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Orange County Observer in Hillsborough, North Carolina

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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

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Operations of Shifty Simmons at Peapace

The piece recounts Shifty Simmons evading a bank robbery plot in Peapack with philanthropic theatrics. A hidden satchel of money is found, a field scheme to monetize a circus waits, and Amadee Pierson exposes the ruse with a $19 repayment note. The finale shows Simmons fleeing as a bank heist and circus collide.

Peapace Main Street Simmons Shifty Peapack Shifty Simmons Amadee Pierson First National Bank of Amadee Amadeo Shift Eph Josh New York Evening Sun

The Fashionable Hand Shake and Society Roles

A survey of etiquette and style covers the evolving greeting, refined handshakes, restorative rest for women to prevent wrinkles, aging thoughts, and the appeal of fashionable bags, parasols, and trimmings. It also notes seasonal flowers and bird motifs as trim elements and praises the athletic outdoor girl as a strong societal ideal.

Washington Star Military Trade Review

Athletic Girls Shape Healthful Manly Virtues, Says American Queen

The piece argues athletic women face opposition from prudish critics and envious peers but remain unfazed. It touts outdoor exercise as hygienic and uplifting, praising college trainers who view athletics as shaping healthy, well-rounded women and future mothers.

Notable Women Featured In Progressive Roles Across Professions

Mme Marcella Semrich refuses to speak or eat after 2 p m before shows. Mrs A Lloyd Smith heads a $100000 oyster venture in Willata Harbor Washington and has interests in Mexican rubber. Prof J W Jenks says women suit hotel management. Mrs Graham Frost hosts at a St Louis bank. Patty Lyle Collins is a top graphologist at Washington Post Office. Annie Shingleur, a Jackson Mississippi native, rose from bookkeeper to manager in a cotton firm and embraces outdoors and literature.

Mme Marcella Semrich A. Lloyd Smith Willata Harbor Washington Smith J. W. Jenks Cornell Graham Frost St. Louis Patty Lyle Collins Post Office Department F Annie Shingleur Jackson Miss

Fashion Notes on Autumn Fashions and Accessories

The long skirted coat dominates linen walking suits while silks remain popular. Lace designs favor wheel patterns and ogee stripes in parasols. Broad collars with stole ends, tassels on long chains, and black patent belts appear in latest trends. Black mousseline contrasts with white gowns and printed silk flowers adorn frocks. Capes may revive in autumn with caplet effects.

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What is the church's true status in the world today

A Brooklyn sermon argues the church appears weak because it has misplaced focus from salvation to education culture and reform. It urges Christ as the heart head and life of the church and that unity and purposeful mission to save sinners must drive all church work.

Job Philadelphia Telegraph New York City Charles R. McNally Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Jesus Christ Church Christ Pew Christ Jesus Paul God Perhans Apon Christ Seatin Sinsick Church of the Redeemer Enon Church of Christ

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