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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
7
The article describes a versatile fall street costume built from a short bolero style jacket in Saxe blue Deauville cloth and black taffeta, paired with a tunic skirt. It notes soutache trim, a deep black girdle, a nay bib, elbow-length sleeves, white net or chiffon guimpe, and a taffeta lower skirt, suitable for afternoon wear in crepe de Chine.
The article notes bobbing hair is less popular while practical short styles gain. It describes young girls wearing hair long with a large ribbon bow at the back, using a yard and a quarter of six inch taffeta ribbon.
Step by step method to refresh silk shirts with tucked bosoms. After washing, wring and fold in a Turkish towel, roll tightly and let rest. Iron the shirt except the bosom, then place the bosom on a bosom board and pin it while it dries to restore its appearance.
A model features a single black rose accent on white net, showcasing the current vogue for black in women’s dress. The striking contrast highlights the trend influencing trimming and decorations across garments.
The article describes round shoulders and related postural faults in children. It notes forward head, drooping shoulders, flat chest, prominent shoulder blades, and protruding abdomen. Causes include growth, inactivity, poor air, illness, and weak will, with lasting effects if not mitigated by movement and play.
The article defines a rucksacke as a denim or heavy cloth bag with one or two back pockets for accessible items. It is closed by a cord, carries underwear and toilet items, resembles a meat sack in shape, and comes in green or khaki colors, favoring ease of access over a knapsack.
A plain frock of tub silk in violet features a white silk collar and sleeve ruffles. The tunic hangs from a hip yoke with purple silk plaiting, and the violet silk yoke and tunic sit over a white underskirt. A knotted purple satin ribbon forms the front and the girdle.
Mayor J D Lyle orders ads on punch boards and drawing devices in Sparta. City council bans shipment of beer or liquor by express firms to Sparta. Illinois news item reports multiple local actions amid statewide events and a robbery case in Kankakee.
Exchange jokes about farmers and a comic opera director training chorus. The question asks how they are alike, revealing a pun about raising chickens and raising voices. The dialogue hints at shared labor in two distant contexts.
In a smoker of the limited a discussion centers on Joe Knowles the Boston artist who lived in the woods without food or clothing for weeks to prove nature provides. A Maine skeptic notes August sledding and Farmington folk rival with their hard snow tradition.
Notice urges careful examination of Castoria bottles with the signature Estain, highlighting over 30 years of trusted use. It emphasizes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and promotes its safe remedy status.
A humorous exchange unfolds when a poker chip in a man's pocket prompts his wife to joke about spice. He mishears spice as spies, leading to a playful misunderstanding about life and marriage.
A humorous exchange about displaying a fighter’s photo ends with the quip to place it as an upper cut, highlighting a light moment in a boxing themed setting. The remark mixes sport and stagecraft, reflecting crowd-pleasing bravado and showmanship.
A Kansas City Star syndicated piece by Homer Hoch argues against arming for peace. It contrasts Old Bill Jones a gun carrier who fights in brawls with nations seeking readiness to fight. The column calls the Bill Jones theory junk and urges restraint.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes Mrs Bluff claiming control over her husband. The joke pivots on her friend Mrs Barker losing her trunk in Germany and Mrs Bluff dispatching her husband to cable the Kaiser a full description.
An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy Co. products including Fry Murine Eye Remedy for red weak and watery eyes and granulated lids. The snippet references eye comfort and a diffusion of brand names in Chicago.
A short exchange questions belief in love at first sight. One person dismisses immediate faith yet hints such moments occur, offering a nuanced view of romance in a casual, intimate tone.
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