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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
7
The article notes a rise in one piece gowns built on a single line of white net that slip over the shoulders for easy summer wear. It also praises two piece wash silk frocks in narrow stripes blue yellow green and lavender with pearl buttons, belts, and manly shirt styling as fashionable yet affordable alternatives.
Advice from Chicago News on preventing eye strain through regular daily eye baths with soft water or boric acid, proper seating light, and avoiding rubbing eyes. Emphasizes not sharing eye cups, resting periods, and when to consult an eye specialist.
A Victorian tone notes evening attire for young girls. Diaphanous dresses and scarves of tulle in various colors wrap around the figure and neck, showing how even young wearers imitate a woman’s knack for graceful wrapping and stylish effect.
New petticoats feature deep pointed yokes with net or silk foundations and ruffles down to the hem. Some styles are slightly stiffened while most rely on a heavy cord at the bottom and hair lace trim for width and elegance.
A Calgary magnet article argues Western Canada farmers generate wealth through crops and livestock. It cites Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba yields in 1915, totaling hundreds of millions in cash from wheat oats barley flax and dairy products with honey and other crops noted. It contrasts real wealth with inflated values and praises farmers’ hard work.
Friends recount a Trenton train episode where Billy Sunday confronted a drunken man. After an eloquent sermon on temperance the drinker threatened violence, and Sunday replied that charity begins at home and warned against giving away what one needs oneself.
An advertisement invites readers to request a free book titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure by Jesse Case of Brockton Massachusetts. The offer promises a definitive guide and urges people suffering from rheumatism or neuritis to write for the free copy.
Mrs. Jones prepares to travel for two weeks and her husband asks her not to tidy the house before leaving. She objects noting the effort, while he jokes that telegrams would cost too much to send each time he needs something.
A humorous exchange about Mr Yeast studying his wife like a book before marriage and trying to suppress her after tying the knot. The remark notes his lack of influence with men who lack self faith.
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