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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
8
Items of interest from Des Moines report actions and events at the state capital. The correspondent notes political developments and legislative activity, highlighting bills filed, committee hearings, and key votes influencing state policy.
Iowa sues Western Union Telegraph company for 898 500 claiming 100 000 filing fee and 798 500 daily penalties for operating without proper foreign corporation permit since 1886. Barber Asphalt sues for 181 415 and a half million lodge suit arises, plus inter state rail tariff news and a homicide chase in Council Bluffs.
A lighthearted survey shows couples clash over house names, from Hickorynook to Fernbank, with wives pushing tastier options while husbands mock the process. Readers are invited to submit dainty coined names before the home’s identity wears out by debate.
A former interne at the State University of Iowa now practices homeopathic medicine in Iowa. Contact information lists house and office addresses on Black Street and a phone number, reflecting a local professional listing.
Simple instructions explain making children's hats from pi que using two fabric circles for brim and crown. Bind edges with tape, cut center for head fit, add button holes and small buttons. Machines help, scraps OK, linen dressy versions possible. emphasis on neat, simple garments.
Guidance on washing and restoring delicate laces. Use warm water with white soap and ammonia for white lace, avoid rubbing, rinse thoroughly, sun if yellowed, or use coffee or blueing to adjust color. Dry in gum arable solution to give stiffness, then shape and pin on flannel to dry. Store between folds in powdered magnesia between blue tissue.
Fashion notes describe bold grandfather frills in lace or net with black velvet bows, paired with scooped coats and directoire tails. Odd trends mix cloth and linen, as green linen skeleton coats appear with green linen and cloth fabrics, cretone collars, and contrasting pink, green, yellow trims. Linen coats stay cooler than cloth and suit satin broadcloth skirts.
A chic brown mohair bathing suit is described as the wet look trend with white mohair bands across the low-cut neck, a white silk-stitch sash, and a brown girdle. White pearl buttons accent the design, presenting a stylish aquatic fashion.
Long bands of embroidered linen can be inserted in plain linen or accidents of shirt waist. Finer embroidery pieces create frills for simple bodices of striped lawn. A heavy embroidered piece can serve as a belt for a white summer waist and skirt.
A period home remedy for sunburn mixes herbal waters and preservatives. It calls for one percent orange flower water, elder flower water, benzoin tincture, cologne water, and small quantities of camphor, ferrous sulfate, and citric acid, shaken well before use.
Villa drawn and probated. Reports made for administrators and guardians and their appointments secured. Probate practice a specialty. General law business transacted. Atlantic.
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