In the Realm of Society and Club Life
A reflection on women’s clubs, their civic role, and moral purpose, praising club work for community betterment, education, philanthropy, and public spirit, with notes on local society events, receptions, and social gatherings honoring members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls of Congress
Anxi
Colonial Dames
Daughters of the Revolution
Daughters of the Republic
Woman's Club
Associated Charities
United Action
Dorothy Danforth
Fashion Hints From The Light's Readers New York
New York Aug 30 Daily autumn fashions appear unsettled with many changes ahead. Tight weight wools stay in use long for slim lines while lightweight cloths and Venetian broadcloth take over as temperatures rise. Velvet and vicuna fabrics appear in advance samples for fall coats and tailor outfits. The slim ultr smart skirt remains a question with habit back shapes favored for warmth and fullness at the back. Hats display dark red to light straw tones with trims of silk, satin ribbons, faux pearls, and emerald accents. Embroideries and circles or dots decorate plains and fabrics such as camel’s hair and cheviot. Sleeves grow in width and variety, from coat to voluminous long silk coat styles, with strappings and braids as popular trims. Maude Griffin notes shifts toward wider shoulders and commodious sleeves for autumn wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Batiste
Vicunas
Maude Griffin
Human Nature Etchings Incidents in a Country Town
A collection of quick sketches from a country town highlighting humorous misunderstandings and local quirks. Tales include a worker’s nickname straw poss, a hotel guest mistaking con sume for insult, a river name mix up Skunk, a polite whisper skunk, and various sly jests about love, pride, and petty schemes among residents.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Liver Cure
A selling blurb claims the pills regulate the liver, purify blood, and improve skin and complexion. Advertises Kalteyer & Sons and Geo F Schmitt as proprietors with Adolph Dreiss as druggist, price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Kalteyer & Sons
Geo. F. Schmitt
Adolph Dreiss
Quips and Conundrums from a Quiet Town
A stitched collection of wry observations and witticisms on daily life. The piece ridicules arrogance and vanity, notes on money, travel, love, and public manners, and ponders human foibles with light sarcasm and gentle humor.
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid remedy for colds coughs and throat and lung troubles. It promises to reduce inflammation clear the head and strengthen mucous membranes and notes safety for children with testimonials from James Clayin and Wm Appmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. Clayin
Schasi
Wm. Appmann
Snake bite remedy touted by local paper
The Stephenville Empire reports a nine year old girl was bitten by a rattlesnake near Richardson creek and, after applying kerosene and tying the leg, she showed no symptoms five hours later. The Orange Tribune notes the cure as a proposed remedy and urges wide publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orange Tribune
Stephenville Empire
A. Hi
Porter
Richardson Creek
Holt
Their Secret Is Out In Sadieville Kentucky
The town learns the cause of Mrs. Whitaker health improvement: a new discovery cured chronic bronchial trouble and a granddaughter’s severe cough. Advertises guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1 dollar with free trials at local druggists F Kalteyer & Sons Geo F Prop and Adolph Dreiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadieville
P. Whitaker
F. Kalteyer & Sons
Geo. F. A
Adolph Dreiss
Protecting Newspaper Men in Italy Law for Journalists
The Houston Tribune reports Italy will adopt a law regulating journalist work conditions. It requires contracts and sets indemnities on discharge or paper cessation: one year salary to the chief editor, six months to the managing editor, and three months for others. The piece notes English practice lacks such a contract system and requires notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Tribune
Italy
Signor Luzzati
Finance
Press Association of
Rome
Wnsters
England
Carrizo water promises vigor and quick bowel cleansing
A sensational claim suggests Carrizo water can purge the bowels, restore tone and energy, and sharpen appetite and activity after months of languor and dullness. The piece emphasizes dramatic health benefits from a simple drink.
Poor Teeth and Digestion Urged by Chicago Parlor Ad
An old Chicago advertisement emphasizes masticating food to aid the stomach and links indigestion to poor teeth. It touts dental expertise at Webster and Curry in the Hicks Building, promoting skilled operators and clean offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Jos. Sayers
George Pfeuffer
Mesdames Preuffer
Aleaander
Richardson, Clark and Shaw
Sayers
Epworth Leaguers
United Moderns
Relief Committee
Rogers
Gussie Rowley
Gennia Giesert
San Marcos
Max Beatz
Mason Street
Annie Jenull
Elisa Schaefer
Paula Ruffert
Cuero
Zula Fromme
Austin
Elizabeth Fromme
Minnie Menger
Clara Menger
Houston
Adela Briam
Ida Fritze
Ahma Baetz
Emma Giesen
Mesdames Appmann
Keylich
and Baetz
Wm. Schueltze
Theo Mugge
Frank Elmendorf
Louis Elmendorf
Eugene Keylich
Wm. Fritze
Henry Zuchlag
Walter Briam
Emil Appmann
Max Baetz
Paula Reiffert
Box of
Cologne
Bar of Soap
May Fuller
Slocum Place
Louisiana
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Robert Hedges
Omaha
South Olive Streets
Phill Shardein
Arsenal Street
W. E. Fennell
Will Moon
George Morrison
W. $. Smith
A. Oglesby
Nora Calhoun
Mary Milgrove
Ethel Tommins
Daisey Calhoun
Grace Tommins
Tommins
Union No. 381
Biks’ Hall
West Commerce Street
Dan
Blanch McGrath
Order of Rathbone Sisters
Monumental Street
E. Frederick
Dawson Street
Edna
Emma
Theo Artz
Ivy Social Club
H. F. Wosnig, Jr
Idaho Street
S. S. Crewe
Chariton Temple No. 1
Rathbone Sisters
West Commerce _ street
Farley
Mary Steubing
Crewe
Heibach
Hammond
Cartey
Steubing
Hesse
Jochemsen
Huppertz
Zaeger
Fahlbusch
Swartz
Davis
Milville
Balcom
Creech
Riebe
Miss Bitt
E. Steubing
Carty
Lizzie Wietzel
Center Street
Elise Grunder
Della and
Mary Dunbar
Nettie Meyer
Calhoun
Annie Staudt
Clide Planzer
Mary Eckenroth
B. Standt
Florence Kissling
Bolden
Josephine
May Calhoun
Liberty
Human Nature
Alex Miller
Skunk River
Mac
Progressive Store
Percales
Madras
Cheviots
Asc
Fancy Boys
Dalkowitz Bros
West
Commerce St
Longfellow
DRS, Webster & Curry, Hicks Building
Mers
Albert Beitel
R. M. Beitel
Bietel Lumber
Kagasoy
F. J. Baitel. Lumber & ‘Builders’ Hardware
PF. D. Box
Kerrville, Texas
West Commerce
Muth
Carl Beck
Parties and Societies
Theo. Artit
WM. Muth, Jr
ROYA
Bay
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