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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
7
A Kansas City Star fashion note touts sand embroidery as a key feature for the coming white season. The sketch shows an all white summer gown with hand embroidery on white cotton marquisette and ratine, a two flounced skirt, delicate rose motifs, and a velvety bow accent.
A fur care tip advises airing furs to dry and refresh them. Use grain alcohol on a whisk broom to brush the fur against its grain, loosen mats with a comb, and air dry thoroughly. Once dry, brush with the grain using a stiff brush for a polished look.
A blouse resembling a negligee appears among early spring dressiest blouses. It features a length below the waist used as a peplum worn outside the skirt, and is cinched with a broad crushed belt in matching or contrasting material.
The piece argues chic style comes from meticulous finishing rather than opulent fabrics. It contrasts two kinds of women: those who dress with refinement and those who merely clothe themselves, praising American women for widespread tasteful appearance and the value of simple, elegant lines.
A historical advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache nervousness and kidney disturbances. It claims kidneys fail and poisons remain in blood causing pain and fatigue and urges taking Doan's at first sign of trouble. The piece presents user testimonials as proof of effectiveness.
A condemned man grumbles throughout his murder trial and sentence. He complains about his cell and breakfast and even the scaffold distance. At the last moment he fears the plank safety before the hangman proceeds.
How to craft candle shades with wire frames and shirred silk to create a soft pink glow ideal for a dining room in winter. Describes using old rose china silk, gilt braid, and tiny silk roses on pale green foliage to achieve a warm, decorative effect. Various color options like yellow orange and deep pink enhance the cozy ambiance.
A simple dress described in brown cashmere with blue spotted foulard straps. The model shows a short waisted Magyar bodice attached to a waistband that joins the skirt.
Mrs. Charles BE. Brooke of Kingsville Missouri reports eighteen years of painful ankle sores with little relief until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She states skin finally healed after three months of treatment and notes ongoing relief. Advertisement invites readers to request Cuticura samples and skin book from Boston.
Orville Wright condemns scientific management as inhuman and recalls a humorous tale about Cornelius Husk in a general store. The anecdote contrasts rigid efficiency with everyday horseplay and broken Plymouth Rock eggs.
A brief comic note recounts Roberts first zoo visit with Uncle Ben asking about the animals. The boy deadpans that the kangaroo and elephant should swap tails after examining the exhibit. An ad line promotes Laxa Tive Brom o Quinine and Misfits dyes.
A lawyer questions an elderly black man charged with stealing a ham asking for an alibi. The man claims innocence and says he hid the ham between eleven and midnight rather than being in bed.
Federal Judge Jeremiah W. Neterer granted a permanent injunction for Centaur Company of New York against Stewart & Holmes Drug Company Seattle for imitating Fletcher's Castoria labels. The decree orders recall of infringing goods, payment of costs, and damages set at $400. The infringement was traced from Honolulu to Seattle.
A quip about marriage and self perception follows by a promotion for Dean’s Mentholated Cough Drops claiming relief from throat irritation. The ad-style prose hints at male vanity and urges readers to buy at drug stores.
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