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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1896

Page

7

Apology and Temptation Between Miss Power and Radcliff

A man and Miss Power discuss an earlier kiss and the crowding crush at a hall. He insists it was not accidental and apologizes while she alternates between rebuke and soft forgiveness. They acknowledge ongoing temptation and mutual fascination as they tease and justify their actions.

Miss Power Mr. Radcliff Miss Pow Hal Power Tranly Klas Iax I. B. Marriott-Watson

Iowa Senate and House Busy with Bills Across March Dates

Rates of progress spanned annexation, parole, train crossings, and insurance. Debates over age of consent, a curfew bill, building and loan regulation, and anti cigarette measures dominated sessions, with adjournments and joint sessions noting appointments and monuments.

Des Moines Eaton Garst Junkin Elections Committee Ellis Judiciary Committee Lothrop Appellate Court Supreme Court Congress HOUSE Brown Funk Allen Muscatine Journal Griswold Brighton McDowell Potter Avoca Ray Temple Williams Senate Drs Mores Hobart Fourth Judicial District Cuba Iowa Waterman Committee On Public Health Morrison Byington State University Lauder Carney Sesciestona Insurance Committee Committee On Pusey Trewin Ft. Madison Iowa Infantry Miller

Danbury Musician Builds Self-Teaching Bicycle Instrument

Charles Close of Danbury Connecticut crafts a music box that plays ten popular airs and solves arm fatigue by mounting a fly wheel bicycle to drive the instrument. At his fifteenth wedding anniversary he performed for guests using the device.

Charles Close Danbury Conn Mr. Close

Curls Misleading Women to Age Looking Frizzed Hair

The piece argues most women err by crimping hair as heavy curls accentuate lines and flaws. It contrasts old views favoring lighter curls with modern taste favoring natural, uncrimped hair styled simply to suit individual effect.

Gold-Standard Delega Appeals for Gold Policy

New York March 7 The chamber of commerce held its regular meeting and adopted a call urging both parties to back a clear platform defending the gold standard. The appeal, proposed by Henry Hentz, urges swift action to stop government costs and opposition to free coinage of silver.

Delega New York Chamber of Commerce Henry Hentz

Imminent Battle Report From Central America

Reports from Panama indicate a planned major engagement at Leon with combined Honduran and Nicaraguan forces. possibly Salvadoran aid to President Zelaya may follow per a recent three nation compact at Amapala. Rebels claim control of Corinto port and closure of San Juan del Sur as the conflict looms.

Panama Nicaragua Leon Salvador Zelaya Amapala Corinto San Juan del Sur

My Lady's Corner Fashion Tips and Couture Secrets

A fragment from My Lady's Corner describes fashionable feminine routines. It cites how a careful woman preserves her wardrobe with season-long care for gowns hats and gloves, brushing dust and avoiding wrinkles while noting scent sachets and delicate touches.

Garter fashions lace into jeweled fasteners this year

The piece surveys ornate garter designs becoming display pieces with jeweled elastic and gold buckles. It notes women favor bejeweled adornments over plain styles and mentions a Roman gold center crown set with diamonds and a checkerboard black enamel buckle as standout pieces.

Hasterous

Costumes From a Cycle Show Highlight Elegant Tailor Gown

The article describes a cycle show with carefully styled outfits. A slate camel hair gown features a plain skirt, a ripple basque, white kid vesting, and a velvet toque with jet ornaments. It notes suspender care, long sleeves, and well groomed presentation for fashionable women.

Delft Blue Dress Goods Inspire New Fashion Moments

The Delft blue craze expands into dress and millinery with a gown of mohair and broadcloth. A wide skirt features side panels in white broadcloth with black elk braid and small black buttons. The bodice is white with a blue Eton coat and long rear ripples.

Delft

Substitutebowls Featured In Odd New York Table Scene

A quirky table item shows Clara Louise Ki kosch ing in New York with an exque wrought basin filled with fragrant rose water. Guests dip a corner napkin instead of fingers, hints attributed to the LOB Kaoe.

Clara Louise Kikosch New York

Household Hints on Foods and Cleaning Practices

Household hints claim beef and mutton have the greatest nutritive value among meats. For poultry choose birds with smooth combs and plump size for economy. Tips show moving grease from wax with turpentine and talc, then polish with wax. Also notes on peanut sandwiches and gingerbread flavoring and cautions about medicinal tastes.

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