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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
6
A devotional urging gratitude as higher duty than prayer, citing Jesus healing the ten lepers and one returner. It stresses annual Thanksgiving as a keynote for the year, urges seeing nature’s beauty, keeping a gentle heart, and finding joy through Christ’s peace rather than circumstances. It cites St. Paul’s contentment in prison as the gospel's practical test.
The article advises selecting furs by harmonizing with a woman’s height figure and coloring. It endorses large furs for tall or small framed women with long hair while mid height prefers medium neck pieces, and warns stout figures should avoid long cape fur. It notes a trend toward fur heads tails and paws over plain muffs or stoles.
Brief advises that neat storage of hats veils ribbons collars and lace. proper folding of lingerie. hanging cloth suits. dust-free combs and brushes. well shaped shoes. and careful corset and glove care prevent dulling or marred appearance.
A suggestion to liven a black coat by adding an American beauty satin or velvet waistcoat. The waistcoat is described as a smart touch that signals fashion awareness and may be fastened down the center with black velvet or jet buttons.
A girl asks how to remove blackheads. A nurse advised a preparation of boracic acid half teaspoonful, spirits of rosemary two tablespoonfuls, and water six tablespoonfuls. The mix is made in triplicate, stored, and applied at night with heavy friction, and after dusty street exposure to keep skin unclogged.
Ivory toilet sets replace silver in many homes as women choose imitated ivory items for easy cleaning. Ivory brushes and trays wipe clean with a cloth, avoiding rubbing or weekly polish. Dressing table requisites and decorated boxes with flower sprays offer charm beyond plain or monogrammed backs.
Describes a school coat made from checked tweed with a di mple lacque shape and a loose front fastening. Features velvet collar and cuffs, velvet covering on buttons, pockets on both sides under a band, and a soft felt hat with a feather pompon. Materials listed include fabric and velvet quantities.
A group of Minnesota editors toured Western Canada and reported rapid development since ten years earlier. They note vast railway expansion, new towns, and large scale settlement turning wild land into grain fields. The piece mentions 160 acres of wheat land at $3 per acre plus 160 acres homestead, strong 1908 yields, Milestone Saskatchewan reports 30 bushels per acre, and 600000 bushels grain shipped. Free lands and transport details are available from Canadian Government Agents.
A Visitor questions why a golfer carries a phonograph during play while a Member explains it is a talking machine to instruct the caddie or offer remarks if the golfer falters or angers others.
A 80 year old man recounts years of piles with bleeding and itching ending after using Cuticura products. He describes self treatment over months including ointment injections and suppositories, avoiding surgery and costly remedies. April 26, 1907, Hopkinton New York.
A schoolroom joke unfolds as a teacher prompts Willie to name a horned animal and asks about how a father calls his wife at night. Willie replies that he calls her Betsy because it plagues her, revealing a humorous personal quip.
A terse exchange hints at a man judged by temperament years ago, crippling his ability to earn a living. The dialogue suggests social stigma and long lasting effects on his life and prospects.
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