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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
8
The revolutionist, seated and confident, concedes accuracy in reporters’ accounts but cites overlooked points. He claims capturing the insurgent general, starving him for a week, beating him, cutting off his ears, and banishing him, then notes he has not hinted at running him for vice president.
Miss Mildred Dennis of Pierson North Dakota recounts a year and a half of eczema on scalp neck back arms and chest with itching discharge and scabs. She credits daily Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two months of treatment and cure. Sample offers and address in Boston are listed.
A patient guest defends reading yesterday’s newspaper while a waiter proclaims it today’s. The waiter remains unhurried, unfazed by the repartee as the exchange unfolds without urgency.
A mixed set of old health claims and quips appears in a scanned column. It includes a Castoria ad urging parents to check the product signature and a Dean’s Mentholated Cough Drops promotion. Also noted are aphorisms about wisdom and marriage and a light pun about fishing lines.
Julia Bottomley outlines a Greek model inspired coiffure with a modern puff over the ears. The style features loose waves, a large soft back knot, and a front fringe, with advice on parts, combs, ribbons, and overnight setting to preserve the wave.
The latest expression showcases coquet tish neck bows in black velvet ribbon edged with steel beads. Some bows use inch wide velvet with four loops while others radiate seven or eight ends from a metal circlet. The steel edging prevents curling and beads are easy to attach, marking a novel trend in neckwear.
A shirtwaist girl adopts suspenders as a bold fashion showpiece. The glories of the straps derive from her brother’s wardrobe, with dull gold or silver lace and jeweled chains. They drape over shoulders and fasten under a golden horseshoe with a scarab centerpiece, yet remain worn beneath a middy blouse.
The article outlines current neckwear trends featuring wired standing ruffs and detachable washable designs worn under coats and with jabots. It highlights crochet and silk neckpieces, decorative ribbons, and buttoned finishes, noting suitability for slender necks and as durable Christmas gifts.
The text outlines meal supervision, favoring well trained cooks, and emphasizes simple, appetizing breakfast options. It describes whole wheat cooked with cream or top milk, Banana baked desserts, cereals with extended cooking times, hash, eggs, omelets, toast, coffee, and several puddings and steamed breads such as Cranberry Roly Poly and Queen of Puddings with suggested sauces and toppings.
A rare set of ivory mats totals only three known pieces. The largest measures eight by four feet and carries a Greek border design. Made in northern India, it is reserved for major state occasions such as signing important documents. The mat required over 6,400 pounds of ivory and its weave resembles the finest textile.
Detroit witnesses describe relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female illnesses. Mrs James G Leclear reports months of suffering and insomnia resolved after trying the remedy. Mrs Chas Boexl of Philadelphia credits two bottles with relief from backaches cramps and recurring trouble before marriage and motherhood.
An organist in a village church frets as the blower keeps his lever moving after the organist finishes. A London preacher visits to preach, and a misdelivered note asks the blower to stop, sparking a small mix up about music and noise.
Fragmentary notice mentions Ig Randiiox as a brave man wearing a hat with a red feather. The text also references Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children and its claimed soothing effects.
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