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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
8
Local article blends a playful debate on the six best sellers with a jab at infant remedies. A philanthropic Jones provides charity at a restaurant, paying fifty five cents for nine beers and a cigar for a hungry man. The piece mirrors early 20th century humor and local flavors.
Mrs Bertha Underwood of Sunfield Michigan reports a severe scalp eczema that covered the entire scalp and spread to the body. After six months with no relief, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with two applications and saw a rapid improvement culminating in full recovery within a month. Cuticura products are sold worldwide with samples free by request.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis estimates over a million consumptives in the United States with at least one third unable to provide home treatment. Many threaten family health and should be in special hospitals, yet current capacity could only accommodate one in eight or ten. Escalating need calls for more and better hospital and sanatorium provision.
A famed ancient Greek painter Zeuxis drew cherries so realistic that birds pecked the canvas. A wealthy pork packer who paid $500,000 demanded a scarecrow painted to deter the birds.
Mr Staylate notes the father’s concern after a call. He recalls the morning when the father worried he had not offered proper courtesy and asked how anyone could be so rude as to let the other person leave without breakfast.
A doctor recounts using Postum before marriage and noting better digestion after switching from coffee. A 28 year habit of coffee ended with Postum. guests drank tea and coffee but later discarded them. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum, with preparation tips and the slogan There's a Reason.
Fragmentary text mentions Richards and thousands but provides no complete event or context to summarize into a coherent news item.
A home drink guide for summer shows Ginger Water Rhubarb Drink Orangeade and Boston Cream mix with simple steps and quantities. It notes old traditions and easy preparation for lasting refreshment while ending with a moral verse about erosion taxes and pride.
A recent bride received a charming kitchen shower on the lawn of an old-fashioned home. Guests gathered on a porch and lawn with tables, chairs, rugs, and large umbrellas. Gifts wrapped on tree branches and tied to strings were opened as the bride cut down parcels and read aloud sentiments.
Archery returns as a favored pastime at eastern resorts, paired with croquet and tennis. Girls wear middy suits with bright blazers, while hostesses plan match games with prizes and iced refreshments. Saturday afternoons see gatherings as men finish work and join the open-air social season.
A compact collection of dessert ideas including Orange Charlotte College Pudding Blueberry Dumpling and a custard pie tip. Recipes outline gelatin lemon orange juice and egg white froth steps with baking times and serving notes.
The dialogue features Miss Homeleigh recounting an unwanted kiss from a stranger who was rebuffed. Miss Cutting retorts that the stranger would be odd if he tried again. The exchange highlights social humor and flirtation within the column.
Senator Sorghum weighs the label for a man described as either conducting a campaign of education or as a plate lobbyist. The remark reflects a partisan view of public influence and professional activity in politics.
The article describes tea dances held in drawing rooms and gardens with four to seven o clock timings and buffet service. It outlines formal and informal social events, Mother Goose parties with Jack Horner pies and celluloid birds, and costume ideas inspired by the Mother Goose book. It notes the author of Mother Goose is buried in a Boston cemetery.
Madame Merri outlines a party game where players sit in a circle with a blind man in the center as the teacher. Each player is assigned a word from a known song and must sing it when prompted, while disguising their voice. The teacher may guess twice who is performing each word.
Crepe de chine waists gain popularity for practicality and easy cleaning. The double frill remains, with narrow frills tracing front pleats or side fastenings. Button through collars and cuffs, long shoulder lines. Wash silks in purple gray blue rose yellow brown with stripes or white. Unlined net and lace waists offered for cool launderable wear.
A description notes thin white cotton crepe fabric used for children's dainty dresses with inserts of baby Irish lace medallions enhancing the garment.
The article outlines a dress and coat pattern in Delph blue and white checks with a plain skirt and a tabard bodice trimmed in foulard or brocade. Accessories include a satin hat with bows and a net collar, plus material lists and sewing specifics for both the dress and the coat.
E. O. Sellers, director of the evening department at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, is highlighted in the ADSI lesson segment.
The lesson explains two fold Passover prep before eating the feast and shows the lamb as a type of Christ. It ties the four day hold, unblemished sacrifice, faith in blood, and Israelite exodus to Christian redemption in Christ, urging telling the story to children and living by faith.
Measurements show ball bearing axles of a New Jersey trolley car with about 150000 miles in four years exhibit almost perfect grated abrasion. Tyree's Antiseptic Powders relieve irritating skin troubles common in summer and are sold at 25c or sample free from J.8. Tyree in Washington DC.
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