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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
7
The article describes decorative ribbon bags for Christmas and daily use, from street bags in heavy brocade to small vanity and work bags. It notes Dresden ribbons, gilt threads, and velvet flowers, with designs Fig 1–4, satin linings, and rosettes, plus scented sachet interiors and mirror fittings.
The article surveys Christmas weather beliefs and omens. Farmers link a warm spring to a 4 seasonable Christmas and a cold, windy Hastertide to frost. A rainy Christmas signals a poor year, while thunder or clear sun has opposite implications. Observers seek Dec 21 noon wind cues from the St Thomas day weathercock.
Three pounds raisins and one and a half pounds currants washed. One pound butter and sugar. Half pound almonds and walnuts cut fine. Two bars unsweetened chocolate. Seven eggs. Salt and spices including allspice cinnamon cloves nutmeg. Baking powder sifted in six cups flour. Citron peel orange and lemon, figs, cayenne, glycerine. Bake in lined tins in a slow oven two hours or per tin size.
The Mesembryanthe plant in South Africa grows on stony ground and mimics pebbles so well that visitors take it for a rock. A related species bears two large duck egg sized leaves with weathered green stone surfaces. Another variety resembles quartz pebbles and briefly blooms bright yellow.
A lecturer asserts statistics show blondes are harder to get along with than brunettes. An astonished man suggests his wife’s black hair is dyed, prompting a humorous exchange about appearance and doubt.
Miss Katherine McCallister of Indianapolis describes a rash that started on her face, spread to arms and back, caused itching and disfigurement, and kept her awake. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she saw improvement in seven to eight days and full cure in about eighteen or twenty days. Cuticura advertised worldwide with free samples via a 32-page Skin Book.
A bride asks for boneless meat and fat free gristle. The butcher suggests she take an egg, a quip that turns the exchange into a witty market scene from Youth's Companion.
Mothers urged to carefully inspect every bottle of Castoria to ensure it bears the In Use For Over 0 Years claim. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children.
Cartoonish quip pits a boastful suitor declaring his fortune at the feet of a fair lady. The lady retorts that his fortune is modest, while he insists it will look large beside her small feet. A light exchange of wits in a society-page vignette.
A Gray County probate judge reports relief from six years of heart trouble after taking Dodds Kidney Pills. He describes dizziness eye puffiness shortness of breath and back ache before relief began about a year ago. Now 63 he claims renewed vigor and weight and urges others to contact Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York for remedies and add on household hints and music free offers.
The Duke of Connaught praised Canadian welcome for American settlers in Macleod Alberta. He stressed freedom to live travel and marry under Canadian laws and urged obedience to the laws without forcing citizenship. He noted Americans and Britons alike are welcomed and praised western Canada’s growth and hospitality.
An old advertisement argues tired blood weakens the heart causing palpitations and fainting. It promotes Tonitives as a tonic and claims improved blood nourishment with regular use, listing price per box and mail order from The Tonitives Co in Buffalo N Y.
Letters from mothers and young women describe relief from menstrual cramps and dizziness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Richard N Dunnam and Miss Cora Fosnana report improved health and gratitude, with endorsements from Rochester New York and Stoutsville Ohio readers.
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