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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
6
A tramp named Tek, calling himself Teknor, intrudes into Aunt Lizbeth and Cathy’s quiet farm life offering to fix plumbing and chores. He charms Cathy with his handy skills and unplanned help, sparking tension and a bit of romance as he proves himself useful around the place.
The text blends craft gifts and market notes on guest towels with a rural household plot. Tick proposes farming a twenty acre tract, swapping a cash loan for land, while Cathy and Tick reveal they have married for money. Aunt Lizbeth contemplates the arrangement as family ties shift.
In a hotel suite Margie and Mollie discuss Malcolm Stuart and his philanthropy. Margie recalls his aid after illness and wonders about love, marriage, and a lost child. Mollie hints at pregnancy as Margie reflects on indifference to Dick and the path toward renewed purpose.
The description portrays a ready for action hockey coat with a loose fit allowing vigorous arm movement. Scarlet Pontin fabric forms the Tam o Shanter style, double faced textile used for sportswear, leatherlike outside and wool inner. The red dove Tyne suit features novelty buttons toned with black circles.
An old health note explains that colds are highly contagious and spread by germs from an infected person. It urges precautions such as covering coughs with a handkerchief, washing hands, and keeping rooms ventilated, noting that cold baths and exercise may boost resistance while neglecting symptoms can worsen illness.
Betty Brown highlights a lightweight outdoor skating outfit featuring a clover cheviot dress with fur trimming. The model blends a middie blouse over a green broadcloth girdle, red fox fur bands, and coordinated rose hat and scarf for a sporty, practical rink look.
Advice to prevent colds through care, fresh air, and exercise with deep breathing. A mother asks about a three month old baby weighing 15 pounds who is restless and sometimes constipated. suggested remedy includes fruit and occasional water. The note closes with a Shakespearean quip.
Health indicators show bowels and liver need help as digestion slows and poisons form. This remedy cleanses the system, refreshes the stomach and bowels, and encourages the liver to work, without griping or habit formation. Con stipation may be overcome with its use. aly Smiirs Se rare
Mrs. Charles Harter of Wilson street was seriously injured after a fall at home and moved to Cook hospital where her condition is listed as resting with some improvement. Mr. and Mrs. C D Robinson plan to return Sunday from Mayo Brothers hospital in Minnesota after his surgical procedure. A Ladies Art Society meeting is set for Thursday at the Diamond Street ME church with a social hoop at Mrs. Presetila Merrifield's home. James Sample of Akron, Ohio, has visited his parents on Yolk street. The Ladies Aid society schedules a holiday gathering at the church Friday night with members inviting friends. Mrs. John W. Vanuta has returned from Independence and will host Mrs. Charles Sapp for some time. Miss Grace Hill entertained several young folks at her home. Eva Phillips will spend the weekend at home in Antioch. Mrs. Tomas Carpenter of Pittsburgh Avenue has been ill recently. Carl and Marion Harter are visiting.
Mrs. Emma Vance and children relocate from Pleasant Valley to a Property on State Street. Congress remains in Sefton as Walters plans a food excuse to cover rising doughnut shortages due to a lack of air for holes.
An ad style testimonial from Parkerburg and Waynesboro praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female health issues. It claims backache headaches irregularities and related pains are caused by bodily imbalance and promotes the non alcohol tonic as safe and effective. The text highlights Ella Younpoey and Moea R.A. Wary as customers.
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