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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
2
Booth discovers Hetty Castleton resembles the late Hawkright model Hetty Glynn in a set of studies and begins painting her setting a collision course with Sara Wrandall, Leslie, and a web of past deceptions. Hetty reveals a hidden romance as the plot deepens at Southlock and the village.
Excerpts recount Mark Twain’s cordial reception by the Prince of Wales and conversations with Albert Edward in Paris. A hotel terrace anecdote notes intimate glimpses of imperial dining and a reflective empress, while a London elevator anecdote and fire brigades muse on modernization and the end of horse-drawn apparatus.
The next day he arrives early with a copy of the Studio and shows her the reproduction. She studies it intently, taking time to gaze at the image before her.
The New York World notes Wisconsin's chief statistician found death certificates marked by absurd or conflicting causes and phrases. Examples include died in bed after feeling well, no cause known yet recovered, and death linked to chronic rheumatism but death followed.
Morris pleased with finding the correct indigo dye for an art project. His passion for color matches the era’s Gothic Art Youth companion tone.
The sea continues to claim property and lives despite better construction charts and lighthouse service. In 1913 British insured ships and cargoes totally lost cost $35,000,000. The Great Lakes storm last November caused $4,700,000 in total losses, with non total losses adding over $30,000,000 in damages.
A recent biographer notes Morris could be dull at times. During one talk he asked a female listener how she enjoyed it and received a blunt reply Not at all. The exchange underscores varying audience responses to the craftsman poet.
An incomplete clipping notes a remark about William and a discussion of the Culebra incident. The fragment hints at a broader news item but provides no concrete details, names, places, or outcomes beyond a tense exchange.
A thirteenth edition of a medical book promises guidance on avoiding colds starting at page three. Written by an eighty four year old doctor, the work boasts proven cold avoidance. Free copies are sent by Peruna Co of Columbus Ohio with testimonials from O Fred Linstrum and Mrs Henry Martin.
A unique edition of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is being sent from this country to a purchaser overseas. Valued at 5000 to 7500 dollars, the vellum manuscript is by Alberto Sangorski after 18 months of work. The title is pearl in gold, with 214 rubies and 36 amethysts on the cover. 400 stones total set in gold.
Advertisement describes California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It claims to ease feverish and irritable children, suggests a teaspoonful for coated tongues, and promotes a 50 cent bottle with usage printed on the label for all ages.
In a light exchange, Bobbie lists the zone types from torrid to frigid and adds numerous postal zones, reflecting a classroom chat about geographic divisions. The dialogue mentions one torrid zone, two temperate zones, two frigid zones, and many postal zones.
Indigestion and intestinal fermentation relieved by Booth-Overton Dyspepsia Tablet. 50c bottle at druggists. Money refunded if no help or request a free sample. Booth-Overton Co. 11 Broadway New York.
A brief dialogue notes refined manners versus fashionable dull polish. One character asserts truthfulness as a guiding plan in doubt, reflecting social norms and witty banter.
Mesotherium differs from radium mainly in price and rapid energy loss. Radium halves energy in 1,800 years, while mesotherium keeps full energy only for the first years and halves after about 20 years. Yet mesotherium costs far less, though still priced around 50,000 dollars per gram.
Roman stitch is used only in convent work and is sold for covering leaves or flower petals with a mid rib. Begin at the top and work from side to side, bringing floss down on the rib each time. Secure with a cross stitch. each stitch is fastened before the next.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to beautify hair instantly by cleansing dust oil and dandruff while promising new fine downy hair after weeks of use. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store.
The shivering Billville parson pleads for an early spring free of rheumatism and earthquakes. He envisions a clear season with fish and freedom, hammocks and happiness, sufficient plowing for exercise, and time to rest on life’s river banks, dreaming of wealth.
An advertisement touts Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills as a remedy for grumpiness linked to liver issues. It claims rapid, restorative effects and urges readers to try the product to feel better soon.
A woman architect advocates placing fireplaces on inside walls and grouping them to maximize heat and flue warm up. She argues that when one fire is lit the others light and draw better, improving overall warmth in the house. A friend is described as hoping to use you before you can use him.
An 19th century ad asserts that Dr Peerys Vermifuge Dead Shot quickly kills and expels worms. The copy promises fast relief within a few hours and uses persuasive language to appeal to readers seeking a quick remedy.
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