Christmas Aprons for Individual Taste Suits The Scene
The piece describes aprons painted to suit individual taste. A small figure on the left holds a hat, and when placed the mouthpiece of the phone becomes a crown of sorts.
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
4
Just Think O T Two Eggs For A Half Franc
A wartime trench scene shows a group of soldiers reminiscing about a simple meal of two eggs four slices of bread and a bowl of tea for half a franc. One taps humor on scarcity while another notes there is no place to obtain such luxuries. An unrelated advertisement for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets promotes regular liver bowels and stomach function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Silent Actress Reveals Harsh Rivalry and Slap
A famous actress confides to a friend about a quarrel with a younger rival. She recalls losing temper and admitting she almost slapped her rival's face but ultimately restrained herself. She then reveals she did slap her rival’s face anyway.
Mission Societies Appropriations for 1916
National and state home mission societies and boards allocated over 11.756 million dollars in 1916 for church and manse construction, evangelism, immigrant work, and programs among African Americans. The total activities among colored groups reached 833,871 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often without knowing it. Symptoms include back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root offered as a remedy via drugstores. Test sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with paper mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmers
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Recollections of a Shoestore Proprietor and Change
A former shoe store owner recalls asking customers to wait while he visited neighbor dealers to seek change for a twenty dollar bill. He notes a yellow back note could only cover car fare, reflecting harsher times.
Boschee's German Syrup Advert May Claim Longevity
In a vintage advertisement Boschee's German Syrup is pitched as a fifty one year proven remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat lung troubles. The copy promises restful nights easier morning expectoration and natural healing with bottles priced at 80 and 90 cents in all civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
Paper string and sacks gain commercial use in England
Paper string replaces burlap in England for commercial sacks and tissue paper aids manufacture. The sacks made from paper string are reported to match burlap sacks in every aspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Not by an Old Hand Exe Plot Dismisses Willie Theft Accusation
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs Exe defending Willie against a pocket theft claim. Exe contends not all money was taken, shifting blame back and forth in a tense exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
If the average man and the urge to greatness collide
The fragment suggests a meditation on whether greatness is born or earned and notes a tendency to force results when one cannot attain it. It reflects a restless impulse toward power or achievement without clear guidance or merit.
Christmas Aprons Add Festive Cheer for Women
Two new attractive Christmas aprons are pictured as festive gifts for women. Made of fine batiste with lace inserts and edgings, they feature ribbons or batiste for ties, in keeping with the season’s cheerful, frivolous style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastiste
Navy kit for sailors packed with personal care items
A compact blue denim and red flannel kit holds soap, talcum, brush, pencils, paper, cards, thread, needles, pins, safety pins, toothbrushes, toothpaste, buttons, tobacco, a corncob pipe, and more. It rolls and ties with braid, and makes a fine Christmas gift alongside a small bag of sweets.
Christmas Shop Corset Covers Defined as Camisoles
The Christmas buyers’ list of finery includes camisoles of ribbon and net with crepe georgette. The top item shows pale pink satin ribbon with tucks and French knots, edged by a pink crepe frill and satin shoulder straps. The second camisole uses white net with satin ribbon and small front bow, with elastic running in a narrow hem to fit the waist.
Breakfast caps show Chinese inspiration with lace brim
Newest breakfast caps feature Chinese motifs including a cap with Marines crown and wired lace frill. Narrow ribbon bands form a rosette atop the head, supporting the frill, with gold braid adding richness. A satin ribbon bedroom slipper is shown, sewn to a soft sole and held by elastic shirred ribbon.
Pingocraft wooden dolls hide telephones as gifts
Pretty ladies made of wood conceal telephones and invite secrets. Pingocraft figures stand on small boards for phone placement with removable mouthpieces used as hats or corsage bouquets. Chenille and fur gift set features red and black diagonal stripes with satin trim. A compact air pressure gauge, pencil sized, can easily be carried for tire checks.
Yuletide in Russia and the Kolyada Carols
The article describes Russian Christmas traditions including the Kolyada carols sung by groups of youths. A maiden dressed as the sun goddess travels on a sledge collecting gifts, while gift giving remains integral. In some regions Virgin Mary and birds replace sun and stars in these songs observed during the Yuletide season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Yuletide
Be Calm and Steadfast Kids Duty Note
A wartime parental speech urges children to set an example for adults by remaining calm and determined as World War I continues. It quotes Lincoln and Wilson, argues against peace at any price, and stresses faith, speed, and decisive action to end the war and promote democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S A
Abraham Lincoln
Wilson
Germany
God
The
Marne
United States’ of America
Reasonable Excuse in Town Topics Quip
A witty Town Topics exchange remarks on a man dubbed a slacker who spends time kissing a woman, noting this as his only chance to smell powder in a lighthearted societal snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Marjorie
Welsh tribute autographs sold at Holyhead fair
An autograph letter from Prime Minister Lloyd-George was auctioned at a Holyhead Welsh fair for 500 dollars. The message lauds Wales as a heroic generation and calls for national pride in the empire’s durable Welsh contribution recognized by Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd-George
Holyhead
Harvard Course Opens In Lumber Business Training
The Harvard graduate school of business administration with the department of forestry offers a two year course in the lumber business for college graduates and graduates of forestry or engineering schools. On completion students earn a master in business administration degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
Department of Forestry
Castoria Warning to Mothers Over 30 Years Used
Parents urged to check every bottle of Castoria for the signature of the maker. The notice emphasizes Fletcher’s Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children and warns to avoid imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Japan Appoints Special Police in Major Cities
Japan acts to guard foreigners and curb intrigue by enemy subjects by appointing special police in Tokyo Yokohama Osaka and Nagasaki as a precaution for public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Osaka
Nagasaki
Cheney firm offers $100 for incurable catarrh remedy
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured by Ball's Catarrh Medicine. The ad notes internal use and blood action with Druggists priced at 75 cents. Also includes speculative slogan about liberty and food costs at a church social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A. W. Gleason
Hall
EF. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Bee Stings Lead To Accidental Kiss In Garden Scene
In a lighthearted moment at the garden gate George and his sweetheart end up sharing a kiss after a bee lands on his neck and stings him. She jokes the bee was at fault, and he blushes while she teasingly hopes for a hive full of bees next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
The Laziest Man
Senator Reed names his laziest man while Senator Vardaman concedes a lazier candidate. A customer enters a shop to buy apples and the proprietor, seated at a corner, explains he cannot stand to serve today and asks the man to return when he is standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Vardaman
Senator Reed
Mississippi Solon
Not a Valuable Prize
A commentary rejects prizes that honor past crooked times and argues such medals would recall dishonest deeds, deeming no award worthy of commemorating historical wrongdoing.
Cash in Hand Drives Businessman’s Quick Deals
A business man values immediate payment and accepts spot cash over credit, emphasizing brisk transactions and swift earnings. He prioritizes cash flow and avoids waiting for funds, illustrating a mindset focused on rapid, unconditional settlements.
Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed By Recovered Blacksmith
A testimonial from F. M. Gounley, a former nervous blacksmith, credits Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with restoring health after a month of weakness. The ad promotes Golden Seal and Queen's Root based remedies, sugar coated tablets, and liquid forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Doctor Pierce
Necea
Dr. Pierce
Betting on His Temperature
A Wall Street firm keeps a junior partner under the weather watch as the senior partner rings him every few minutes. The joke notes the partner is not seriously ill, but his temperature fluctuates, prompting clients to speculate on the market implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Bob
Fiery Red Pimples Promised Relief with Cuticura
Advert says fiery red pimples itch and burn are eczema. Cuticura Soap and Ointment quickly heal with a hot bath and gentle application. Free sample by mail with a booklet. address postcard to Cuticura Dept Ed Boston. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. Ed
Boston
Practical Woman Declines Proposal for Future Comfort
In a dialogue about marriage and love, a practical young woman resists a marriage proposal, arguing that daily needs like hats and furs would always take precedence over sentiment. She admits affection but weighs financial practicality over lifelong romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dubon
Mne
Cream of the profession rises to the top
A concise adage urges striving for excellence in one’s field, noting that high quality and effort elevate individuals toward leadership and recognition. The saying frames self-improvement as a path to prominence within any career.
Widow Knows He Cannot Stop Loving Her
A man tries to persuade a widow he can stop loving her but she remains firm in knowledge that his true feelings persist.
Case of Baldness Stuns Court Over Doctor’s Diagnosis
A British exchange is cited where a U S jury hears a doctor describe a made up disease phalacrosis as a head ailment. The magistrate and prosecutor are left puzzled as the defendant is acquitted with the misused term baldness clarified only after.
Fragmented OCR note on council client access issues
Unclear fragmented text referencing a council and a client access problem. No coherent entities or events can be confirmed from the readable lines.
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