Plainer Woman Delays Choosing New Bonnet
In the society column a note remarks that a plainer woman requires more time to select a suitable bonnet, reflecting a fashion concern of the era and social expectations conveyed by the editor.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
4
In the society column a note remarks that a plainer woman requires more time to select a suitable bonnet, reflecting a fashion concern of the era and social expectations conveyed by the editor.
A speaker at a Philadelphia dinner extols reform as universal, citing the telephone as an example. He notes daily acts of courtesy and moral improvement, imagining a future where even routine calls contribute to a cleaner kinder world. The tale includes humorous misreadings and a critique of modern efficiency.
An informal account praises cerate pills for rheumatism and kidney issues with frequent claims of relief. The speaker notes past sufferings and experiments, mentioning Deeble Ridgey Pilbe and urging readers to try the remedy despite uncertain details and varied testimonials.
An old advertisement extols Allen's Foot-ase for foot comfort and odor relief, mentioning practical use and lifestyle appeal. The quirky copy lingers on fashionable garments and personal care routines, with a legalistic aside and a judge’s quote finishing the fragment.
Albany resident Janes H. Watkins describes four years of locomotor ataxia symptoms from knee stiffness to unsteady gait and loss of bodily control. After trying multiple pills, he credits Williams Pink Pills with gradual improvement and full recovery after seven to eight months of treatment at noontime.
Duchess of Connaught shapes two daughters into future rulers as Margaret of 22 and Patricia, linked to Sweden and Alfonso of Spain. Gustavus Adolphus and Alfonso woo the princesses amid dynastic maneuvering and royal family intrigues.
A meek man asks if this is where cards are engraved and the young woman confirms. He requests visiting cards bearing the names Mrs. Henry Peck and Mr. Henry Peck, per instructions from the Philadelphia Press.
In a Chicago Record-Herald item a beautiful heiress tells her mother she fears the earl might refuse Papa’s money if it were deemed tainted. The exchange frames concern over scandal and social consequence in a aristocratic context.
A reflective line questions perpetual discontent and asks if people are ever truly satisfied despite abundance. It prompts readers to consider the limits of material comfort and the mindset of wanting more.
In Washington a quarrel erupts as Mrs. Torkens questions the mine’s contents and plats. Charley insists quartz is present, but she doubts any plats exist, highlighting doubt over the venture and shares bought by her husband.
A collage notes Alexis Sercevitch Suvonin editor of Novoe Vremia and Captain George Balm, with Sir Robert Douglas hosting a manuscript exhibition in London. It discusses Hugh Fraser in New York and a swath of commentary on the Beef Trust investigation, denying sensational claims about banking failures and urging cautious judgment until charges are proven.
A Yonkers Statesman brief notes a baby has swallowed a penny prompting shock and humor as observers comment on the impractical idea of children eating coins. The exchange highlights parental worry and the unusual incident.
A Milwaukee reader recounts relief from headaches back pain and dizziness after treatment with Peruna. The ad argues female catarrh is the same as other catarrh and promises free medical advice from Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
Exiled from Poland, Modjeska became a landmark on the American stage. After leading at the Imperial in Warsaw for a decade, she moved to California and built a life at a ranch with Count Bozenta, guiding aspiring talents and supporting Paderewski. Now retiring from the stage, she preserves her legacy as a patron and symbol of resilience against oppression.
A garbled Enquirer clipped item notes Gyer Short joking about a trow and a collector herd this morning with a light tone and a stray cigar remark.
Fragmentary dialogue depicts a tense exchange involving a leading figure and a poet, with references to a violent event and evasive replies about plans, fear, and future actions. The garbled text implies social unrest and personal grievances without clear attribution or outcome.
Fragmentary text shows a teacher explaining terms like trunk and Prana and a student asking about vent 2 and spring. The lines are garbled with misheard words and stray phrases, making a coherent event or context hard to determine.
Fragmentary message references generals and European and American locations with garbled names. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning ulcers and cancer like lesions. It claims relief from aches swelling and skin issues and offers free samples and testimonials through a mail order in Atlanta Georgia.
Agricultural and horticultural colonies on the Kansas City Southern Railway open for settlement in Arkansas and Louisiana. Lockesburg Colony in Sevier County, Arkansas covers about 30,000 acres. Loring Colony in Sabine Parish, Louisiana covers about 3,600 acres. Land prices range from five to fifteen dollars per acre with favorable terms for settlers. Colonies offer arable land for farming, gardening, trucking and tobacco, suitable for cotton and corn, in a scenic area with good climate and water. Official notices list G. Warner, J. S. Bry, and others from immigration offices in Kansas City, Missouri.
A. A. Boyce of Trenton Missouri described a severe cold and back pain that left him barely able to walk. After using Deans Kidney Pills his backache gradually disappeared enabling him to resume normal work and activity.
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