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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
3
A feature on new ribbon sashes made from messaline ribbon showcasing rosettes bows and tassel ends. Describes designs including a seven-bow rosette back and fringed ribbon ends, their weight and luster adding elegance to plain white dresses and lighter fabrics.
A description of fashionable garden party headwear, praising flowery hats in Leghorn and Tuscan braid, the durability of muline net hats, and the fad of black matine lace hats for both young and older women. It notes chin-straps and velvet bridles as youthful touches, and advises one versatile hat for dress, attributed to Julia Bottomley.
Summer suit fashions feature white and natural dominates plus blue pink green and tan. Striped cotton fabrics on light grounds and some prints are used, often with plain fabric accents. skirts or coats mix plain and fancy materials.
Damask cloths in pale colors with matching napkins are returning to vogue for luncheon tables while colored linen remains unsuitable for dinner settings. Pale yellow green blue and pink damasks appear in brides to be dower chests. Colored embroideries and damasks are used in modern outfits and for Japanese designs, favored for table use.
Silk and bead tassels ornament drapery, skirts, sashes, and necklace ends, appearing on jackets and frocks as decorative equivalents to buttons in various conflicts.
The underpetticoat and vest use plain fabrics while the coat and tunic are made from printed or striped materials.
The article lists handbags to accompany the all white costume. Irish lace trim, white lining, and crocheted rope-like handles appear. Bags are flat envelope style with a front flap secured by two crocheted buttons.
Sir Herkely Moynihan warns the British Medical Association against rushing operations. He warns rapid, rough techniques cause tissue damage and poor outcomes, urging surgeons to balance care with speed. He condemns "canine" quick methods and calls for the patient, precise approach to avoid fatal results.
The passage blends odd pipe traditions from India and Europe with historic Nile flood lore. It cites improvised tobacco pipes in India, a famed pipe minister in General Digecher's army, and ancient river rites tied to the Nile. It notes the Nile’s flooding cycle and claims its source in paradise, plus remarks on water quality and Apis priests guarding sacred bulls.
In New York gunmen cornered Labby the Lout and gave him one minute to pray before executing him. The scene, described as tragic with melodramatic trimmings, shows the killers ready and watchful as Labby prayed for interposition. The act is framed as a judgment on a supposed traitor.
A central American report says a likely radium deposit was located at Cerro Felon in Sensuntepeque, Salvador, by an English engineer who studied the district years ago. Initial samples showed complex minerals but little value. renewed analysis now indicates clear radium evidence with two engineers sent for detailed ore investigations.
The Siam recently built at Copenhagen is the largest motor ship in the world. It measures 427 feet in length and has a displacement of 13,200 tons.
Cleveland and Hanover reader letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from side pains and female trouble avoiding surgery. Mrs Griffith of Cleveland reports long relief and regular cycles after use. Mrs Wilt of Hanover credits rapid improvement enabling normal work. Letters note confidential responses from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
In the New Brunswick legislature, opposition leader Judge Fisnington from Westmoreland urged open debate during a vigorous address against a government measure. Shouting, he declared his constituents should hear him, prompting Mr. Jair to signal an attendant to open the windows.
An eco friendly regimen shows Cuticura Ointment applied gently to affected skin for five minutes then washed with Cuticura Soap. Regular use of the soap aids in preventing inflammation and clogging of pores. Sample of each free with 2p Skin Book at Cuticura Dept L Poston.
A young girl observes her uncle's script typewriter, noting its letters are joined like handwriting. She exclaims she wants to see a machine that writes words instead of letters, showing her curiosity about the unusual device during a visit to his office.
Two Texas physicians confront a distressed colleague on a street. Dr Blister worries for the sick man while Dr Lownaver admits illness and resists care, joking about self prescription and the risk of arrest for attempted death by own action.
Adam voices reluctance about leaving the Garden as Eve notes the task ahead. The pair anticipate explaining the animals and tigers in this place to northern explorers and geographical experts beyond yonder, a remark recorded by the Washington Star.
The Odd Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic markets itself as a general tonic with quinine and iron to act on the liver drive out Majsha enrich the blood and build up the whole system. The price is listed as zero cents.
A dialogue hints at a concealed rip under the sleeve beside an unmailed letter. The exchange suggests overlooked clues and a sharper eye discovers unintended evidence amidst casual talk.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil claiming it cures old sores and other ailments. It promises relief from pain and healing, with prices listed as 25c, 50c, and $1.00.
Practical advice on starting flowers, avoiding cold ground, and choosing varieties. Emphasizes salvia, dianthus, and carnation from seed, towerbed caution, and placing large trees to the lawn edge. Recommends Shasta daisies, red hot poker, cotton plants as novelty, and vigorous soil preparation with bone meal and manure.
A London Chron icle excerpt recalls Lamb’s dislike of Hastings as a Cinque Port, preferring a simple fishing town past and criticizing busy urban spectacle. The piece apes pride in fishermen, cliffs, and moral images, noting the honest thief who takes only revenue.
A garbled ad copy promotes a foot powder described as relieving swelling and tired feet. It mentions improvised terms and names like Alien S and Leikey, with unclear product details and questionable efficacy.
Grace, a country girl sent to the city for college, returns for holidays to a family reception. She brags about a silk gown from what she calls a “little insignificant worm,” prompting her father to quip that it came from a worm that is not insignificant, highlighting folk humor from Lippincott’s.
A bank receives a misspelled inquiry asking what annual interest a 15 dollar deposit would earn and whether the husband can withdraw without the wife’s signature, plus whether prior permission is required. A separate note mentions attending a spiritualist seance where a spirit allegedly appeared as a test of appearances.
An old patent medicine claim promises cure of itching, bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days with the first application bringing ease. The ad offers a money back refund if Pazc ointment fails and urges quick action, ending with a social quip about women and saving money.
A wry line praising Solomon as a champion wise man, noting the boast of 1,000 wives as if coaching him. The phrase mocks grand claims about wisdom and vast harem, reflecting humorous biblical hyperbole.
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