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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
3
A wartime-era dialogue cites soldiers facing gas bombs and liquid fire in Europe. One speaker questions the path of humanity while declaring no retreat to hiding places, vowing not to come to such a state.
The article guides making a versatile two to six year old frock for either gender. It suggests velvet for outdoor best wear in dark blue green or red and white fabrics for dress use. It notes material quantities for a four year old and advises colors and fabrics for play or school wear.
A practical bag idea using two 14 inch fabric squares lined with casement cloth or sateen. Create a central 7 inch hole with hemmed edge, feather stitched edge details, silk cord drawstring, and silk poms at corners to form a gathered bag as shown in the illustration.
A canvas wardrobe hangs from an iron frame that can fold. A top rod supports hangers like a standard closet. It is simple to assemble and stores away compactly, offering protective storage for party dresses when space is limited.
Description notes that panel decorations on full skirts resemble closely bunched box plaits. As panels narrow and cluster, the look mimics old style box plaits that added weight to garments, while preserving fullness and contour.
A Harper's Bazar note praises a heavy washable satin now favored for underwear. It is described as very durable and may be boiled without injury, reflecting textile opinions of the period.
The article highlights elaborate guest-room towels for the year featuring filet crochet and French knot embellishments. One towel shows a two inch filet crochet band, a crochet edging, and centers with an eight-loop colored cotton flower, plus three bouquets of French knot flowers in pink and yellow. Leaves use outline stitch.
The article suggests saving space by soaking old photos in clean warm water to separate them from the cards. After drying, trim to fit or remove backgrounds and mount in a scrapbook or a dedicated kodak picture book for easier viewing.
The London Observer bans reporting football results while recruiting crises unfold. It argues professional football diverts energy from national duty as armies are raised and claims leagues and clubs act as antinational organizations.
A Missouri Valley Farmer note details protection methods for girdling by mice and rabbits. Recommend veneer wrappers soaked and fastened with a wire, buried edge, or coiled wire. Mention alternatives like grass bundles or tar paper, and stress clean, compact soil to prevent nesting.
One year old trees are best. choose standard or dwarf by goals. Dwarfs fruit early but live shorter and stay small, suited to small lots or gardens. Some varieties like Anjou Angouleme Diel Louise may perform better on quince root. Standards offer longevity, larger size and heavier yields, with soil type affecting suitability.
An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry aid and mentions American made cement as a fool proof fastening option. The copy targets women shoppers and notes availability at grocers.
Heard at the club remark notes that money to bridge over is earned by playing bridge whist, highlighting a social pastime tied to finances.
Marine after Exposure in Cold Cutting Winds and Dust. It Restores Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health. Good for all Eyes that Need Care. Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago Sends Eye Book on request.
Dialogue shows a secret engagement discussed with assurances of secrecy and intention to tell everyone later. Betty agrees to keep the plan hidden while confirming she will announce it publicly in time.
A dated home remedy recommends halting hair graying by adding Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to water. The mixture is applied twice weekly to darken gray streaks, reduce dandruff, and improve hair softness without coloring the scalp or leaving residue.
A tense exchange unfolds as a mistress refuses Lena a recommendation describing her as lazy and incompetent. Lena responds with a clenched fist and threats to stay until a favorable letter is granted, escalating the quarrel.
Richmond reader Mrs Lena Wynnn reports relief from hot flashes dizziness and nervousness during midlife after using seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad outlines symptoms and urges timely use of the remedy for changes of life and related discomforts.
A dialogue contrasts peace plans with the impracticality of ending the war. The skeptical view notes that those able to end the war would have prevented it instead.
An ad touts Grove's Whenever You Need a General Tonic as a tasteless tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the whole system priced at 50 cents. The note adds a quirky line about the moon compared to gas lighting.
Instructional note outlines spraying as worthwhile with proper planning. Emphasizes clear objective, know the target, correct mixing, following directions, and careful work to achieve profitable results. Encourages steady effort and persistent application.
Historic claim describes uric acid as a blood poison since Scheele 1775 and links excess uric acid to backache rheumatism gout and neuralgia. It advertises Anuric tablets from Dr Pierces Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York claiming superior potency and invites 10 cent trial packs and a pamphlet.
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