Volume 13 , Issue 52

100 Years of Our Dumb Headlines

This headline appeared January 1, 1900, "Death By Corset Rates Stabilize At one In Six." The subheading was "Growing Use of Dr. Scheidt's Patented SAfety Corset." And, "Ladies Breathe Slightly Less Painful Sigh of Relief."

"The Republic's health officials were reporting an overall seven percent fewer deaths by corset this year (1900), a statistic that will no doubt gladden the hearts of those dutiful ladies who unselfishly risk sacrifice upon the altar of Beauty everyday so that they may appear comely and supple to their husbands and suitors.

"This reduction in corset related fatalities is credited to the growing popularity of Dr. Ezra Scheidt's Safety and Wellness Corset for the Improvement and uplifting of the pleasing female form. The supporting undergarment received a patent last year (1899) for its unique styling and construction. With this corset, the waist is bound to only seventeen inches, but it still dramatically enhances the figure and beautifies its wearer, giving her an alluring pouter pigeon appearance which will assuredly turn the heads of gentlemen."

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