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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
10
A fashion leader praises sunny dispositions over gloom and peevishness. She urges keeping quiet but pleasant at the table and work, noting sulky behavior spoils gatherings, harms appearance, and drives people away. Be cheerful, control grumpiness, and address misunderstandings to maintain harmony.
The piece notes old crude chamois skin powder bags replaced by the papier poche a French import. It describes how a small square paper with rough and smooth sides serves as sponge powder puff or perfume bag. Concealable in pockets or gloves, it allows discreet grooming via deft handkerchief use.
A historical guide describes jumper waist plans with matching skirt fabric and contrasting guimpe. The three piece ensemble adapts to occasions by varying guimpe styles from plain morning wear to lingerie and lace net designs.
A guide to organizing small accessories with a multi pocket sachet and silk trim, plus notes on the colonial lantern revival led by 88 year old E M Hughson in Clyde, N Y. The piece also previews dainty baby cloaks with Jamade embroidery in lingerie silks and light fabrics for summer.
A simple facial bleaching remedy uses almond milk made from blanching thirty almonds and grinding with a lump of sugar. Mix with rose water, strain, and apply the milk to the face twice daily letting it dry, then rinse. The process is lengthy and requires careful preparation to powder the almonds finely.
A poor Moro fisherman found a marble sized pearl in the Sulu sea near Jolo. The pearl, valued around 70 000 pesos, was seized from the sultan and then sold in Singapore for 60 000 pesos. Gov Steever aided the finder, with the Jolo Trading Company handling proceeds. The case highlights shifting laws and rival pearl trades among Moros, Malays, and Japanese divers.
In a bowl beat four eggs with salt. In a warm chafing dish melt butter then pour in the eggs. Stir from edge to center to form a layer then fold edges to center or roll. Garnish with parsley for plain omelet or sprinkle minced parsley before folding.
A historical society of Ashley residents scoured the Wilkesbarre mountain near Laurel Run seeking General Sullivan era cannon rumored to be buried during the 1779 expedition against the Iroquois. They found only a single Indian arrow pointer among the Revolutionary relics.
A fragment from Broadway Magazine ponders winter nearby with quotes about a winter resort or place where one feels at home amid cold. The passage contrasts mental framing with physical locale and invites reflection on how we perceive cold seasons.
Century old discussion highlights Cicero on eating to live and Prof. Gautier from Paris praising plain fare. He warns against culinary artifices that stimulate appetite and urges moderation, plain bread vegetables and meat. cautions on veal for gouty skin and recommends fresh fish. Regular boiled water and moderate wine advised. excess of any spice or drink poisons.
A department store head argues that adults retain childish traits like quick tiredness of novelty. He notes people crave change in toys, clothing, home goods, and cars, and worries the rapid pace of modern life fuels constant replacement up to financial limits.
A tale of Alvin Harper and Phillip, two close friends exploring dreams, hypnosis, and astral influence. After Alvin’s letter reveals a failing health and a contested will, a terrifying dream sequence leads to Stephen’s death believed caused by a sleeping Phillip. Phillip later learns Alvin’s fate, wrestles with guilt, and concludes the dream served a moral warning about attempting forbidden knowledge.
Two large sacks of French crowns dating to the reigns of Louis XVI and Louis XIV were discovered at Romarantin during excavations. The coins likely buried for security during wars and famine in the late Grand Monarque era, dated to about 209 years ago.
A fragmented Philadelphia Ledger clipping hints at a tense church scene in Uneasy Wisconsin where a minister questions a magnate about a heavenly audit. The wording suggests conflict over earthly vs sacred concerns and a possible financial or moral probe.
The piece notes rumors Whitelaw Reid may resign as ambassador to England and return to the United States for business reasons. It recalls his marriage to Mrs Mille and significant American business ties, suggesting his presence in Britain may be ending.
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