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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
3
A governor of Oregon praises Peruna in a letter to Dr Hartman, saying it cured his family’s colds and prevented other illnesses. The message endorses Peruna as a safeguard against winter catarrh and urges families to obtain Dr Hartman’s free book Winter Catarrh.
A muddled ad from Crosse Wisconsin touts a free Peruna Almanac for 1904, a big plant and catalog, plus seed packets including cabbages carrots celery lettuce onions radishes and flowers for 20 cents postage. A stray dialogue line about a clever brush artist ends the snippet.
An old newspaper advertisement extols Red Cross Bale Hite for every home and promotes Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children. It also includes a pun about marriage proposals and finances.
A convoluted fragment reports on self harm over waterfalls in Japan with warning signs and police presence, then shifts to a tavern tale in Arkansas about a drummer’s death and engaged lovers, followed by a dialogue about company salary cuts and recriminations.
A physician describes his experience with coffee and tea causing daily heart palpitations until he stopped both and switched to Postum. He notes improved health, advises others to use Postum, and mentions butter in brewing for richer flavor. The Postum Co. promotes the product with claims many doctors use it and prescribe it.
A fashion note describes imported Starlet silk gowns with large white and gold braids, red lace, lattice embroidery, and scalloped chiffon skirts. It also details a velvet embroidered binding and plume accents. A separate recipe provides a savory souffle with salt cayenne cheese and egg yolks, baked ten to twelve minutes.
The article reviews new leather suede and silk belts and dragon buckles, noting outrageous colors and four inch widths. It highlights Japanese belts with dragon motifs, jeweled buckles, and jade or garnet accents, then shifts to elaborate afternoon attire with red hats, fur scarves, and lace stoles in coordinated fabrics.
An old pattern description outlines a lawn apron with picot trimming and epaulette style front detail. It notes wear over a frock, versatility with various fabrics, and construction features such as tucks and pointed bands at the front.
An advertisement describes a Gi l s Apron pattern No. 4528 for 2 to 6 years with 33 yards of insertion and 414 yards of embroidery. The Mar Manton design can be mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents.
A charming pastel pink sicilienne frock features lace emplacements and hand made tucks. The back fastens the corsage with ruffled sleeves of sicilienne and chiffon. Skirt tucks to the knee and flares. ostrich boa and muff completed in brown.
A fragment of a cheese souffle recipe instructs to melt butter, stir in flour, then gradually add milk and boil briefly. It begins with a note that souffle is a dainty autumn dish and ends mid instruction at a seasoning step.
The pattern 4602 describes a white corduroy waist for girls 12 to 16 with a sailor collar, tuck details, and box plait front. It notes fabric yardage for sizes 12, 14, and 16, collar options, and sleeve shaping with puffed wrists.
Cleaning chamois leather on garments involves washing with soft soap, rinsing with warm soda water, and drying between towels. If the leather is detachable, wash only the leather while keeping the garment dry, then hang to dry in the shade and stretch while damp.
The article discusses rich deep brown as a flattering color for this season, highlighting warm russet and red tones. It notes brown suits can suit multiple hair colors, with accessories or complementary colors enhancing the look, including a soft blue highlight for blondes.
The garment describes a woodland brown velvet jacket with a tan yoke and vest effect in tangerine velvet. It features a bold shoulder overhang, a puff sleeve with braid detail and gilt buttons. The skirt has eleven gores and flares at the hem with stitched finishing.
Readers may obtain any May Manton pattern illustrated by mailing a filled coupon with 10 cents to B and Harrison & Co. at 65 Plymouth Place Chicago. Pattern will be mailed promptly.
An ironic observation compares envy to an old pipe with a cracked stem, suggesting futility in desiring what belongs to another. The fragment hints at themes of longing and imperfection.
Advertisement notes Defiance Starch 7o offers better results than turban brands, claiming durability and resistance. The piece also asserts some men stay calm in danger yet still tremble, implying contrast between outer composure and inner unease.
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