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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
11
A style roundup highlights an afternoon frock, a stylish fly front jacket, and a new shirt waist. This brief item surveys current silhouettes, fabrics, and coordinated outfits for women.
A poem fragment and gossip mingle about a muse described as a phantom of delight. The text cites Wordsworth and contemplates the queen’s family name, detailing royal lineages and a hypothetical shift to Mrs Wettin upon title loss. A late afternoon frock description appears with gold embroidery and petunia velvet accents.
The token of subserviency notes that King Humbert of Italy, though reserved with nobles, often offers a hearty handshake to laborers and farmers. He remains popular among the humble classes.
The article describes new shirt waists with clusters of fine tucks from neck to belt in front and back, a fitted lining, and a high collar. It notes alternatives like velvet ribbon when material is scarce and hints at overall winter fashion shifts. It also discusses royal greeting customs and European royal lineages with several named monarchs and houses.
The text advises girls to learn skating, drill and fencing to gain grace and posture. For nervous headaches it suggests very slow backward walking for relief, with physicians noting reflex actions in body and brain. It also offers eye care tips using rose water and rest, then mentions eye redness from drafts and yellow whites as symptoms.
A note emphasizes that students should maintain strict attention to diet as a means to improve performance and discipline. It urges guardians and teachers to monitor nutrition and daily routines for better outcomes.
A discussion on the long skirt dubbed a street sweeper and the proper techniques to lift and manage overlength fabric. It warns against dragging hems and offers guidance through self observation and study of graceful wearers.
Dressing the neck remains essential for a woman’s toilet. A high choking collar is out. fluffy lace around the throat is in. A bright red ribbon with front bow over lace creates a stylish, fetching look in white or black lace. Mothers should retrieve short narrow lace barbs from the box for this season.
A stylish fly front jacket remains popular for street wear with the Rowland line this season. The main changes noted are a velvet collar and a coat length extending ten inches below the waist.
Dr. Ford Linneborn of Hagen Germany developed a garment fabric that keeps skin cool and reduces perspiration. The inner surface uses paraffined linen threads while the outer wool threads are treated by removing natural oil to enhance their wicking qualities.
The Senate debated the Nicaragua canal bill with support from Chilton and Turner and opposition from Spooner. The House passed the naval personnel bill unamended, reforming ranks and retirement pay. Bacon urged against U.S. sovereignty over the Philippines as Canal talks continued under Tillman filibuster risk.
In Washington on January 23 a Senate debate centers on Hoar's claim that annexation of Porto Rico and the Philippines would permanently raise U S expenditures by about 300 million dollars annually. Allison is the sole senator disputing Hoar and puts the annual rise at around 150 million including naval funding.
Senator Gear filed a senate joint resolution to appoint Oscar W. Deignan of Iowa as a cadet at the United States Naval Academy. Deignan gained fame as a Merrimac hero. In Findlay Ohio a dynamite cartridge exploded injuring Mrs. A W Roz and costing her fingers. A Chinese advertising practice uses inverted jars on roofs to signal marriageable daughters.
Washington reports a revised statement by Commissary General Eagan to replace the earlier version, with the commission deciding if it is sufficiently expurgated for the records. Capit Irvine described rotten beef aboard the Panama, while General Humphrey blamed rail congestion for Tampa delays. Major Daly testified that refrigerated beef smelled embalmed and was deemed bad, prompting tests showing borax and salicylic acid residues. Professor Wielaski confirmed boric and salicylic acids in Daly’s beef residuum and noted salicylic acid is harmful.
The sub commission on agriculture and agricultural labor of the industrial commission releases its topical inquiry syllabus on labor and capital in farming. It lists 50 questions under three heads labor employed capital employed and remedial legislation. Respondents must supply factual information rather than opinions.
The Calcutta Times correspondent reports the English strike blocked orders for rails girders and rolling stock for Indian railways. It notes future demand may largely shift to the United States, especially for locomotives.
Iowa readers learn free consultation from the Iowa Patent Office on securing patents with 25 years of experience. The piece contrasts invention risks with farming, urging strong effort and funding, and offers prosecution help. Also notes seniors George Bush and Lucy Prophet seeking a marriage license and a Philadelphia servant's estate misadventure with an undertaker executor.
A nostalgic poem describes turning yellow leaves and recalling youth as memory weaves a dreamlike song. The speaker imagines a pansy flower and wonders which past beloved plucked it, confessing love, truth, and longing for the Used-to-Be.
Chicago doctors warn a New York woman who recently came to town brought the grip, claiming Chicago had been free of the plague until her arrival. The note also mentions Mile. Lucie Faure, and various curiosities and local items including a large bridge contract and a remark on housework education.
The Monon Route via C H and D Ry and B and O runs through sleepers from Chicago at 2 45 a m arriving Cincinnati 11 20 a m Washington 6 47 a m and Baltimore 7 50 a m. The line is promoted as the most comfortable eastbound service from Chicago.
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