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Newspaper

Modesto News

Location

Modesto, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1912

Page

1

Bridal table etiquette and social costs in a society pamphlet

A garbled excerpt discusses class and hospitality, noting a hostess should not feel obliged to entertain all guests. It suggests alternatives to costly hosting, including affordable homemade foods and simple settings, while stressing that wealthy guests influence the social tone and expenses. It cautions against guest expectations and invites reflection on charitable assumptions and entertaining norms.

Wade

Cure Old Sores and Ulcers With S. S. S. Claim

An advertisement proclaims that chronic ulcers stem from bad blood and cannot heal with surface treatments. It asserts S. S. S. purifies the blood, removes the infection, and delivers a permanent cure by clearing the root cause. The text promises a free medical book and advice, and notes the medicine is sold at drug stores through The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, Ga.

S.S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Birthday Gifts for Books and Accessories in Victorian Style

The piece describes book gift presentation with ornate covers made from Holland cloth or embroidered fabrics. It notes practical, durable covers from art canvas with stamped titles, and describes binding details including back construction, spine ribbons, and decorative book marks. It also mentions fabric choices for handbags and their fashionable uses and notes pricing and sourcing hints.

Holland Iitier Islra

Large cobtel packet for belongings and vanity items

A description notes a sizable cobtel packet designed to hold various belongings such as veils and the tike nd side pockets for vanity items like teiukets and handkerchiefs.

Change of Scenery Seems Like Moving Rooms

Fragmentary prose discusses altering settings and rearranging items to simulate new surroundings. It compares relocating furniture and pictures to moving into another room, noting repetition when visuals remain unchanged over time.

Potter and Doosers at Boenig News Omics Job Fair

The Boenig News Omics hosts a diverse event featuring potter and doosers showcasing crafts, tools, and creative works. Attendees explore booths, meet makers, and discuss upcoming collaborations and workshops. Local artists promote unique pieces and potential partnerships.

Boenig News Omics

Spotlight on Sports Wild Turkeys Released Near Livermore

Wildlife officials plan a turkey release near Livermore to establish a new population. Thirty birds from the Costar Mountain stock were released under watch for safety and to prevent trapping.

Minh and Daw Commission Livermore Wade Hagrad Sie

Unknown Wonder Seeks Place in Olympic Track Team

New York April 1. Junea Sullivan secretary of the Olympic selection committee has received a notification for a bid on Nurtenn from an athlete in Pots the claim he can place in five events the 440 and 880 yard runs the running broad jump and the bow step and vip His 440 time 33 seconds and 880 time 47 seconds are cited as strong marks by Maxey Long of the New York Athletic Club The secretary notes the athlete may challenge established contenders and expresses doubt about reading more such commonplace assertions

New York Sullivan Ojsumple Genes Comprlttes Heathou Ion Maxey Long Athpeice Club Ft Aeema Ag Haya Tan iSuiliven Flareng Jones Shepard

Four Up Teams In Alaskan Race From Nome to Candie

Nome Alaska readers hear of the 1632 all Alaska sweepstakes run from Nome to Candie. Contenders include Scotty Atlen driving dogs owned by Mrs Charles E Darling of Berkeley and Charles Johnson Alex Nolwgen, possibly BlaachfordHolmen with Colonel Sir James Ramsey s loaned wolves. Jolson sailed Siberia last fall to recruit dogs and was stranded when the arctic drift brought his team toward the American shore.

Nome Alaska AL At Scotty) Atlen Charles E. Darling Berkeley Caly Charles Johnson Alex Nolwgen Blaachford Holmen Tive James Ramsey John Jobson Siberian Jolson Siberia Yate Igs Troit Arctic

Oakdale District Board Advances Irrigation Project

The Oakdale district board met yesterday and approved about 82 900 paid to Utah Construction Co for rapid irrigation dam work. Concrete at the dam, built by J B Beard of Modesto for Hadale and South San Joaquin districts, is nearing completion. Directors praised progress and noted visiting officials and residents returned to Modesto and Monrovia after wintering in the area.

Oakdale Utah Construction Company 7. B. Beard Modesto Hadale South San Joaquin Onkjals

Hollister Rival of Hartman Garry Modestans recall Seals trial

An OCR fragment recounts a Hollister rival of Hartman Garry and Seals manager Danny Lang, describing a disputed tryout or mock game during Maso Mtables. It mentions fake manuscripts, training, and a player named Jotn TR, with alleged plans to leverage a spittled game to earn pay.

Danny Lang Seals Sonmeony Maso Mtables Haller Anil Olander

St Marys Boys Get Tempting Offers

Speedy players from St Marys College baseball drew tempting offers after a Sunday game. Julius Pappa declined a $50 monthly offer to finish school under Brother Vantasian. Frank Guini and Lake Glavinleh stayed in college despite Coast League interest. Frank Fiteabinnas left for San Francisco, with Northwest League talk possible. Local market note: tendered kettle at Grider & Vam Vivar's City Market.

Marys College Nave Ceueleon Ly Leaus Julius Pappa Sacranonio Brother Vantasian Athletic Fic Finifie St. Marys Frank Guini Liseman Lake Glavinleh Gilterier Maninger Nick Wil Ting Pit Lhey Frank Fiteabinnas Ft. Marys Madéra San Francisco

Western Union Improves Service With Messenger System

Western Union announces improved service with a messenger system at 15 cents per message. The office will stay open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Regular patrons may pay bills monthly and send telephone messages to the office for prompt attention. Jones departed for Tallah to install similar upgrades.

Modesto Jones Talla

Piles Cored 15 6 to 11 Dats

Your druggist will refund money paid for ointment fills to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 14 days.

Jatestown Constructor Defies Court Orders in Divorce Case

Millard Swearer, a Jatestown constructor, was ordered by Judge Plummer of Stockton to deed his wife a house or face actions for divorce. He reportedly failed to comply, leading to further penalties and an ongoing legal dispute. Swearer allegedly faced poverty claims and was described as evasive in the proceedings.

Millard Dudge Plummer Stockton Bleeketon Iu Famer

Unclear historic ad text about a cough remedy and relief cures

Fragmentary OCR reads as a promotion for a cough remedy called CGraipherlain's Cough Remondy with vague claims of relief. It mentions Drake Bist and advises trying the product for cough relief, but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details or dates.

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