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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1892
Page
3
A Maine journal recounts a thirteen-year-old girl, daughter of William Miller, who hauled logs from Moro to a landing under her father's assurance. She worked alone for twenty six days, loading a team of logs worth 24 spows and continues at the task.
A fashion note describes the military cape as a key trend with velvet trims, ermine bands, and mink or sable accents. It highlights royal purple and black lace capes, and details elaborate styling from brim to yoke, including fabrics, trims, and the modern woman’s wardrobe.
The Greek costume is usually homemade or inherited, with expensive outfits. A richly embroidered chemise forms a skirt, sleeveless jackets, embroidered sleeves, silver ornaments, a red apron, a bush, and a silk gauze veil complete the attire. Luxuries vary by means and coins braided in hair attract suitors during dances.
Mme Fuarsch Madi, a soprano talent and head of the vocal department at a city college, urges disciplined study for American girls to become great singers. She condemns spasmodic effort and poor guidance, affirming one method: start with a voice and cultivate it with steady study.
A garbled note mentions a blue 88 leaf bonnet and a floral panier with roses. It references satin materials and decorative party items, but many words are unreadable, leaving only hints of fabric details and ornamental accessories.
Chicago Herald reports a mining camp near Ogden where a silver and gold find sparked a rapid town boom. A sheep herder’s nugget triggered prospectors to rush in, tents rose, shanties and stores appeared, and by sunset the camp housed hundreds with mills and shipments planned.
A Montana cowboy Jack Beam leads three companions to chase cattle that panic and ford a ravine. Beam distracts a grizzly, escapes on a steer, is knocked unconscious but saved as the herd is recaptured. the killer grizzly is later killed. The text then promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women, urging consideration of refunds if unsatisfied and asserting value over competitors.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo, swears an oath that the firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document is dated December 6, 1886, before A W Gleason. Also notes Brown's Troches praised for hoarseness and London Christian World postal cards with General Grant vignettes.
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