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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
6
A Cynic and a Boston politician mingle in a law school setting and on Washington Street. A runaway horse incident tests their motives as the Politician risks praise and votes while the Cynic refuses heroism for selfish reasons. Reporter questions reveal the public spotlight on both figures.
An imperial plan calls for completing the Medina Mecca line in about a year and building a Mecca to Mount Arafat railway of 11 miles. Foreign leaders are to run operations as Mecca grows spiritually and commercially. The Mecca pilgrims numbered about 280,000 last year. An English firm is said to hold lighting contract for Medina's sacred precinct.
A fragmentary dialogue shows chatter about a young woman named Vera and her supposed chaperone Misa Wellon. The conversation mentions Vera’s father’s recent marriage to a new stepmother Sonietta, and comments on appearances and propriety at a social gathering.
Henry Best pursues the Salter building bid to fund his business and press his marriage plan on Fannie Yet rival John Fellows schemes to win the contract and woo Fannie while claiming wealth Fannie counters by orchestrating a rival bid The Frederick Jones Company. The pair triumphs as Best learns of the scheme and the lovers plan to marry while celebrating the victory and hats.
John T Booz and E L Drinkwater, both of Chicago, register together at the Hollenden. Inquiries about a man named Roos lead to a comic chain of mistaken identity as Drinkwater and Booz chase each other through the hotel. Clerk Bob McCarthy and manager Jim Thompson confirm the real names and playful pursuit ends with a meeting.
A young American woman discussing international marriages claims a breakfast food test reveals a Briton’s mind. She recalls introducing an English guest Amy to American cereals to prove adaptability, noting the guest’s surprise and eventual acceptance. The piece wryly contrasts American appetite with English reserve and ends with light verse from the Cornell Widow.
A young man seeking political honors is pressed by a delegation from a poor district to speak soon. He asks what kind of speech they want and is told they want an after-dinner speech, by a man in a shabby coat from Youth's Competition.
A terse street scene from New York features a man asking a woman smoking at a cafe table if she smokes. She replies that she smokes only in self defense, signaling a tense, curt exchange amid urban life.
The article details plain amber colored combs and shell top pins for blondes and brunettes, noting smoother tops without knobs. It describes button pins for hair worn atop the head, and a screw-in pine device that holds flying hair ends, claiming it is adjustable yet easily removable.
A dress difficulty of the year is the discoloring of white neck fixings by black furs. Lace scarfs in silk mousseline crepe or silk protect collars and guimpes. Small scarfs cover the back and sides with tucked ends, while knitted silk scarfs in pale colors or white offer protection and a neat finish.
Instruction on drying chinchilla and other furs after rain. Let water drip away then hang near heat and beat lightly. Fan dry if possible. Use stiff brushes on hard furs like mink and lynx, stroke with hair direction. Prevent rapid drying to avoid shrinks and crinkles. Hot towels may absorb some moisture.
A late 19th or early 20th century advisory piece on grooming argues grace comes from walking and well kept nails. It details manicuring costs, dandruff treatment with vaseline and seasonal shampoo steps, plus a method to cleanse the face using almond meal mixed with water, claiming it cleans and whitens the skin by drawing out dirt.
A fragment describes princess slip and frock fabrics, noting taffeta as preferred for white and favorite light colors. It mentions near silk materials used to imitate fine gowns and hints at charm and style without clear context.
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