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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
6
Mrs Lenora Bodenhamer of Kernersville North Carolina recounts relief from chronic stomach trouble and indigestion after following Dr Hartman’s advice and using Peruna and Manulin The letter claims a complete recovery and urges others with similar symptoms to seek Peruna treatment citing numerous testimonials in the file
The piece advises on economical yet stylish winter wraps, favoring long simple designs over heavy trim. It compares fabrics like black broadcloth, velvet, and silk, and explains why home sewing rarely saves money unless skilled, detailing costs for a full-length black broadcloth coat with satin lining and ornamental braiding.
A florist cautions beginners to avoid panic when foliage plants droop after being brought indoors for the fall. Yellowing and leaf drop can occur as plants adjust. Do not fertilize plants while not in a growing state. feed them once they have adapted and are actively growing.
To remove knots when hemming or overhanding hold the thread firmly as it comes from the material. Put the needle into the loop with the thread on tension until the loop disappears. Remove the needle and pass the thread through the fingers from the material toward the needle. The knot is removed and you avoid annoyance and possible thread breakage. Always hold the thread firmly at the material.
A fragmented muse proclaims that true greatness lies in how a man adapts, not in static virtues. The brief suggests resilience and leadership emerge from those overlooked, reshaping expectations of what constitutes strength and merit.
A sketch shows a case for two military hair brushes and a comb sized to fit. It is stiffened with thin cardboard and edged with cord, has a top flap that folds over and buttons, plus a small pocket for the comb. Exterior dark green art linen, interior silk lining.
The wide bibs of lace or embroidery pinned on the waist last winter remain popular and are used to trim separate lingerie waists. They appear in lace or muslin covered with a small white braid design.
The piece recounts warnings from W E Mighell about American travelers losing valuables to pickpockets in Europe, Italy, Rome, and Venice. Mighell describes a $10,000 letter of credit theft in Venice and a missing watch in Rome, noting police demands for a reward and hotel advice against reporting.
A playful exchange references Billinger’s long absence and his changing hair, hinting at his divided looks and a mystery to the speaker. The dialogue implies years without contact and a dramatic change in appearance.
A reflection on life’s strangeness with remarks about exaggeration and youth from the Atchison Globe. The piece notes little in life remains truly odd and emphasizes the familiarity of the old stories.
Lola recalls a bold promise from Borem to go to the world’s end for her, while Grace asks what she said. She says she urged him to begin the journey home and then stop. A string of wry anecdotes follows about animals’ keen senses and a neighborly grievance about borrowed sugar.
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