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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
A compact kneeling mat is described as a wooden base about an inch thick with a semicircular top, padded with cloth, fur, or sawdust. An American cloth skirt shields clothing, while a movable canvas cover slides over the knee to guard against wet splashes. A diagram shows the wood shape and a dotted line explains how cloth is drawn up.
Fashion notes describe half length coats of tulle or lace with sheer sleeves and Alencon detail. A black tulle model with pink and jet beadwork, low neck and boat inset features jet buckle and gathered fronts. The ensemble emphasizes graceful line, transparency, and fitted back shaping.
The text outlines steps for altering sleeves including pressing, laying patterns, and sewing. It emphasizes careful alignment, smoothing, and evenness of the sleeve after seaming, with notes on fabric handling and cost considerations for tailoring.
A quirky guide discusses various white fabrics and footwear tones, then shifts to foot care. It suggests soaking and scrubbing tender feet after activity, using warm water and a towel to rub away calluses, then drying thoroughly to refresh and prevent discomfort.
The piece warns women against using or sharing prescriptions and medicines without medical advice. It stresses the dangers of refilling another physician’s prescription for someone else and the risk of giving children unknown drugs or opiates. It urges consulting a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment to protect health.
A historical fashion fragment describes crepe de chine coats and evening frocks. It notes a Tasmanian décor influence, water decorations, and a present crate textiles wrap. Descriptions cover a satin skirt with matin wrap and a WMA sleeve style, highlighting late tent era trimming and lace yokes.
A newspaper notes a fashion shift with dyed Panama hats among girls at outings. A brunette models a striking Indian red hat wrapped with a white scarf, illustrating the new colorful style.
In a harsh desert scene Joe Mary, a half-breed killer, battles thirst and threats as he taunts a trooper. After the trooper uses water as leverage, Joe Mary shoots and dies when a hidden gun fires. The trooper then rides away, leaving the scene to the heat and silence.
A tall tragedian recounts a tale of being stranded in Georgia with night falling and no help in sight. He claims to have been surrounded by a herd of razorback hogs until morning, a claim disputed by Milan who suggests such hogs would impale a person. The exchange reveals doubts about the danger and suggests possible exaggeration.
Mrs. Mia Merman Smith of 901 Broad Street Athens Georgia describes kidney illness with weight loss weakness pain and swelling. She credits Doon Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo with saving her health during a critical moment.
A George Washington University professor, noted as rotund yet profound, discovers his children debating the meaning of absolute. The tale ends with a child asking can a man be absolutely fat, prompting the startled father to flee.
A Missouri farmer’s son rushes to summon Dr. T J McCord for his dying father after serving 14 roastin ears for supper. The doctor jokes about oats as he heads to Ga rena to assist.
A Brooklyn man's five year old daughter, now a doll connoisseur, surveyed a real baby brought into the house. She praised it as nice but noted, Its head is loose. The budding expert applies discerning judgment to her new human doll.
A fragmented dialogue shows a Patient negotiating with a Dentist over payment and a vow to serenade over a month. Miss Heamley and Miss Knox discuss recognition and a visitor from New England who questions if someone was born in a certain way.
A reader recalls years of pale sickness linked to daily coffee use. After switching to Postum, health improved. within five months headaches faded and body weight rose to 148 lbs. The letter credits Postum as life giving and mentions the Postum Company slogan There’s a Reason.
A fragmentary line presents a whimsical scene with a Teddy boar, a canary bird, and a joking exchange about leisure class. A visiting noble asks about hounds and the response mentions hoboes being kept moving. The piece closes with a proverb about ignorance and wisdom.
Lena V Henry of Norristown Ga says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her from surgery for female troubles. She reports rapid improvement after starting the remedy and urges other sick women to try it. The ad claims the compound cures displacement inflammation ulcers tumors irregularities backache and other symptoms and invites letters for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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