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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
3
The article praises a wide range of wedding footwear from beaded satin slippers to plain satin boots with beaded trims. It notes cost-saving tips, beading techniques, and selection details for wedding, evening, and boudoir footwear, plus matching embroidered stockings and tassel trims.
One or two Americans imitate a Paris fashion where hair is wound into round coils over each ear with a brow braid. The back forms a low loose French knot, giving a flat crown. Side coils may be jeweled or ribbon adorned for evening wear, and look charming under hats or turbans.
A new gray linen fabric from a French hand woven variety creates a natty suit. The coat features bands of gray soutache filet net trim while the skirt mirrors an old fashioned tunic inspired cut.
Dedham Massachusetts recalls the remarkable life of William J. Rockwell known as the old tailor of jail cell 13 who chose prison over freedom. He arrived in 1868 and spent decades serving inmates with sewing and massage. Rockwell remained a trusted figure, died at an advanced age, and was laid to rest in Brookdale cemetery amid the jail routine he embraced. Born March 4 1825 in Manchester England, he later learned his trade in Lowell before his unique tenure.
A fishing sloop captain in Alaska was attacked by a female brown bear with cubs near Rodman bay. He was bitten 64 times and scratched all over, crawled down the mountain for seven days with no food or water, then was rescued and brought to Sitka. After 37 days in the naval hospital he left scarred but in good health.
Alton resident Willam Rampenthal slept all night between two graves in a cemetery while a psychologist, Dr C N Pence, watched. Pickets heard eerie noises and finally Rampenthal woke, claiming the $38 stake after the dawn awakening.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs August Schaeffer awaited their son Ernest age 17. A moving picture show had offered him work but his parents refused. A fatal message from Empire City Ohio followed. A new suit arrived with the body and Ernest walked in alive.
Levi P Morton oldest living U.S. vice president marked his eighty fifth birthday. The article notes his age relative to surviving former VPs Adlai Stevenson Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks and recalls predecessors who lived longer, including John Adams and others. It covers Morton's New England roots his banking career in New York and London Morton Bliss Co and Morton Rose Co civil war era finance and his political path from congressman to governor and vice president.
Miss Cumrox challenges her father over granting credit to Flarold. The father concedes, noting Flarold has shown courage and business sense by seeking his permission to marry Miss Cumrox. The exchange reveals a prospective engagement and approval of the match.
Mrs. Wesley Clemens of Manchester Ta says constant sewing caused kidney trouble with back and loins pain. She reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, taking them until completely free of symptoms. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A brief dialogue portrays sympathy for laborers facing rising prices and meager wages as workers struggle to earn enough to eat. The exchange notes the hardship of earning little while prices climb, reflecting economic strain.
A boarding house philosopher argues that women may be uncertain yet not hard to please. The landlady questions what new light his remark sheds as he contends women endure poor attire, from hats to hairstyles, in pursuit of marriage.
Consumers urged to examine each bottle of Castoria for the correct signature as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes the product has been in use for over 30 years and remains the kind buyers have always trusted.
In a Washington Star exchange two actors discuss Mr Stormington Barnes. One asks if he aims to stay optimistic. the other replies he seeks the spotlight and constant attention.
Advert says Dr. Mitchell's Eye Salve cures sun burnt eyelids by applying at night, claiming complete recovery by morning. Sold everywhere for 25 cents or by mail from Tall & Ruckel, New York City.
In a playful piece reviewer Becker notes a cook who sings about her work and a daughter who sings about her daily tasks. The vignette explores how singing punctuates household labor within a family.
The piece portrays a character openly obsessed with music and admits a humorous fixation on price as a scale of costs. It highlights a quirky, music driven personality and a light, witty tone.
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