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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
6
A satin finished red straw spring hat with strawberry clusters is described alongside health tips urging onions in diet for nerves and illness. Merchant terms mention kimono cloth known for its use, priced at $2.25 per yard and 56 inches wide.
Women who embroider discover raffia’s versatility beyond baskets and hats. It takes well to coarse stitches and creates a sketchy effect on burlap and coarse linens. An inviting summer porch pillow in olive green and red burlap features a wheat bunch embroidered in raffia, tied with a red ribbon, edged with a braided raffia strip in yellow red and green tones.
The article promotes sulphur as a universal remedy for illnesses including scarlet fever diphtheria and measles and praises its use with molasses. It also highlights mustard as an easy home remedy. When pneumonia or lung congestion threatens mustard should be applied and water applications preferred to reduce inflammation.
The piece describes fashionable French waists and white cloth gowns in champagne tint, edged with lace and pale blue accents. It notes a revival of black with lace yokes and high collars, and highlights a shirtwaist influence emphasizing simple, unlined patterns and soft structure.
A smart evening coat of white broadcloth with chiffon lining and black passementerie trim creates a refined formal silhouette suitable for upscale events and social functions.
A New York confection story notes Delmonico's dinner gown in black velvet with lace and a white lace toque. It covers innovations in kimono fabrics, silk wool blends, and frocks for debutantes with lace chiffon satin and interlining trends. It also describes a meat preparation called Collared Head and its serving method.
A folk cure advises soaking hands in hot water then massaging the backs and palms with sweet oil, rubbing in well, soaking again, washing with soap and clear water, and applying glycerin and rose water lotion. Repeat at night and wear gloves.
A reflective piece contrasts bleak skies with bright future visions, urging resilience as sorrow fades and joy returns. It notes temperance trends in Germany, citing a surge in publications and congresses supporting total abstinence, with Dresden journals leading research and debate.
A diligent temperance advocate describes how she surveyed thirty leading Western city firms for opinions on hiring men who drink in moderation. She mailed tailored letters to heads of businesses and institutions, including insurers and banks, asking if drinking habits affected employment. Within five days, thirty responses confirmed a uniform stance against hiring even moderating drinkers.
The Semi-Teetotal Pledge Association grows in London with pledges to drink only at meals, and only at table when children present. A temperance button carries its address in Belgrave Square as reform groups push licensing and abstinence efforts across England.
Dr B D Richardson argues alcohol weakens the body by reducing blood vessel tone and heart strength, offering no nourishment. He notes that three hours of heavy drinking imposes work on the heart equivalent to lifting a nine ounce weight one foot 35,840 times. A temperance paper classifies drunkenness by animal metaphors.
The Look out argues reform is hard for city raised drinkers as vice to combat. strong bodies deter drinking, and even the well born who sip costly wines are unclean like the underground drinker. It urges both men and Christian women to heed this truth.
The Toronto Guardian cites the prohibition campaign and urges a vigilant Christian conscience. It argues alcohol harms health and society, that traffic is unnecessary and evil, and calls Christians to self sacrifice to save others from drink.
The piece argues that drunkenness erodes noble character, linking alcohol to crime and social decline. It recalls a former respectable man turned quarrelsome loafer, noting strong drink defeats personal purpose and divine intent.
A total abstinence association in Berlin establishes halls for laborers to meet without visiting saloons or ordering intoxicating drinks. The halls will be offered free to workingmen.
A concise portrait notes that true heroism rests not in fanfare but in steady deeds. No trumpets accompany the ascent, and modest conduct defines the making of a lasting legacy.
Preliminary steps for a Morgan bank foundation aim to surpass the National City bank as the top repository of Standard Oil missions. Negotiations led by James H Hyde and Thomas F Ryan seek union of National Bank of Commerce and Western National Bank of the United States, with combined resources over 80 million dollars. Western National shows capital 1.1 million and surplus 2.5 million. National Bank of Commerce carries 10 million capital, 4 million surplus, and undivided profits about 3 million.
Warren T. Clark of the University of California demonstrates that rose aphis wings can be developed or modified by chemical excitation. He shows growth is not due to previously assigned causes and that changing the insect's food can alter and control its development.
John Kuss, once sexton at Rose Hill cemetery in Chicago, died in the county infirmary at Laporte. He had long suffered mental distress and repeatedly cried, I never did it. His wife had died in Chicago under mysterious circumstances.
A 10 month old child at Albany hospital underwent a successful operation to remove a pin from the stomach. Doctors used X rays to locate the pin which had passed into the stomach after becoming lodged in the throat. The stomach was opened and the pin removed.
A boiler at the Big Four pumping station near Twelfth street exploded, wrecking the building, lifting the boiler 206 feet, and fatally injuring engineer George Shadron who was blown through the door.
Gen Baden Powell of the British army, noted for his South Africa Mafeking camp role, called on Secretary Root in Washington. He travels incognito under the name Col Stevenson and is touring the country quietly.
Rome April 17 The congress of the Latin people was solemnly inaugurated at the capital. Delegates represent France Italy Spain Portugal Balkan states and the Americas totaling 165000000 souls.
Madrid reports arriving observers say rebels captured Muley Arafa the sultan's uncle in Tangier. He later pledged loyalty to the pretender under promise of a high post.
Hong Kong April 17 officials blew up the Canton arsenal destroyed by a bus explosion last week. The viceroy charged with selling powder to rebels was blamed for concealing details.
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