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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
7
In a scene from the science feature Marjorie asks why they stop, while Harold notes the anchor is snagged on a wireless. The humorous dialogue highlights a moment of technical wobble during the broadcast.
On Market street viaduct a pair of young men offered a new version of an elf saw. After passing auburn-haired damsels one man stood on the curb and “Bazed up and down the bridge.” The other asked what he sought, and he replied he was trying to see a white automobile.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Slopay saying a man is avoided and Delong questioning. Slopay notes a mania for collecting bills. Lewie Binder is referenced as a famous straight denouncer tied to a large sum, 9,500,000. The passage ends with a claim that the noblest motive is the public.
A French dressmaker advises worryingly thrifty house gowns with elegance over expense. She shows muslin house frocks featuring guimpes and trims, plus two kid models for a sixteen year old, priced at 35 dollars ready made or about 10 dollars homemade.
The costume uses raven wing velvet and cloth with a rich red satin rose at the belt. The flounce, bolero yoke, and cuffs feature cloth and lace detailing.
Read instructions describe rubbing a halved cooked potato on hands after soaking in warm water to whiten and clean. If ink stains persist, rub with lemon juice, then dip hands in a pear ash solution and scrub with flannel. Avoid soap for a time to prevent reappearing stains.
The fall hat trend features velvet quills shaped and stitched to mimic a feather central vein, wired for structure. Satin versions possible, with skilled sewers able to reproduce the feathered look using fabric and careful trimming.
A Columbian Magazine piece argues that Bethlehem and other Holy Land sites match Bible narratives in form and circumstance. It claims fields, buildings, diet, clothing, and local customs align with ancient days and reinforce biblical veracity for believers.
An advertisement extols Cuticura emollients for skin and scalp ailments and hair preservation, noting millions rely on the products and offering a free 32 page book from Potter Drug and Chemical Corp in Boston. The snippet ends with a joke exchange about Milwaukee's origin and meaning.
An older print advert urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the familiar signature, noting it is a safe remedy used for infants and children for over 30 years and the kind you have always bought.
A customer complains a cork is very tight in a brandy bottle. The clerk explains corks seal spirit inside to prevent leaks and preserve the liquid.
Hewitt asks if street work has been done while Jewett confirms ongoing paving on the troubled macadam. A Pettit advertisement promotes 7 eye sols by Howard Bros. of Buffalo as a robust remedy.
A fragment quotes a joke about a happy man and the bride. a remark about a political distinction follows. The text also mentions Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for gums and criticizes medical rhetoric and prescriptions.
A concise quirky saying notes that a large woman tends to treat a smaller man with seriousness. The line plays on perceived contrasts in size and demeanor, reflecting social humor about relationships and attentiveness.
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