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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
6
A vivid portrait of a woman’s dressing room showing a marble bath, white lacquered dressing table, and shelves with shoes hats fans and linen. The scene notes a private relief masseuse and manicure at hand, presenting an intimate domestic sanctuary and its array of personal items.
A fashion revival in China tableware mixes Napoleonic first empire style with contemporary Sevres porcelain. Modern portrait services feature living female celebrities, often Paris stage stars, adorning each plate and dish for twelve covers.
New cushions show large composite blossoms with red and violet centers. Red cushion uses dark red linen and silk with green accents and petal shaped tabs. Violet cushion centers on violet linen with violet silk puffings and dark green ribbons.
The article cautions that common kitchen soda should not be used as medicine for heartburn or sour stomach. It notes temporary relief but warns that frequent use may worsen stomach trouble and cause long term harm.
A blotting pad features a photo of a country home on a large gray panel with white lines for a finish and a couplet about blotting. The pad attaches to the back and a ribbon lets it hang beside the desk when not in use.
A cheesecloth folded four times makes a better jelly strainer than a flannel bag. Dip the cloth in boiling water before use and strain over the fire so the jelly runs freely.
A house wife with a slender purse can substitute genuine mahogany with green painted furniture. The article notes old model shapes preserved in green finish, appealing artistry, and suitability for budgets.
A man boasts he can read character from appearance and asserts the opposite sex barber stereotype. His friend insists the man across is a butcher, citing a shaved incident as proof, illustrating humorous misreading and quick assumptions.
A fragmentary line explores emotions in contrast to madness, noting that rejoicing or sorrow are irrelevant to the subject's insanity when she is mad. The wording emphasizes inner conflict and rhetorical tension without a clear narrative.
A photographer stages a playful session using a jumping jack and toys, producing a laughing baby in about half an hour. The father praises the result while the photographer modestly claims skill in his trade.
Mrs Jones, new member, asks if the sewing society is lively. Secretary Mrs Brown replies the group is active, though some members slip away for tea and cause missed minutes across three meetings.
A short Ohio State Journal reminder to stay hopeful and upbeat when plans fail. It counsels not to sulk or dwell on setbacks but to keep a cheerful outlook and try to sing, trusting things will work out.
The Chicago Tribune essay discusses whether smiling should be a universal rule or left to individual choice. It contrasts enforced cheerfulness with genuine feeling, noting diverse views on expressions from Monna Lisa to American women as independent and well dressed.
Lively liver pure blood clean skin bright eyes and perfect health promised by Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Genuine tablets stamped C C C never sold in bulk. Available at all druggists for 10 cents.
The Milwaukee Sentinel offers porcelain plaques produced from subscribers photographs with a gilt frame at no extra frame cost. Subscribers pay 30 percent of express and delivery expenses and non subscribers may obtain a plaque by subscribing for three months and adding 30 cents for delivery. Photos are returned within thirty days and the plaque is guaranteed to be a true likeness and fade resistant. Communications go to the Circulation Department of the Milwaukee Sentinel.
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