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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
8
Items of interest from the Des Moines desk provide concise notes on legislative activity, official actions, and political happenings at the capital. The correspondent highlights key bills, committee moves, and notable statements shaping state policy today.
A Des Moines group plans a large nonpartisan business club to house a $1,000,000 clubhouse for entertaining prominent guests. Members pay stock fees with annual dues to support a fully equipped facility including library, reading room, lounge, and sleeping rooms. Founders include Hubbell, Raw, Denman, Casady, and others. meeting set for July with a metropolitan scope.
Iowa seed dealers at Chamberlain hotel urged revision after a year of use. State Commissioner H R Wright supported changes to allow tested seeds to be labeled and samples examined by a state commission. Professor L H Pammel of Ames backed extending the law to all vegetable and flower seeds. Wright pledged to prosecute future violations.
A collection of humorous quips and observations from an old newspaper page. Topics range from love and publicity to engagements, bicycle riding, and social quirks. Notable snippets mention Bristling phrases about marriage, summer hotels, and the dynamics of flirtation.
Patterns describe dainty underclothing including a cambric top with lace edging and insertion trims, nightdresses for Indian longcloth, a yoke with insertion straps and a gathered camisole. Materials vary from 1 to 2% yards of 36 inch wide fabric and insertion.
The article describes a sunlit eastern room with yellow wallpaper and matching furnishings, a gold-edged ceiling molding, and yellow floor with varnish and edged textiles. It contrasts this bright setting with a fashionable resort linen gown in a white rough-weave fabric, featuring a jacket-suit silhouette, cutaway coat, and lace waist, accented by white buttons and braid details.
A simple morning card party hosted on a lawn or porch features green décor. Tables are covered with green cheese cloth, tally cards use oak or maple leaves, and gold paper tokens track scores. Prizes include a white fan and a palm leaf bow. Refreshments mix lettuce and olive fillings, iced tea, mint, and green motifs throughout.
Empire era tea gown described in turquoise blue Uberty satin with a tunic front. Ivory tulle chemisette visible beneath and details suggest delicate tailoring reflective of historic fashion styles.
Women favor plain sheer ruffling over lace for underwear trim. Dainty frillings come in many widths, some hem stitched, all with a drawing-string to gather. Edges are easily finished with no raw edges, a quaint trim that evokes grandmother’s handiwork and lavender scent.
A description of using a turnover collar to create a stiff neckband by cutting and tying a ribbon with the soft collar over it. The method aims to preserve a trim look while preventing tearing, noting the heavy linen resists damage.
A Vogue description notes a gown in gold tulle with rosettes and pendants, gold ribbon trim on sleeves, and a turquoise and gold embroidered hem. Small gold ribbon flowers adorn the length, enhancing a luxurious ceremonial look.
Attorney Chas A Grubb advertises professional card listings in probate law and trial work. Based in Atlantic, Iowa, the notice highlights specialization in legal opinions and related services.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Suite 2 in Gillespie Building Musson with a phone line and a price of 96 dollars. No clear event or entity beyond place and contact details.
A concise biographical entry notes a homeopathic physician surgeon who previously served as an interne at the State University of Iowa. It lists residence at 0 Black and office at 263 Black, with sparse additional detail.
An item notes Calla responding from the Office regarding No 4 Opera House Block. The brief mentions action taken or directed from an official office, reflecting a local administrative update or notice.
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