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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
4
An elderly man in Illinois tries to steer William Jennings Bryan toward drinking before a speech. Bryan refuses repeatedly, calmly declining with dignity as the crowd watches the scene unfold.
In a witty exchange: Madge laments unseen fashions while Marjorie notes the slit skirt’s popularity. A closing quip observes that the sharpest gain often fails to yield true success.
While Sir Herbert Tree rested at Marienbad a stranger stopped him apologetically claiming he mistook him for Beerbohm Tree. Sir Herbert denied being the actor, noting the resemblance despite the error. The exchange ended with a courteous refusal and mutual good humor.
A Staunton Virginia reader describes severe scalp itching burning and hair loss during summer. After trying salves, a cake of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment provided relief and cleared the outbreak in two weeks. Signed J L Smith, Oct 35 1912. Cuticura samples advertised with address in Boston.
French army inspectors debate bread quality with a panel of physicians. They report white bread may raise meat intake and energy, while partially bolted flour with coarser bran improves health and economy. experts remain divided on the relative value and diet.
Parisian followers of a famed but pompous painter tell a peat story about Sargent. Last autumn he moved in European society in Venice and complimented an amateur painter with Grand Canal sketches. He advised sending works to the Artistes Francaise and to mention his name Jolie Singer Sargent and to introduce himself as an American.
A guide for fashionable DIY accessories explains how to craft a Gladstone collar from an organdy handkerchief and wire, plus techniques for fake fruits in red yellow and green. Instructions cover folding cutting centering dots hemming and attaching wire supports for a structured collar and decorative fruit trims.
Features of tailor mades include a threequarter coat with a kilting frill and a folded sash of figured material. A brick red duvetyn model shows a knee length cut with a six inch frill and oriental silk sash. Back skirts form pointed tabs that extend onto the sash while sleeves mirror the tab effect. A covert cloth model showcases a draped front and peplum top with a longer rear, stylish and up to date.
The piece discusses new foulard and taffeta dress designs aimed at older women. It notes accents that blend modern futurist touches with traditional elegance, observing Chinese decorative influences and bright colors toned down by careful contrasts.
A description notes a large turnover collar with points at the shoulder made of white linen and accented by black and red floss embroidery. The item highlights delicate needlework and the contrast of bold floss against pale fabric.
Plaited skirts appear in serge silk satin and crepe de chine with heavy ironing to plump the pleats. Tartans are worn with tartan waists or edging. plaid refers to shawl or rug. Plain woolen plaits suit long coats and gowns. ideal for carriages on continental railways.
The shower bouquet is favored by some brides with satin ribbons cascading from the bouquet and trailing down the gown, knots of blossoms creating a continuous floral shower to the skirt’s hem.
The process uses fewer leaves that are crushed and dried then heavily spiced with a spoonful of sachet powder. The mixture is placed in bags lined with a thin corim and tied at the top with satin ribbons, creating attractive sachets for drawers, closets, or anywhere clothes are kept.
A simple paint solution replaces costly jardinieres. Paint primary flower pots and saucers in a coordinating flat color. Green blue or Chinese blue hues create a quaint decorative look that harmonizes with room color schemes.
The article describes a jewelry page showing jet bead strings in graduated shades with pears, a cameo rhinestone brooch, a jet and rhinestone necklace, and a center design featuring brilliant strands with square jet bead pendants. A bowknot and belt buckle combine cut jet and rhinestones.
The piece notes black maintains a place in fashion this season. Black hats are prominent and black satin or taffeta frocks appear in abundance. Black satin girdles add character to bright dresses and wash frocks, white or colored.
Hat box edges are slit to let the lid drop on hinge when raised, enabling removal without taking down the box. Shelf storage improves cupboard appearance, and wallpaper or plaid fabrics on hats and boxes gain popularity in smart homes and streets flourishes.
A dress features a neck that tapers to the waist with a jaunty ruffle. The ruffle is lined with bright satin crepe, causing the vivid hue to show softly as it ripples.
A famous dressmaker borrows from early Victorian pictura to create a dace gown for a debutante. Wide chiffon flounces bodice frills and slim sleeves yield a soft, original look worn with silk stockings and black velvet slippers. Viennese fashion foregrounds blue edged flowers.
A cautious buyer recalls intending to buy RUB NO MORE WASHING POWDER and notes renewed enthusiasm after her husband brings home the product. The reminder urges readers not to overlook RUB NO MORE.
A Buffalo News platform worker, John D. Wells, spoke in Sherwood New York. An elderly listener kept staring at him and asked if he was related to the Wellses of Jamestown, revealing a personal connection rather than curiosity about the lecture.
Lisa Barber of Mangham recounts a West Tennessee trip praising Cardus as a tonic for women. She credits two bottles with restoring health and strength and urges others to try it, noting it helped her perform all tasks and calling it the standard woman’s tonic. The piece also mentions a London magician dinner.
Electrical control drives life size silhouettes imitating infantry and cavalry on tracks. The dummies simulate slow marching, break into a run, then plunge into trenches, exposing only heads for shooters to target.
Health and beauty benefits of resinol soap and ointment promoted for eczema ringworm sunburn and insect bites. Ads claim soothing effects with low cost and quick action, selling through druggists. Elsie De Wolf comments on New York democracy and talent amid summer plans in Versailles and Venice.
A collage of vintage ads and quips includes a malaria remedy claim, a New Haven railway anecdote about back talk, a worm remedy for children, a note on a Colored church gathering, and a joke about collars. The items reflect period advertising tone, social humor, and everyday public notices.
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