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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
2
Doctors advise on eating habits to maintain beauty and health. Tips warn against fatigue eating and excessive meals, edge away from hot bread and cold starches, drink water wisely, and suggest milk or chocolate at night. Also notes on using patterns in carpet design and easier sewing with a white backing.
Instructions describe transforming two ordinary embroidered handkerchiefs into a dainty corset cover with triangular pieces, lace insertion, beading, and ribbons. The article lists required materials and outlines cutting, assembling, and finishing steps with details on back and front shaping. It also notes Cocoa growing in favor and cocoa used in fudge and cake frosting.
Women praised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from weakness nervous prostration and other female troubles. The letters claim dramatic recovery within weeks and urge all women to seek the medicine with free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
The Boston bureau debunks the smallest hand myth and presents an ideal hand with a 5.5 inch wrist and 6.75 inch knuckles, praising a well shaped hand that flatters a glove. It notes suede glove manufacturing progress, new two and three button styles, buckskin winter gloves in tan and slate, wool lining, and domestic stitching advances.
The piece notes Democratic leader J S Williams of Mississippi speaking at a Boston Free Trade League banquet urging tariff for revenue only. It argues that U S free trade exists under protection and warns against Democratic calls for open trade that would lower American payrolls and living standards.
The Troy Times notes growing speculation in Democratic circles about opposition to Judge Parker as a potential presidential candidate. A congressman suggests Parker would overlook party workers if elected, drawing parallels to Cleveland. The piece questions the motives behind the opposition and mocks internal party harmony.
Boston reports Hon. Richard Olney may launch a Democratic presidential bid with support from House leader Mr. Williams of Mississippi. Other papers debate a Gorman or Maryland ticket, while a New York harmony dinner draws little epochal interest. Governor Terrell endorses Roosevelt Panama policy. opinions split on the party’s path and Roosevelt’s Cuban treaty earns praise.
The Washington Star and southern papers urge Senator Gorman to support ratification of the Panama canal treaty. They warn defeat could boost Republicans next year and jeopardize Democratic prospects. The American cites Baltimore interests, noting Chesapeake Bay’s stake, while questions remain on Gorman’s southern support and New York trust opposition.
The Des Moines Register and Leader rebukes Panama affair charges against the administration arguing no incitement was needed or likely. It asserts American interference unlikely and notes Senator Gorman’s failed effort to rally support, predicting indifference unless ratification is obstructed stirring senate ire.
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