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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
8
A fourteen year old on a Wade Park car offers his seat to a stout woman who jokes about a paper story of boys earning fortunes. The tale shifts to a country man in the city baffled by gymnastic girls and a salesman boasting of a vast firm as mischief and kindness mingle in urban life.
An haughty youth at a western city station claims an empty car will be left. Passengers relocates to other coaches, the car stays, the brake man uncouples it, and the youth boasts of his error as the agent reveals the truth. In another item a note recalls black broth stories and an alarm clock rouses a commuter for the 7 10 train.
A fragment suggests Miss Oldun is described as exceptional with no suitors. Her father believed she was unmatched, reflecting social expectations of marriage in the period.
The article outlines new lace trimmed undergarments using sheer fabrics and ribbon details. It describes two petticoat styles, one with a slash at the bottom and Cluny and Swiss embroidery, the other fuller with Val insertion and lace wheels, plus care tips and machine sewing notes authored by Julia Bottomley.
The article previews new IOSE coiffures promising more elaborate dressing, with two main styles featuring waved hair, soft volume, and brow emphasis. One design uses a small pompadour and a back Psycho knot with feathered accents. the other covers the brow with loose waves and a side-parted arrangement. White or gray hair is noted as fashionable with highly elaborate looks and potential powdering among younger wearers.
A column of testimonial letters touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Patrons like Mrs. Traums and Mrs. Haddock report relief from nervous spells, backache, and digestive issues after use. The ad urges readers to write for confidential advice, emphasizing long-term use and nationwide success.
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