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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
2
Ellen Stan outlines a simple to elaborate pattern for girls six to twelve years old featuring Japanese influenced lines, box coats, and varied trims. It details fabric choices from cotton to silk, tucking methods, lace and embroidery accents, and how to copy the dress with a yoke extending to the waist. Readers can request pattern number 4100 by mailing 10 cents and their size and address.
An editorial argues Governor Fort mirrors President Roosevelt in facing South Jersey power broker David Baird. It cites Baird’s attacks on Fort, compares state and national struggles, and notes mutual admiration between Fort and Roosevelt despite opposition from political bosses.
The article warns Perth Amboy readers about summer water dangers after a stormy holiday weekend. It urges swimming ability, ready life preservers, and a competent skipper, noting drownings and near misses while stressing caution over social risks of joining risky outings.
The Taft remarks at Grant's Tomb last Saturday drew political opposition by critics who pointed to Grants weakness for strong drink in youth. Taft argued the contrast shows Grants greatness and self mastery, and that truth about Grant strengthens his legacy for young Americans and soldiers alike.
The article argues that lawmakers should imitate Speaker Cannon by returning home by automobile to show commitment to road and waterway improvements. It stresses that steady support for government aid to roads could bolster the movement in legislative halls and that the automobile era may aid progress.
A Good Housekeeping feature describes a solid wood linen chest thirty five inches high and forty six inches wide. It has two central compartments with drop doors, sliding shelves with finger grooves, a spring latch on the upper door, and a lock on the lower door. The piece can be plain or ornamental and its flat top doubles as a serving table.
Advice on relieving foot calluses with adhesive plaster and moisture. Do not overwrap. Higgins shampoo uses egg and water to soften and fluff hair without soap. Headache relief varies. avoid constipation and try cold or hot applications or rest.
An odd clump of notes on theater and medical ads. Grace George and Frank Worthing are praised for their performance. The piece mentions plays with intermissions aiding anti liquor groups. A kidney remedy advert promotes a 80 day trial and money back guarantee from Sexton and others.
Practical summer ice scheduling for efficient cooling in small fridges and notes on violet themed room decor. Tips cover ice use, avoiding direct food contact with ice, violet papered rooms, enamel warming platters, burn first aid, plant watering with a cloth shield, and quick home remedies for minor injuries.
An old kitchen column offers simple methods for prune dessert with egg whites and custard, onion frying and coloring, gentle fish boiling in salted water, a marmalade wine sauce, a seasonal berry sauce, and a light cottage pudding recipe with butter milk eggs and flour.
In a drawing room scene at the Renwyck estate, Lord Croyland hesitantly agrees to perform a play to spare Miss Renwyck’s mood, while Richard Rexford Renwyck navigates a web of tactful deception. Valet Woolsey Bills schemes to blackmail Richard, proposing a two hundred pound payoff for inside information, but Richard turns the table by manipulating the confrontation and securing his control.
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