District boundaries and member prizes outlined in local notice
The Second District lists Fairmont as District No 1 with members including Mac Clark and Grace Merrinell and notes prizes for active club members. District No 2 covers outside Fairmont with prizes or cash awards and names residents in Rivesville Glovers Gap and surrounding areas. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after J C Bartholow’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Clug
Rivesville Gra Arpett
Dressed-Up Little Person In Velvet Ribbon Fashion
A fragment from a fashion note describes a small stylish figure wearing black velvet ribbon and a velvet trimmed veil. It notes a big straw poke bonnet and net shoulder embellishments, with black velvet streamers. The piece mentions optimism and leisure in daily life.
Confessions of a Wife Read by Jim and Margie
A fragmentary dialogue recounts Margie drafting a serialized story about a girl from wealth who must make her own way. Jim questions publication as they discuss readers, realism, and the Paula Newton parallel amid tentative plans to publish in The Daily Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Pat
Smuid
Margie
Damuela
Nerolho
Wally
Old Jim
Tin
Thora
Marwin
Paula Newton
Paula Newon
Newton's Folly
Jin
Paula
Marsjal
Tiny Future Pavlowesque Dancers Train at Met Opera
In New York Metropolitan Opera ballet studios young girls endure grueling practice to become future Pavlovas. At six they receive clipped toes and rigid drills, dancing for hours before mirrors with bare legs and pointed toes as they strive for grace and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera Ballet
Cligol
New York
Aulinine
China
Pavlowss
Health Hints Camp Sanitation Tips for Campers
Health hints urge campers to maintain camp sanitation for safety and comfort. The article warns city bred amateurs to avoid daily garbage buildup and open plumbing odors, stressing proper waste disposal and sanitation measures to prevent flies and contamination, including burning or digging a proper refuse pit and covering wastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodaman
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Relief In Fairmont Testimony
J. M. Creighton, a Fairmont bookkeeper, reports relief from kidney pain burning backache and dizziness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The advertisement promotes the remedy as effective and urges readers to try it based on his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dpean
Pater Mont
Fairmont
Enident
J. M. Creighton
Hidden Dangers in Fever Weather and Home Remedies
A fragmented 19th century note warns of heat risks and exposure to disease with advice on protective coverings and cleanliness. It mentions mosquito prevalence and suggests precautions and a home poison remedy using ammoniac and camphor spirits. It stresses moderate exercise and avoiding fatigue.
Harfina Hair Product Ad Claims Thick Glossy Beauty
An old time beauty ad touts Harfina for thick glossy hair and a radiant look. It promises rapid results with two to three applications and claims scalp relief from itching and hair loss. It urges buying a 60 cent bottle and mentions mail order via McCloskey in Lowntown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1
McCloskey
Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir Promotion
An OCR fragment markets Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir for rheumatism inviting buyers to Crane's Drug Store. The note mentions painful symptoms and a tentative price amount around 181.00 with a thirty day treatment claim. It reflects early patent medicine advertisement style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver
Crane's
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Municipal Gas Works
Coventry
Worayn Ale
Mac Clark
Arthur Fisher
B. Crantal Lewter
C. Eas Charlo McCray
Grace L
Merrinelé Loatha Poe
Wit Watkins
Grace Motflon
Jack Bonnar
Lox Wioes
McCauliay
A Zarsio
J. C. Bartholow
Farmington
Gora
George Hamilton
Mannington Natile Conningoam Ves
Hume
Altin Atha
Worthington Iat Ag
Binley Allingsiey Sherds Ee Engmeo Oomfield
Irww
Rudy
Ils Enterprise Mira
Preston
Abta Montana Mines
Oped Harti
Walter Gurnatin
Fey
Little Fatsle Stewart
Lowesville
Hayely Siieware
Baxter
Tuckwiller
Samuel Harris
Murphy Ss
Ysse
Currie Brown
Watson
Grace Toon
Oj Ceeest Fabrio
Frank Matthew i
Mokongah
Bouule Viemming
Mary Lawson
Ees
Chartos
Grant Town
Er Muden
Shinston
Lucy Hartley
Agnea Wilkeson
Virgil Hertzee
Linnie ‘Tennant
Margaret James
Metz Marty Baker
Creola Mooraland
Betty Brown
Mirro
Don
Wil
Harfina
Martin
Todax
Dr. Dippy
Nelson
TNO
Tomi
Toya
Dublin
Mountain City Drug Co
Court House
Tinley Co
Weil -Agnale
Tropa Chicago Dairy
Madiaon Street
Duffs
Allman
Peti
Olivia
Weil GO
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