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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
7
An inland lake hostess hosts a casual seaside style picnic with water suits at four, a beach supper on a driftwood table, peppered with elaborate menus, pasteboard dishes, and a finale marshmallow roast. The piece celebrates simple pleasures and a forward view of affordable entertaining among friends.
The article describes varied tea rituals with arrack cloves mint cherries rock candy and rum and pineapple used to flavor tea. It highlights a southern woman known for unique mixtures and mentions delicate Japanese wafers as a course accompaniment.
The text outlines a golden wedding party plan with gold invitations and color scheme, fall flowers, 50 rose centerpiece, gilt souvenirs, yellow cake and ice cream, orange frappe, yellow attire for assistants, simple gifts of gold pieces and flowers, and a reminiscence portion including a description of the original ceremony with toasts and letters from absent friends.
The article surveys current fashion trends with emphasis on hats and military brushes. It notes pig skin backs on brushes, buttons replacing laces, low cut covers and chemises, white buckskin riding boots, large Irish lace collars, raffia handbags, ostrich feathers, and satin crepe hat facings.
Instructions describe making a wall hanging or mirror ornament from silk No. 2, adding embroidery with sequins and ribbon, framing with a silk covered card, and finishing with a small silk pom pom. Suggested color scheme includes gold sequins and pale pink ribbon on white silk for bedroom decor.
Mrs. Caroline Kessler of Paw Paw Michigan endured back ache rheumatism dizzy spells urinary disorders severe dropsy and prostration before using Deans Kidney Pills. Her recovery is called miraculous by friends and she urges others to inquire. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box after Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Eve presents a wry remark about her graduation dress as the program continues. An advertisement promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease powder for feet with claims to cure painful and sweaty feet and ease new shoes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample. Includes quotes from Max O'Rell and Carle.
Leading tuberculosis specialists state alcohol does not cure consumption. Dr. S A Knopf and colleagues including Drs Frank Billings Vincent Bowditch Lawrence Flick Edward Trudeau affirm that alcohol neither cures nor accelerates recovery and may hinder it.
A thief lifts an old gentleman’s wallet after brushing past him on a street car. In a secluded spot the wallet’s wrappings are removed to reveal a central card reading Young man Give Up Your Career of Crime Nothing Fn Tet, warning the reader.
In a nature studies vignette two talking birds debate identity and fame. The Phunnibeak Bird and The Other Bird banter about recognition, with The harp that once through Tara's Halls invoked in dialogue as a playful tag.
A reader testifies that switching from coffee to Postum relieved her nervous dyspepsia and improved brain and nerve power. She notes her husband also benefited, and the family overall found health improved. The letter stresses Postum does not stimulate or depress, but strengthens nerves and stomach over time.
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