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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
6
A child's poem about returning home to beloved toys. The speaker recalls chairs too high in unfamiliar halls and the longing for familiar playthings. Old toys await, each with memories of past adventures, proving they miss and comfort the child when away.
A London Field note describes the robin acting as a ventriloquist while singing with closed beak. It highlights mimicry by the starling, capable of imitating the thrush blackbird and curlew. It also mentions the blackbird sometimes crowing like a cock and the jack ass penguin’s donkeylike bray.
A curious tale details a Sri Lankan spider with a five foot wide central net and dangerous coils, followed by a children's story about Roger’s selfish birthday feast and a selfless campus tale of a gray eyed girl who works as a cleaner and later as a typist for a professor, illustrating character and education.
A defense attorney questions Horace Hinsey about past crimes. Hinsey denies thefts until he recalls stealing eggs from his father's store as a child with the prosecutor’s help. The judge and jury laugh, and the examination shifts to a friendlier tone.
Roger questions hosting a party as his mother chooses invitations. He wishes for a lengthy celebration with all the things but without inviting peers, lamenting that a party ends in a single day.
A compilation of clippings notes on women’s traits, chess achievement by Miss Mary Gordon Williamson, and a dialogue from the New York Tribune about dining conversation. It contrasts southern and northern women, mentions a Scottish chess championship, and explores social etiquette at dinner.
The Boston Herald notes actresses and chorus girls push tooth whitening as a must, tracing the trend to Ellaline Terriss as pioneers. It criticizes both nature and art for producing wholesome, gleaming teeth and praises the stage for educating women in appearance and dental care.
The New Haven Register notes bridal fashion returns favoring white satin and Spanish lace with old lace from family chests used for décor and gown accents. Chiffon varieties and crepe de chine are popular for summer weddings, while simple mull gowns with heavy hand embroidery offer an economical, elegant option.
A dignified father seats his companion, a quiet middle aged woman, on a crowded suburban train. His gentle authority draws glances from nearby passengers while the daughter responds with graceful deference. Two women nearby remark the delightful dynamic and the sense of protective care conveyed by his tone.
The article notes American women leading across industries per Census Bureau data. About 6,000,000 women work in the United States with many self-supporting. New York City alone counts 400,000 women supporting themselves, while 40,000 seek jobs. The piece discusses wage competition and societal change.
A Telegraph style column describes trimming trends in garments. It highlights sheer fabrics for braids sou tache washable gowns linen collar sets glass toweling leathered lace net coats green tail feathers and coarse net hats in mordore shades. It notes ruchings parasols stockings silk glove weave cerise hats and monochrome embroidery.
A collection of aphorisms on love marriage and desire. Wry observations suggest men chase passion yet fear commitment while women blend art and affection. Humor touches on jealousy indifference and the paradoxes of romantic pursuit. Helen Roland cites the New York World.
The 1906 Berlin population stood at 2 040 148 with about 1 125 000 subject to income tax. Nearly half earned under 214 dollars yearly and were exempt. Of 600 899 on rolls, 315 610 earned 214–286, 226 678 289–714, and small groups earned higher sums. Only 56 611 had 714 or more, while about 1 066 000 earned less. Servants’ board and tips are treated as income for tax purposes.
Dr M R Combs of Terre Haute survives pneumonia after three hour immersion in an ice cold bath to shock respiratory centers. The treatment halted the death rattle and restored respiration as hospital staff aided in the rescue with Dr Niblack proposing the method. The Indianapolis News reports the event as extraordinary in medical history.
A lyric tribute praising apples as tactile, vivid, and alive. The speaker treasures their touch, fragrance, and beauty, likening the fruit to a companion in travel and nature. Burroughs elevates the apple's vigor, color, and independence, imagining it as a living, repairable form.
An advertisement extols Truth and Quant and Syrup of Ij and Elixir of Senta as laxatives. It asserts they are effective yet gentle with no after effects and no need to adjust quantity. claims physician approval and urges purchase of genuine California Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
A jumble of items includes a wireless demonstration at Marcon station in Glace Bay, a cure claim for indigestion, taxicab demand in London, corn pain paint for sale, and observations on Mexico City cab control with flag colors and tariff notes from the Baltimore American.
A reader letter argues caffeine in coffee caused pale sickly health declines. After switching to Postum the writer reports better appetite sleep and weight gain, claiming full recovery and attributing it to Postum's life giving qualities. The letter ends by noting such testimonials are common in ads.
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