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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
4
An early 20th century primer argues that beauty relies on care for the body. It stresses avoiding excess vanity in housework while prioritizing skin cleansing, regular exercise, and correct diet. It urges gentle hair care, proper hand grooming, and a confident carriage as essential feminine charms.
Wintercress farming is described as a possible industry for women in rural towns. The text outlines soil preparation, bed formation, water management, and careful planting. It emphasizes keeping water clean, protecting young roots, and harvesting with selective picking. It notes packing methods and cooling for long-distance transport.
The catalog shows an Eton jacket for misses possibly worn by girls. Garment types split into two classes: long coats with box backs and the smart Eton jackets. The pictured jacket pairs with box plaited skirts, features a high collar and broad revers. The jacket fits closely at the back and reaches the waist. it requires one and a quarter yards of material.
The 1880 census shows 2.6 million women employed rising to about 4 million later, with most aged 14 to 25. Women dominate mechanical and industrial trades, including 16 percent of boot and shoe makers, 25 percent of cigar makers, 48 percent of bookbinders and carpet makers, 53 percent in cotton mills, 70 percent in knitting mills, and 45 percent of all manufacturing work in the United States.
Interest grows in carved fungus pieces offered by Miss Fda Musselman of Johnstown Pennsylvania. The works vary in size and bring from 35 to 50 dollars. The fungus is sourced from decayed oak and maple trees and carefully removed to preserve the delicate creamy surface before aging.
In a discussion of "Latices' Day" at Locasport a new club house offers a glimpse of how comfort and tasteful design influence men’s leisure and marriage dynamics. Ames Olcott notes the club’s welcoming lobby, varied rooms, and absence of clutter, arguing homes should prioritize ease and thoughtful use of space to sustain family companionship and prevent drift from daily duties.
A period piece advises women on apparel age appropriate choices. It counsels that until eighty, women may wear varied colors and styles but advises more restraint with age. It notes bright colors can flatter youth but may accentuate flaws in older or heavier figures and urges color harmony with aging.
An early 20th century advertisement claims the American Poultry Mixture cures cholera roup gape and other diseases in fowl flocks, reduces losses, and offers guaranteed results. It touts rapid action, protection against deadly outbreaks, and invites sample requests from St Kingston’s drug store.
Board of Education meets the first Tuesday evening each month at the School House. Members listed include J. I Harding president C. 5. Smith secretary and secretaries W. Mawson S. Cook Jas Colline J. R. Renfro and Silas Shalwiek.
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