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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
7
Fashion writers warn American women to beware extreme fall hat openings that threaten to bankrupt dress budgets. Designers predict a shift toward more sane styles within a month, favoring the English walking hat and other bold yet balanced shapes over trump-like extremes.
The gray squirrel to be glorified in a deep brown disguise by Laxton the furrier. The petit gris transformed into a soft silky finish. Tusquash or Canadian rat imitating seal after fur removal. Dark pelts with ermine touches for muffs. Caracal offered as a cost effective option for fashionable women.
Elaborate evening robes showcase Canard blue in luxurious fabrics. A Rue de la Paix wrap for a leading American society matron features embroidered peacock feathers and bronze threads, with quill ends raised by padding. The surplice front forms a V neck and is edged with genuine canard feathers from the breast.
The article notes that easily digested foods rich in nourishment, free from acids and starches, best meet a child’s needs. It emphasizes choosing gentle, nutritious options that align with a young's stomach tolerance.
The description notes a coat cut for street wear, suggesting a white serge version adaptable to any dress. It features four semifitting backs and straight fronts cut into points, with pale green silk braid used for trimming.
The item describes a plain seven gore skirt in soft gray cloth with mauve checks and a matching gray crinoline hat trimmed with mauve silk and an aigrette. Required materials include four yards serge 46 inches wide four and a half yards cith 48 inches wide about one dozen yards braid and four buttons.
Lemon juice proves effective for cleaning stains from the hands and adding a pinch of salt enhances the power of the juice.
A terse exchange reveals a relative’s stingy memory as one character recalls how his uncle’s will excluded him. The remark exposes lingering hurt and ironies of inheritance.
J. F. Hennen of Milan Missouri writes that a twelve to fifteen year skin itch and outbreak was cured after using Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent. He also reports a leg infection from flu and pneumonia healed after three uses of the same remedies. May 13 1907.
On a very hot Sunday morning James accompanies his father to church despite reluctance. The boy asks why attend church in heat and the father cites Satan's presence in hot weather, prompting the boy to quip that Satan does not mind heat.
A fair maiden clings to a swaying seat as spirited horses race. The driver struggles to slow them and pleads for endurance while John tries to restrain the team.
An advertisement touts Spohn's remedy as the greatest cure for distemper pink eye heaves and related horse ailments. Sold by druggists and harness makers or mailed from the Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana. Bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar. Agents wanted and a free book offered.
A fragment shows dialog about a bowling alley worker and a social ad mix. It mentions Lewis' Single Binder Cigar from Peoria and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, plus Allen's Foot-Ease. Also includes a motto on self realization and a farm rental notice from Sioux City Iowa with a Byron quote.
Mrs B R Buffham of Roswell New Mexico reports success using 20 Mule Team Borax to rid her 8S Leghorn hens of lice. She notes prior inflammable sprayings caused fire hazards and says she will continue spraying and washing with Borax.
The firm thanks Henry for 30 years of faithful service then offers a month of reduced pay to help him place himself elsewhere. Henry explains he cannot save due to a large family, and the judge notes the offer and the plan to assist with placement.
A historic health notice warns against catarrh ointments with mercury as dangerous to smell and overall health. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. The ad notes testimonials are free and price is 75 cents per bottle while urging readers to buy via druggists.
An exchange quotes an idealist urging plain truth in speeches and private talks. The candidate responds that voters would not support someone who appeared ill natured, reflecting campaign era attitudes on candor and demeanor.
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