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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
6
An illustrated guide explains why ostrich plumes, though costly, outlast other trims and stay fashionable. It details mounting methods using buckram disks, tying instead of sewing, back to back placement, and ensuring natural drape. It notes care on dampness and color quality for black plumes.
Easy to fashion baskets for home made candies aid gift giving this season. Select light green or blue baskets with decorative gilding, line with paraffin, and store at ten cent stores. After use the baskets function as thread boxes or vases, and can hold small flowers as table decorations. By Julia Bottomley.
A fragment describes a small basket with a strand of paloted shavings used as an ornament. The text suggests replacing shavings with a satin ribbon of fine width and tying a small bow at the front, creating a simple decorative item.
The article describes using a narrow tape or baby ribbon at each end of a shield and sewing similar pieces at proper distances in the armholes of waists. Shields are tied in place for quick changes, washable, and free from rust or prick dangers.
Instructions describe forming a monogram with old English mahogany vibe, avoiding padding or paper mache letters. Stamp the monogram on the article and stitch closely with small French knots for a neat, satisfactory result.
Plaited maline continues to dominate fashion with delicate frills and ruffes in thin soft material. The trend shows up in nearly every gown, signaling widespread adoption and renewed popularity in dress detailing.
Ned Dayton travels to Houston to win Leila Allen by presenting himself as a suitor. Cyrus Moore orchestrates a prank that ends with Ned stealing jewelry and papers, later returning them and earning a courtly password moment. Ned hopes to gain the judge’s consent through the Sons of Manna initiation.
Chicago officials report a 25 percent rise in insanity amid 12 percent population growth over four years. Dr H I Davis, Cook County physician, says cases grow each year and waves occur by region. Possible causes include calamities affecting births, though reasons remain uncertain.
A jovial lawyer recalls a cross examination in which a prisoner is teased about admitting theft. The exchange centers on whether the prisoner used first or third person and if he said I stole the watch. The dialogue names Degorra and features a light courtroom anecdote.
An aged merchant clutches a telegram and nearly faints as colleagues speculate on heart trouble. The note begs James to locate a waistcoat for a gray grain suit, with detailed hiding places and trunk keys. The message ends with a plea to pack it without wrinkling and to refrain from swearing.
The Rev Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered from dropey for a year with swollen limbs and pitted feet. He describes heart flutter dizziness and exhaustion. After using six boxes his pain eased and he regained strength. He praises Dodds Kidney Pills and notes ongoing faith in the remedy.
Red rough hands become soft and white with a one night Cuticura treatment. Soak hands in hot water with Cuticura Soap dry and anoint with Cuticura Ointment and wear soft bandages. Sample offers and postal address included. Also includes a wool cleaning tip using borax and magnesia for light woolens.
A humorous exchange centers on a dachshund’s recall and a man’s hopes for a ship to come in. The wife notes the dog’s front legs are moving as she consoles him about his delayed fortune, likening it to waiting sailors who settle for a modest schooner.
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