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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
8
An illustrated fashion piece describes a growing trend toward opening fronts in dresses and bodices, with left side fastenings and prominent buttons. It notes plaited skirts, straight hip lines, lace trims, and a youthful silhouette. It also covers required hats for brides and practical mending tips using embroidery frames.
Advice stresses not fearing aging, avoiding unendorsed remedies, and maintaining dignity. Emphasizes staying engaged with current events, kindness to those seeking guidance, modest attire, and preserving personal appearance to stay youthful and attractive.
A triangular Parisian photograph holder framed in old gold plush is shown. Two sections are separated by a Louis XVI galon with satin bows. A cord loop suspends the frame on the wall and crimson carnations adorn one side.
A quaint etiquette piece advises nightly complexion care, daily warm sweet oil for brittle nails, lemon glycerin rubs for burned hands, cornstarch and glycerin pastes, buttermilk to remove tan and freckles, and a final emollient wash with hot water to soften skin.
Fashion notes describe a four inch wide velvet belt used with white and chiffon fabrics for indoor garments. Simple, plain, and hooked at the back or from under a flap, the belt adds vivid color and is already popular among Parisians.
Guidance urges airing unwashable clothing for about an hour after removal. It warns worn garments can develop unpleasant odors if not aired properly, praising air and sunshine as purifying and advising correct airing practices.
Mrs. Montgomery Spranglin loses her engagement ring when a rail incident knocks the stone loose. Jonas Beverly searches for the diamond while nursing a fever patient and aiding a sick boy. The gem reappears in mud at a riverfront home. Beverly discovers its true history linking to Mrs. Spranglin’s late mother and a family estate, restoring the ring and promising renewed dedication.
The article presents William A. Radford offering free building advice by mail at Chicago address. It explains a right angled house design long used to enlarge spaces without lengthening the footprint, noting historical lighting limits, timber floors, and the style’s continued popularity for its bright, homelike interiors despite a few objections.
The article surveys advantages of a south or east facing porch, heating and ventilation, and the role of a housekeeper in comfort. It also covers sheep raising in Australia, noting wool and meat values, wages for farm laborers and mechanics, and climate differences between Australia and the United States.
A seven tong lump of anthracite coal, the largest ever mined, was extracted from a Pennsylvania mine in the Panther Creek valley. It will be displayed in a museum, likely in Philadelphia or Boston.
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