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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
7
A vintage guide details simple ribbon crafts to make thoughtful keepsakes from scraps. It describes pin cushions from strips of ribbon, a small silk bag stuffed with cotton, and a neat cover for a soiled handkerchief bag, using narrow ribbon and embroidery for handles.
A new blue shade named Edison is described as dull yet practical, blending with navy or peacock tones. It is noted to suit women, popular for simple tailor-made outfits and versatile for many occasions. Navy and peacock contrasts influence its appeal.
A guide emphasizes making towels by hand using linen thread and simple hems, notes that children enjoy helping with hems, and suggests lace insertions for bath and guest towels. It highlights fashionable trims like embroidery and soutache braid and cautions on appropriate dress preparation and moderation in adornment.
Bread chopped beef, chicken or cheese between buttered slices. Cover with finely chopped pickles. Cut into strips not over half an inch wide and as long as the slice. Some serve them on crisp lettuce leaves.
A magazine holder described as both functional and a room ornament, with details on materials, construction, and embroidery. Also notes on smart tailoring accessories for tailored suits, contrasting English and French styles, and a new sheath girdle woven from mercerized thread.
Sylvenus Verrill Milfort recalls a severe injury that left one kidney nearly dead and caused back pain. After starting using Dean's Kidney Pills, he regained strength, reduced pain, improved kidney function, and walked without crutches within months. Sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo NY.
A mother abroad governs her son Harold through daily postcards during a disrupted voyage. Each card insists a simple act be done, with the recurring message urging him to brush his teeth and reminding him of her care. The letters reveal a tense dynamic as her influence persists across the journey.
The passage quotes Upton Sinclair discussing wealth and success. He notes wealth can reveal true friends and appreciation for one’s own qualities, contrasting rich ease with earlier poverty and the idea that wealth changes perceptions and opportunities. The scene includes a chat on Broadway and a vivid image of a reader turning millionaire after hardship.
The piece notes that China’s population is largely estimated, citing Almanach de Gotha 1900 as reliable. It asserts about 400 million in the empire and suggests that roughly one in four people on earth would be Chinese if lined up.
A dated testimonial from a girl describes severe indigestion and weight loss from irregular meals and poor food. After trying Grape-Nuts, she reports improved appetite and health, eating normally again, crediting the product with restoring strength and happiness.
The passage urges corsets shape the figure and warn that an ill worn fifty-dollar corset is nearly useless. It emphasizes persistence in tightening to achieve a good silhouette and critiques inexpensive garments as ineffective compared to proper fit.
An advertisement warns buyers to avoid risk when purchasing white lead pigment. It promotes Dutch Boy Paint er as a guaranteed pure, reliable option and invites readers to request a purity test and a free paint book from National Lead Company. The piece also describes Dutch coast fisherwomen and their nets, costumes, and seafood gathering practices along Holland, Belgium, and northern France.
A historical ad style note highlights Lewis' Single Binder cigars with claims of over nine million sold yearly, praising the rich tobacco and urging buyers to request the brand. It mentions Lewis Factory Peoria IL and references other patent, consumer product lines and promotional copy.
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