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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented page features a dramatic art teacher joke about a ventriloquist who loses his voice plus brief product plugs. Mentions Castoria safety bottle checks, Fletcher’s Castoria advertising, Christmas post cards offers, and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets claimed to regulate stomach liver and bowels.
The line argues that a firm, timely kick can spur a worthless man to change his course. It frames tough love as a practical corrective method and reflects harsh social discipline values of the period.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs Senna as a quick pleasant laxative for headaches colds indigestion pains constipation and sour stomach. It claims gentle action without irritation and urges buyers to purchase only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product with the company name on the front of each package.
A fashion feature urges home sewers to craft stylish one piece dresses with plaited bodices and puff trimming, using silk or satin in wistaria tones. It praises striped wool street suits, surpliced bodices, and tunic skirts, noting practicality, versatility, and the value of needlework for a well dressed appearance.
The article discusses broadcloth fashion for the season. It highlights Dame Fashion favoring high luster satiny broadcloths for smart autumn suits, trimmed with silk braids and velvets, and notes demand for wraps street coats and evening garments in elegante broadcloths.
Description outlines a dainty camisole using Nainsook Madapoliam or Jap Silk with strips of insertion across the front. Ribbon ties in a bow front and fine waist tucks reduce fullness. Basque is narrowed at the connecta basque with upper part. Materials listed include fabric and trims.
A fashion note outlines simple methods to wire bows for a neat Up standing look. It explains using millinery wire under a hem to prevent poke through and suggests hemming the wrong side to create a piping effect. The piece also mentions velvet and mousseline trim and color notes at the hem and waist.
Mrs Woods of Aurora Nebr shares a Doan's Kidney Pills testimonial claiming kidney disease risk from symptoms not recognized earlier. She describes swelling dropsy and bedridden weeks before using Doan's, then recovering quickly and returning to work.
Mrs Noble Tubman of Dodson Montana describes six weeks of severe infant sores that covered the body and caused sleepless nights. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing the child in six weeks after other remedies and doctors failed. A free sample and booklet are offered by Cuticura at Boston.
A gathering of new and veteran teachers turned into a light hearted social. The mood was cheerful as the host proposed a toast to teachers and the group drank with good humor. One speaker responded modestly with a playful line, adding a light note to the event.
Fragmented prose references people seeking gold from the ocean and promoting Humiliary Wizard-Oit as a sudden illness remedy. It hints at a safety-focused sales pitch urging families to buy a bottle. The text includes scattered phrases about Wall Street and widespread interest.
A fragmented OCR snippet references a cross reference and a query about a reference from Bridget Faine. It mentions a poker held until something was obtained and cites Harper's Bazaar as a source. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates.
An obituary and anecdotal sketch note William Rotch Wister as father of American cricket and a catalyst for feminism. The excerpt recounts a Philadelphia Acorn Club talk criticizing male secrecy, with a parable about secrecy and gender roles and a remark on Luck and diligence leading to wealth.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions a tramp refused shelter and a 26c bottle of Kra Winstow's Soothing Syrup for Children. The text also includes a quip about ignorance worrying a woman and a stray phrase about teething discomfort.
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