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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
5
Betty Brown notes bold stripes in fashion, praising a dark blue and white taffeta creation by a model and the Fashion Art League of America. The piece describes a modified Russian blouse with straight yoke, a waist belt, a two tier skirt, and distinctive sleeves that blend style with novelty.
A serialized tale follows Pat and Alice as they discuss a woman’s past and the stigma of scandal. The girl’s courtroom disgrace leads to imprisonment then parole, shaping her future as she seeks love and a new life while navigating judgment and forgiveness. A separate vignette recalls a salesman’s cautionary lesson on efficiency and perception.
A fragmented ad touts the Seven Thousand Club offering $3200 in prizes including an automobile for readers who submit nomination blanks and recruit new members. It promises 60,000 bonus votes with subscriptions and urges weekly participation with ongoing member lists and prompts to join now.
A fragment shows a tense exchange where she asserts she has justified her views and bears no obligation to meet unspoken expectations. The man resists criticism amid a charged conversation about perceived failures and accountability.
A garbled historical clipping quotes Aust Minston Waters condemning a scandalous remark about a daughter at a church festival in Ranees City Star. The fragment hints at contempt and disbelief toward a presumed misdeed, reflecting period tone and local voice.
An old advertisement promotes Eckman’s Alteratives as a safe non narcotic option for tuberculosis risk. It urges attention to diet rest and fresh air, claiming the product has helped many cases without habit forming drugs though it cautions no strong claims. The copy mentions Eckman Laboratory and suggests consulting a druggist.
Betty Brown questions velvet crown hats in midsummer while noting fashion trends. The piece discusses velvet crowns from Paris as airy, contrasting with sunlit wear and high boots, reflecting ongoing style tensions and personal opinions on consistency and elegance.
Mrs Jones quotes imply a domestic dispute and jealousy over a spouse. Mrs Smith questions the suspicion while Mrs Sonce notes the long marriage and wardrobe purchases. The passage critiques gossip and attention to private lives in a local exchange.
Health hints warn constant irritation from bad teeth or plates may cause tongue cancer. Wounds from toy pistols and tongue ulcers can be dangerous. care for teeth to prevent cancer, which most often affects ages 40 to 60 and more women. The bite of a fly is mentioned as a curious aside in the article.
A reader shares a simple cure using resinol ointment and mild soap. Apply resinol, bathe with warm water, and cover affected areas with a bandage if needed. Relief often comes after the first treatment, and the skin clears with continued use. The note also mentions choosing a soothing shampoo to combat dandruff and itchy scalp, especially for children.
An ad-copy style notice touts a rheumatism treatment described as not dangerous and capable of easing pain. It mentions improved joint movement and benefits to liver and kidney function, offered at Crane's Drug Store, with a thirty days treatment period.
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