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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
15
In London Emil Reich notes women shape nations and history. In Paris Mrs Mackay’s granddaughter Donna Bianca Colonna models a butterfly accessory look. morning glories adorn her hair with a large butterfly perched among blooms, a winter fashion sensation.
An article contrasts the rising view of the baby girl as an investment and future contributor with traditional male expectations. It notes fashion trends for spring and pink palettes, then shifts to a discussion of France proposing medical certificates for chauffeurs to ensure fit drivers for modern high speed cars.
A New York Times style tribute lauds the American farmer for 1905 value exceeding 6.4 billion dollars and unprecedented prosperity. It credits farmers with vast grain and livestock orders, rising estate values, and central role in national finance and industry. It notes improved farming methods, education, banking buildup, and telecommunication linked farms. It also reports on a new General Advertising Department for the New York Central Lines under George H. Daniels and its impact on rail advertising and commerce.
A dated column notes fashion shifts with overskirts, jeweled cuffs, bird of paradise hair decorations, ostrich plumage neckpieces and white wool suits. It warns daily motor use may cause weight gain and urges brisk walks or cycling to stay slim, while a French joke about chauffeuse and rechauffeuse amuses readers. It also mentions the moth with 4061 muscles and a princess gown forecast.
A shy young lawyer deeply adores a witty young woman. He showers gifts but hesitates to declare his intentions. The mother challenges his seriousness, prompting the woman’s witty reply about lawyers starting contracts with “Know all men by these presents.”
Harpers Weekly describes the Fades Viaduct crossing the Sioule Valley near Vaurjat as to be the world’s highest railway bridge with rails 484 feet seven inches above the stream. Two granite towers rise 303 feet, supporting three steel spans of 472 feet five inches centre and 378 feet flank, with masonry approach arches. The design uses masonry for the center towers and lattice girder deck spans instead of traditional arch methods.
Korea population is about 6 million with Seoul the capital at 22 000 residents and rising. Already 60 000 Japanese live in the kingdom. Railways have seen at least 8 million dollars spent. Foreign trade last year valued at 26,016,487 dollars.
Cure claims say Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers stop belching and bad taste instantly by absorbing foul gases from undigested food. They purify the stomach, relieve nausea, headaches, and other stomach related ailments, including seasickness and intoxication breath.
All druggists offer cigarets at 50 cents per box or by mail upon receipt of price. Stamps accepted. A vigorous contest is reported between rival manufacturers of cigarets at Niuchwang.
A report notes steady Australian activity in the engagement ring market with ongoing purchasing trends. Industry sources indicate consistent demand across regions and retailers, reflecting sustained consumer interest.
An advertisement promotes a cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding symptoms. It claims a money refund if treatment fails in 6 to 14 days and prices the product at 60 cents. An odd note states the Kaiser’s automobile has no license number in Prussia.
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