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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
3
An amusing tale from a service matron details her two year old daughter repeatedly treated a photograph of her absent husband as a live person. Each day she showed the child the photo and pointed to features, until the four year old cheerfully announced papa has come at last, misunderstanding the image for the father due to familiarity.
A testimonial from Maitie J. Sheffer of Mississippi and Mrs. F. L. Murber of Pennsylvania praise Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing eczema after other remedies failed. They report relief from itching and skin sores affecting ears face and body. Ads note Cuticura samples and 32 page booklet available by mail from Boston.
A preliminary Hermosillo agreement between Yaqui leaders and Vice Governor Guyon on behalf of Francisco I. Madero pledges Yaqui return from Yucatan and Veracruz to Sonora homes and restoration of confiscated lands. The pact requires peace and protection of Mexican and foreign lives, ending a lengthy conflict that has cost many lives and dollars. The land issue centers on 600,000 acres held by a irrigation company now to be returned. canals have been built and some of the tract has been sold to American families and Los Angeles buyers.
Captain Grob unveils a water rifle designed to arm divers against sea threats. The gun fires water jets with enough force to penetrate armor plates, using a rubber cartridge. The device aims to protect divers from sharks and monsters while returning safely to the surface.
A Vermont marble monument marks the original lone cottonwood tree that stood near the central point of the United States and served as a California Trail camping ground for Gold Rush pioneers. The site, once a guiding post for wagon trains, is commemorated with a stone replica placed on the former landmark.
The piece describes sun bonnets crafted by milliners from lace chiffon silk and embroidery, valued for their fragile beauty and labor. White predominates though pale blues and pinks appear. ties or elastic fasteners secure the airy headgear, which can be tinted to pale shades by milliner techniques.
A resident argues a drug store is needed within ten blocks to vend remedies and provide the city directory. The discussion then shifts to public health exhibitions on tuberculosis, noting nationwide displays and the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reporting 25 states and 16 cities with exhibits, plus extensive school displays since 1904.
A domestic scene unfolds as Mrs. Peckem frets about a possible eve danger and a horse thief rumour unsettles the household. The dialogue hints at fear, with a husband recalling last week’s reports of stolen nags and a quick exit toward the door.
Dressmakers have experimented with boleros for two seasons and have landed them in fashion. They appear in bright colors paired with white muslin gowns or floral frocks. Edges are finished with ribbon ruching or lace ruffles, while simpler styles use a thick silk or satin cable cord.
The article notes a revival of the black velvet neckband for low necked dresses and collarless frocks. The neckband, about an inch wide, previously wore as a back fastening with a buckle. now it is worn tied or fastened at the back with long ends hanging down the back, echoing styles from 80 or 40 years ago.
Fashion notes explain why feathers are fading from hats as legal limits and high costs curb aigrette use. Milliners replace them with silken wheat trims, often dyed to match outfits, with blue green and purple hues. Green wheat is favored for a cool summer look.
Trim options include Venise Italian filet and Milan laces with gold and silver accents. Beaded trims trend toward large Indian‑style beads. Braids fringe and tassels decorate dresses while silk fageting and velvet ribbons appear on many models. Linen sheets offer cooler summer wear and muslin can be ironed to reduce rumpling.
An old Quaker enters a bookshop where a witty shopman offers an “Essay on Rearing Donkeys” as a gag. The Quaker replies with a terse rebuke urging the dealer to gift it to his mother, ending the exchange with a sharp retort.
Deacon confirms supply to new minister before accepting charge. They will show location and provide a key but warn to handle it as carefully as others. The exchange hints at a hidden resource within the church.
George Ade argued at the Lambs Gam in New York that modern wives are extravagant. He noted that married men have better halves while bachelors enjoy better quarters, highlighting a contrast in domestic life.
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