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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
7
A fashion overview notes hip pads and new Parisian styles guiding summer wardrobes. Describes bottom-breadth silhouettes, lace and chiffon robed necklines, bows, rosettes, and color trends from beiges to bright silks. Also touches on poverty discourse and medical cures, plus a travelogue on Hungary’s millennium plans and Budapest fair architecture.
The season’s shirt waists are described from 75 cents to 25 or 30 dollars with many styles. Fabrics include batistes, voiles, lawns, and muslins with yokes, collars, and cuffs in white, colored satins, or lace. Trim details feature Valenciennes lace, embroidery, and dotted Swiss muslin, with elbow sleeves, bright trims, and coordinated piping.
The long article outlines a millennium celebration in Hungary to mark 1,000 years since the Magyars settled, with plans for bridge construction, a new palace of justice, museums, and grand pageants. It notes historical figures, sites, and upcoming congresses, alongside cultural exhibitions and national school improvements.
An Ohio woman recounts illness from childhood to recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She claims doctors warned of severe complications but reports regained health, improved mobility, and gratitude from friends and neighbors. The testimonial urges every woman to try the product despite prior medical doubt.
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