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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
13
A child sings of returning home to cherished toys waiting in old familiar places. She lists favorites like a horse with a missing tail and a doll that won t talk, noting how toys miss her when she is away and how she must comfort them at night. The poem reflects affection for familiar playthings and the comfort of home.
A London Field note explains the robin can seem to ventriloquize while singing with beak closed. It also covers starling mimicry of thrush and curlew, blackbird crowing like a cock, and an unconscious imitation by the jackass penguin as described by Darwin.
A Victorian collage describes a large yellow silk web spider in Ceylon and its lethal, winding jaws. It weaves a five foot central net with ten to twelve foot supporting lines and preys on birds and lizards. The piece shifts to two children stories about Roger's birthday feast and a campus piazza job for a gray eyed girl who becomes a noted typist, then a campus dean praises education for women through her example.
In a courtroom scene from Youth's Companion a defence attorney cross examines Horace Hinsey who denies past crimes. When pressed he recalls an eight year old egg theft from his father with the lawyer who prompted the act now recalling it as a shared memory. The judge and jury laugh and the examination becomes friendlier.
Roger questions his mother about hosting a party and suggests a solo celebration to avoid inviting other children. He longs for a longer, more self contained event rather than a single day gathering.
A collage of brief items notes Spanish women defying stereotypes, Miss Mary Gordon Williamson wins the Scottish Ladies' Chess minor championship in Stirling without a loss, and a New York Tribune excerpt on dining etiquette offers a dialog about conversation at meals and the social duties of guests.
The Boston Herald notes actresses and chorus girls imitate Ellaline Terriss by flashing gleaming teeth while acknowledging the need for dental perfection. It credits natural and artistic aids in achieving a wholesome grin, praising the stage for shaping beauty standards.
The New Haven Register notes brides favor white satin and Spanish lace for June weddings. Spanish lace is prized for durability and elegance, with old family pieces used to adorn gowns. Chiffon materials and crepe de chine are popular for bridal wear, along with simple mull gowns heavily embroidered.
The article notes American women advancing across professions including physicians lawyers chemists and various arts sciences. It cites the Census Bureau figures of 6 million U.S. women working, half of single women self-supporting, and 400000 New York women supporting themselves. It also mentions 40000 women seeking jobs in New York City and comments on gender competition as a sign of the times.
A catalogue of trims and textiles describes sheer voile and chiffon braiding, washable gown fabrics, glass toweling linen collars, dyed lace and fringe on heavy net coats, and cretonne waistcoats. It notes Frenchy trims, ruchings for street frocks, new parasol handles with chenille tassels, self color embroidery on stockings, a silk glove weave, cerise hats altered by weather, and braided color embroidery on white linen blouses.
A collection of witty maxims on love relationships and marriage. Observations from Helen Roland in the New York World address male and female psychology, jealousy, priority of art, and the humor in romantic folly.
Harper's Weekly reports Berlin’s 1906 population at about 2,040,148 with roughly 1,125,000 taxable for income tax. Nearly half earned under $214 yearly, keeping them exempt. Among 600,899 on rolls, 315,610 earned $214–286, 226,678 earned $289–714, and small groups earned higher brackets. only 56,611 surpassed $714 annually.
Dr. M. R. Combs of Terre Haute, a leading physician, recovered from pneumonia after a heroic three hour immersion in an ice cold bath to shock respiratory centers. The treatment halted the death rattle and rapid respiration improved, aided by Union Hospital staff with Dr Niblack's ice water bath suggestion.
The excerpt extols a rosy apple as a companion and marvels at its tactile beauty. Burroughs likens the fruit to a living being, praising its polish, color, and resilience while imagining its vulnerability and potential repair.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Ij and Elixir of Senta as a safe effective laxative. It claims the product relieves the nnt with no after effects and natural action, noting physician approval and urging purchase of genuine California Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
The page references a public demonstration at Marcon wireless station Glace Bay and a Clifden Ireland message with a five minute reply. It promotes Capuchine Cures indigestion and notes US Consul Wynge on London taxi demand. It advertises corn paint and taxi tariffs in Mexico City with inspector oversight and flag color codes.
A reader letter promotes Postum as a cure for pale, weak health blamed on coffee and caffeine. The writer says quitting coffee and drinking Postum improved appetite, sleep, headaches, and weight to 148 pounds, claiming a full recovery and better life.
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