cured a stubborn cough after six weeks of doctors failing. Recommended by City Drug Store with money back guarantee priced 6 cents and 1 dollar.
A 1901 testimonial from Emma Bell of Fort Pierce Florida describes severe stomach and bowel catarrh improving after Peruna treatment. She writes of persistent distress, doctors unable to help, and rapid recovery after two bottles, noting weight gain from 102 to 122 pounds. The letter highlights Peruna’s claimed cures and mentions ongoing endorsements through 1912.
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