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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
6
Fashion page highlights delicate white and pale blue gingham garments. Describes a flaring skirted morning gown with cantetta and plaid blue accents, rain white gingham trim, lace yoke details, and a chip hat with pale blue plaid. Features a floating velvet ribbon and crown-like headpiece with a hook at the side.
An evening dress combines Irish gulpure with chif fon and radium silk to create a gray toned gown. The wide scalloped hem, full gray chiffon pleatings, shoulder drapery, and purplish bodice detailing define its silhouette with a dramatic front feature.
A description of a pale yellow gown made of soft pliable fabric with long flowing lines. The front features an embroidery band rising to an empire girdle and folds of darker yellow material ending at a central point under a large rosette. Rosettes recur on the elbows, matching sleeve bends.
In New York a young woman saves for Labor Day by repurposing and crafting most of her wardrobe. She renovates skirts, coats, undergarments, and accessories by hand, turning old pieces into versatile outfits for mountain walks, theater wear, and autumn stages, while planning a white dress for next summer. The piece details her thrift, skill, and anticipated travels.
A Directoire coat designed to be worn over embroidered gray mousseline de soie, in soft gray moire. It features a cutaway front, jabot at the throat, large loose sleeves with elbow tabs, and rich lace in a deep straw tone. Lace collar, gray chiffon jabot, simple stitched edges, and dull silver buttons complete the look.
A sheer white Unen gown forms a princess silhouette with tucks to girdle height and half way to the knees. The skirt flares sharply from the hips and a petunia silk foundation coats the late summer frock. Unique lace trims the bodice, German Val Insertion decorates the bodice and runs down the skirt. Two rows of painted china buttons and hand needle work on the vest and collar add character.
Special Correspondence analyzes Cleveland street railway controver sy shaping public service policy. It argues councils and state bodies act as agents of the people, with new legal doctrines limiting implied rights and private privileges. The piece foresees a shift toward public control, open books, and lower fares through voter involvement and transparent franchise grants.
A description outlines a small woman’s outfit featuring a white organza dress for a five foot figure. The design details include double flounces, a berthe yoke, scalloped edges, and embroidered blouze beneath with all-over embroidery. The piece notes popularity of the short, stylish silhouette.
Special Correspondence from Pittsburgh society highlights Mrs Mary Prentice Miller wife of Major Charles J Miller as the fearless figure of a balcony fall scene She remained calm despite the thrill and believes skydiving may gain popularity Her nerves and poise earned her the nickname that day
Special Correspondence from Boston notes the floating hospital run by Lend a Hand society led by Edward Everett Hale, praising its 23 year service and a new unnamed steamer to join Clifford. It cites low death rates, one case of overnight care saving a dying baby, and calls the effort a God supported, minimally red taped charity aiding poor families with sick children.
J. E. Haines reports from the upper Pecos that Cowle's copper mine yields fine ore and may prompt an immediate smelter. A nearby coal mine could fuel the plant, ore is piled awaiting smelter, and land sales rise with talks of an electric line up the Pecos River for power. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil touted as strong cure. Roy C Adams, Chicago sign painter, may relocate here.
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