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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
3
A collage of observations covers comets, politics, and crises. Halley's comet brightens as trade improves while Japan bleeds Korea, and China advances liberal reforms with provincial assemblies. Typhoon soaked Luzon with record rain, sparking calls for water storage. A modest New York burglar tale outshines pulp fiction, and Mars hints at ancient upheavals.
A compilation of practical farming guidance covers horse care and harnessing costs, milk cleanliness, poultry profitability, soil amendments, crop rotation, alfalfa and clover value, fall manure spreading, and diversification of farming practices. It emphasizes efficiency, soil health, and seasonal tasks for dairy, poultry, and crop operations.
A frugal crafty guide shows how to transform a dry clean wooden box into an attractive bookcase with minimal material and clever tips. By removing one side and lining the inside and exterior with flowered silk or fabric, anyone with patience can create a useful piece of furniture.
An elegant jabot update uses a plaited linen and Irish crochet piece fastened with four buttons to a permanent stock collar. The doubled two inch strip is feather-stitched, ends have buttonholes, center holds a small pin, and the fastening integrates the jabot as part of the blouse.
Textiles include Thais moire and Alas ka crepe offering novelty yet no echoes of their names in texture. The shop adopts the old French method of naming garments and fabrics after the hour to simplify cataloging amid a wide variety of materials.
A careful look at many dresses shows faint ribbons satin and metallics tucked under netting. Prink blue or green hints emerge when daylight strikes, with color bands on white satin foundations and rainbow dustinetness arching across bodices.
A craft guide describes cutting the base from fabric material and pasting sides, then attaching a paper strip for neat edges. The front edge is folded over and pasted underneath. Feet are created by cutting cotton reels, glued on, and gilded or painted to match the fabric.
The article explains careful methods to wash silk handkerchiefs to avoid yellowing. Do not boil or rub soap on silk. Use fine white soap lather, wash, squeeze, and sun dry quickly. Iron while damp, with light linen overlays. For white silk neckties, dry starch and a touch of blue can brighten. rub powder on a clean linen pad, dust off, then iron with a hot iron and dampened linen folded over the right side.
The latest shape in biscuit peau de suede features a biscuit colored feather trim, black felt lining, and a band of gold embroidery, offering a stylish accessory for the season.
The season highlights the Germauda lily as the fashion note for floral designers and mills. Violets, gardenias, and orchids remain popular, but this season Europe is entranced by the Germauda lily in white and pink, grown tall or large.
Bracelets regain popularity as afternoon and evening wear accessorizes with leather watch forms to jeweled snakes. New extensible bands adjust to arm movement while velvet pieces edged with diamonds enhance whiteness. Slender bands end in tiny jeweled bows and can be worn high on the upper arm or on both wrists depending on sleeve length.
A playful shower card text describes inviting Miss Blink with day date and hour details. Instructions suggest using wee slippers filled with rice for favors and a ribbon over the table for a luncheon setting with stockings attached by clothespins.
The article highlights rich tapestry and fur on small turbans with lynx fur over a tan tapestry crown featuring rose colored blooms. It anticipates a waistcoat or vest to match with long lapels in this season's coats and a move away from metal trimmings.
The text warns against tight hairstyles for children to avoid damaging hair growth. It notes that frequent strain during growth can lead to thinner hair in later life and emphasizes careful grooming to preserve long, thick hair.
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