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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
8
Fragmented OCR style notes describe an exhibit dubbed Time Terror with references to ancient Egyptian themes and a room interior showing radical changes in building design. Mentions of school houses, such as district changes, and a cement coat wall treatment. Also includes faded ads for foot care products and a broken telephone cue from Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A Newport overview of summer garb showcases the season’s light wares and new silhouettes. Boleros, point d esprit coats, lace trimmed blouses, tub or wash gowns, and linen gowns with Persian and Russian embroidery appear alongside sailor collars and bright color pairings. The piece notes bigger sleeves, colored tulle bows, and Paris inspired mixes such as navy nun’s veiling with emerald and blue accents.
A Portland Maine crewman on the Albert W. Black reports a remarkable catch ten miles off Matinicus. A fisherman reeled in a big cod with a lobster clamped to its tail, likely grabbing as the fish neared the surface. The tale, witnessed at Oliver’s lobster shop on Commercial Wharf, is presented as proof.
A narrator recalls a peculiar encounter about aroma in books, where an eccentric friend explains that true scent comes from binding and pages. He praises rare editions from Bohn library and laments American publishing haste, insisting only certain volumes emit the refined fragrance of craftsmanship.
A vivid sketch from Woman's Home Companion describes Brittany weddings with the tailor as a high ranking figure. The ceremony includes rhyming wooing, guarded procession, bagpipe escort, and a staged courtship before the bride is revealed. Mock parley and blessed bread and wine precede a feast while relatives present elders and potential bridesmaids, ending only when the bride appears ready.
An optimistic view credits American progress with transforming Europe through competition, promising a cure to European stagnation. The speaker argues Europe should adopt American efficiency, industry, and innovation, citing shared bloodlines and the Franco American bond, while urging Europe to embrace American models rather than fear them.
A promotional piece extols Peruna as a universal cure for female catarrh and nervous ailments, claiming most female troubles arise from catarrh. It includes testimonials from Hartman’s patients, invites letters for free treatment guidance, and asserts Peruna’s efficacy in restoring health and voice.
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