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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
6
The article describes gray taffeta blouses with plaited yokes and crosswise details, various gown designs in crepe and wool, and accessories like embroidery and fur cuffs. It includes fashion tips, fabric choices, and a brief note on cleaning turpentine and wine remedies, plus a simple vegetarian soup recipe and children’s dress patterns.
Prevent lamp smoking by soaking wick in strong vinegar and drying well. Dry colored cambrics away from bright light to avoid fading. Fresh paint odors fade with a water hay mix kept in a bowl. Refresh pail contents multiple times daily. Pancakes on a soapstone griddle digest better than iron. Heat soapstone slowly to prevent cracking. never grease it, rub with dry salt.
Fringe feathers trend features a two color pair with a black over white ostrich plume. Near the stem the black strands curl over the white, while over half the length the black plume strands are knotted like silk fringe. Hanging over the white plume, the effect is striking though the brick part appears fringe at first glance.
Nervous folks should eat cheese in moderation as a sedative but not in excess to avoid digestion issues. Daily baths help prevent infectious disease. Cool pastry quickly in a warm room to avoid heaviness. Save old cords soaked in paraffin as fire lighters. Window wedges are valuable and affordable, preventing strattling in bedrooms.
The text outlines interior design ideas emphasizing drapery arrangement and harmonious color schemes to form a cohesive idea. It discusses creating balance between curved lines and a grand door in a decorative scheme and touches on reforms for expectant mothers and the idea that science influences birth outcomes.
The piece praises a tailor made look, noting how a Swotman with balanced figure can wear trim suits and how a woman who often contemplates herself can fashion etamine homespun gowns in any new style. It extols the elegance of a silk gown tailor made, neat and adaptable to all occasions.
Morning coats, Santuaza jackets and aprons appear as quaint home wear adding a touch of theater to daily attire. Designed in bill eclamine with trimmed edges, they imitate the small garments worn by the heroine in Cavalleria Rusticana.
London reports show Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's push for reciprocal imperial trade as central to debate. Analysts warn of an eighteen month horizon before a vote, with strong talk of a general election if public support shifts. If Chamberlain gains backing, Balfour could return as PM, threatening party lines on free trade and protection. Berlin cautions Britain to avoid tariff clashes, preferring to wait and see Chamberlain's moves before reacting.
St Louis grand jury urges stricter anti lobby laws and longer statutes of limitations. It calls for forfeiture of franchises gained by corrupt methods and reports confessions by state senators would appall and astonish citizens. The panel credits Folk and Hancock for prosecutorial help.
A proposal calls for proving the origin of imported sugar and for supervision by customs or internal revenue officers of all British refiners. It would require operation only by persons authorized by the commissioners.
Unprecedented floods sweep central and eastern Kansas northwestern Missouri eastern Nebraska and southern Iowa after ten days of heavy rain. Thousands flee homes and workers lose jobs as the Kansas City area suffers the worst damage. Estimated fatalities and extensive property losses accompany the rising waters across Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa with North Topeka described as an island.
Reports from Topeka Kansas describe a flood and fire disaster with as many as 170 to 200 dead and thousands displaced. Fire from submerged lumber yards destroys floating and burned houses, while the river crests and recedes, leaving millions in property loss and a ruined city landscape. A steam launch is sought to aid survivors as authorities organize relief.
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