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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
6
The article offers household guidance including cleaning a lamp with warm water and salt, drying and warming it, and maintaining oven heat for delicate cakes. It advises handling hot items with care, keeping ovens at appropriate temperatures, and details shelf care to deter moths using camphor water and turpentine, plus newspaper protection. It also mentions estate matters and trustees due next month.
Fashion writers note a revival of classic styles rebranded this season with new names such as the silk foulard renamed Pussya willow and the Gibson Girl shirtwaist evolving with softer, wider sailors. The piece highlights changing silhouettes and fashionable frills shaping wardrobes this summer.
A contrite 1910s style column advises brides to preserve confidences from husbands including beauty secrets and intimate anecdotes. The piece urges caution against sharing with friends, noting risks of ruined friendships and strict marital boundaries. It emphasizes discretion, recommending direct refusal to disclose unless the husband would approve.
In a tangled dialogue, Mary’s control over a book shop and her strained relationship with her mother and Dick drive tension. Rumors of financial strain, loyalty, and romantic interest surface as characters debate Mary’s choices and potential independence.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a note on Deafness, mentioning names like Bet Sola and Devan and puzzling terms. The readable segments imply a claim about curing deafness being impossible, with unclear context and potential misreadings.
Betty Browne highlights a stylish Summer Girl look featuring a sand colored geberdine gown and a back turning pleated coat. The design emphasizes waist fullness and hip slenderness, with belt held pleats and subtle pockets and button trim for a crisp finish.
A jocular Black man appears in Brooklin county court on a minor charge. When asked if he has prior crimes, he pauses then replies that he cannot say he has done so, noting he has been married once. The exchange reflects a cautious, light moment in the proceeding.
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