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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1897
Page
7
Great Big Shoe Day features tan 15 inch Women’s Bicycle Boots at 1.75, ladies Oxford Ties 1.50, boots 2.50, and 24 styles plus closeout suits from 7.50 to 15.00. Also silk and linen fabrics, skirts, capes, and corsets offered at reduced prices with numerous items under 1.00 to 6.98.
In Penns Grove New Jersey farmers report calf prices rising to 5 cents per pound for 150 to 200 pound calves after a winter of culling to bolster milk profits. Commencement at Pottstown School noted with Rev. Dr. Taylor delivering the baccalaureate. George Schoza, 5, drowns at Pottstown racecourse. body recovered.
A column discusses summer gowns and current fashions. It highlights small checks in tweeds and serges, tailored gowns with inch-wide hip tucks, shepherds plaid morning wear, blue velvet boleros with white suede trims, lisse vests, and fancy foulards in royal blue and pearl gray.
The feature highlights a summer shoulder cape with a short full effect resembling an extended neck ruff. It notes transparent fabrics grenadine mousseline de soie batiste and net heavily plaited with jet and butter colored lace figures. The zouave jacket varied garment is also discussed for its style and practical drawbacks.
Witty commentary on fashion and social life fills The Feminine Observer. Notes note Jubilee displays at Evans and Sharpless Bros., seaside weekends for wage earners, park picnics, and a Metropolitan Queen's Jubilee trip plan for Mrs Ingram and a Paris tour.
New York reports a longtime McCord claim against Peru may be settled. Minister Iguren travels to the U S with documents guiding a final adjustment after nearly twelve years of negotiations. Victor H. McCord, a Pennsylvania native, faced wrongful imprisonment and injury during Peru's 1885 revolution.
Special Telegram reports in Pepricktown New Jersey that a large watermelon sized bug is attacking asparagus plants. The pest goes unnoticed until rot appears, by which time the plant cannot be saved.
In Portstown on June 13 the papers taken from Henry and Jacob Gabel’s safe were recovered about one mile above town. The thieves hid them in a box in a wheat field after realizing the loot was of little value. Gabels think the robbers match the description of men who shot a Camden policeman earlier this week.
A report from England’s Registrar General notes more female than male centenarians per million, 225 women and 182 men reaching age 100. A humorous lecture by a Learned Doctor warns cyclists to keep mouths closed to avoid ingesting microbes. A fashion trend favors corsage over skirt improving wardrobe value.
A debated claim notes that married men appear to live longer than singles while a minstrel chorus counters the idea as merely seeming longer not real. Explanations point to tobacco use, spending habits, and early male casualties. The English Registrar General's view is uncertain amid broader doubts.
Miss Cayenne analyzes a man's self opinion with quiet curiosity. She notes his excessive self regard and questions what guides his judgment. The exchange from the Washington Star captures a wry view of vanity.
Simons Bro and Co announces belt sales expanding to all directions after strong demand. The factory promotes leather belts, silk covered belts in solid colors and plaid effects, and sterling silver buckles in enameled jeweled gilt finishes.
The piece details blouses with linen or smart collars, kid belts in bright colors and buckles, white pieces as soft as gieve kid, and belts cinching waists. Scarfs and lace trimmed nets serve as cravats, with butter colored lace and black lace accents on bodices, skirts, and girdles.
A pasted list advises using chloride of lime to deter rats and vinegar to tenderize boiling water for meat or fowl. It recommends punctual weekly mending, using warm baked bread or cake, and notes that wearing a clean apron while making beds prevents bed clothes from becoming soiled.
Ursinus College held its 27th commencement activities starting with the president’s bacalaureate sermon in Bomberger Memorial Hall. President Spangler sat with local pastors as Trinity Reformed Church furnished music. The sermon, based on Second Timothy 1:18, urged evidence and testing beliefs, linking religious knowledge to personal growth and service to God.
The First Presbyterian Church of Germantown celebrated its Sunday schools 81st anniversary with singing and recitations on Children’s Day. William Sidebottom led readings while Masters Allen Young Howard Roberts and Church Longstreth delivered Bible passages. Attendance totals showed 748 at the home school and 213 at the Somerville school. Reverend C R Erdman gave the address on the schools work guiding youth toward religious life.
Hall Caine compares English and American women asserting intellectual differences between nations and genders. The piece argues such generalizations by visitors are unreliable and reflect personal taste rather than fact, noting his praise for some countrywomen but deeming tastes subjective.
A motivational piece urges seizing the moment and completing tasks immediately. It emphasizes starting with the first pressing duty, letting others follow in order, and avoiding procrastination. The anecdote about a father teaching action reinforces the rule to act today rather than delay.
Peel and chop six ripe tomatoes, mix with bread crumbs salt onion juice pepper and chopped parsley. Form into croquettes, dip in eggs and bread crumbs, fry in hot fat. If too soft add more crumbs or potted rice, serve with tomato sauce.
The sole Pennsylvania expert promises to remove wrinkles pimples freckles scars and related marks with proven results. See exhibit at Bourse this week only. MISS CLOUD 191 SOUTH THIF ENTM STREET.
Hosiery manufacturer offers samples totaling 190 with men and women’s wear including fancy effects. New Louisine silks feature a new weave stripes colors and price at $1.00. Women’s lisle gauntlets for bicycle and driving in white 12 ender 12 c from 25c. colors from 50c up. Bisque babies lie on stomachs kicking chubby legs.
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