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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
6
The article outlines three jacket designs with fabric and trim specs. First a kimono jacket in figured silk with plain silk bands. Second a delaine flowered jacket with lace collar and satin ribbon waist. Third a spotted muslin jacket with lace frills and pale blue satin bow, listing required yardage for each material type.
A Paris letter to Vogue describes sheer mull lingerie gowns with bold white floral designs and no lace. Designs emphasize bust and waist lines with beaded sashes and fringe, simple helm stitching, and wide embroidered sleeves revealing the shoulder. It highlights lace bands and narrow mull sections forming a nearly sheer ensemble over corset and petticoat.
Fashion notes describe Parisienne styles where gowns remain restrained in number yet reveal bare arms and ankles. Garments hang flat without tight wrinkles though bodices feature flesh colored tulle inside the corsage, which runs straight under the arm and sometimes extends to the belt.
Attractive linen reticules are embroidered to resemble the pocket Lucy lost, presenting picturesque shapes. Practical designs include a long linen handle band through which a belt can be slipped, avoiding the fate of the sad little Lucy.
The pocket is said to be coming back and women face mixed feelings. It notes pockets once demoralized skirts by making them too full and cause a sag at the side. Trim blouse pockets seem ornamental more than practical.
The notice advises shoppers to seek silk remnants on the counter for winter Petticoats. It notes that narrower skirts require less material and a small lace ruffle can extend the fabric. The guidance positions the remnants as a prudent choice for smart seasonal apparel.
The article notes pointed fingernails fall from fashion, moving to a rounded outline. High polish is deemed unfashionable, with nails shaped to follow the natural contour. The change echoes past styles like hoopskirts and bustles fading from prominence.
A porch watering method uses a cord and two ceiling pulleys to lower and raise fern and hanging baskets. By mounting pulleys on the porch ceiling and a column, the user can lower baskets to a reachable height for watering and then raise them back to their original position, with a bucket plunge option for weekly fern baskets.
Embroidery shops sell partially completed pieces like pillow tops doilies and table covers to help beginners finish existing work. The method aids the elderly with poor eyesight guiding color choice and provides motivation to complete projects. Some drawn work with one corner finished is sold for convenience.
A charming afternoon gown features lettuce-green voile with a princess skirt akin to a sheath but looser at the figure. A knee-length band of narrow black velvet ribbon decorates the hem and bodice, with tucking and stitched bands. White lace sleeves, and a large black straw hat trimmed with green leaves and a big bow.
Eva Klein of 114 Perry Street faces six burglary indictments after a career sparked by envy of wealthier neighbors. She says she robbed to shield her four children from ridicule, carrying a small valise to avoid detection and using skeleton keys to enter homes. Police had tied her to 17 burglaries. 11 were no bills, with Klein previously jailed.
Michael Bacovich a steerage passenger on the steamship Santa Clara jumped overboard about 20 miles off Dungeness and was drowned after thrice fighting rescuers. He calmly smoked a pipe while drawn under and resisted every effort to save him before vanishing beneath the waves. Bacovich, a Valdez returnee, carried a draft for a sizable sum.
In Dover Maryland authorities forget the Williams murder while a 13 year old girl Elizabeth Walls and her father Samuel Walls claim the dead man Williams visits the farm as a ghost. They say the specter appears at night near Barclay after Williams was found hanged. The family considers leaving the farm and has been advised to seek a monedulum to probe the mystery.
A robin and a jay clash over a night of song, each accusing the other of noise and jealousy. The robin seeks refuge as the jay darts in with hostile intent, representing a rash clash typical of the higher criticism imagined in the scene.
William A. Radford advises readers on building a compact 21 by 28 foot home that includes a bright 18 by 20 living room with a fireplace and a three sided lighted aspect. The plan features a convenient dual access cellar to the furnace and kitchen, with spaces for storage, laundry, and fruit preservation, aiming to pack Luxuries into a small footprint.
A four room design emphasizes warmth and ventilation over large space. The piece advocates durable furniture, efficient heating, and planned storage, noting running water, gas and electricity should be included or expandable. It urges delaying unnecessary luxuries while securing modern conveniences when building.
Senator Kean at a Chicago dinner quips I smell a rat in this contract. He recalls a wily earl’s pact. Lord Reginald Bareacres courted last year’s New Jersey millionaire’s daughter in a conservatory. The girl rebuffed him as he pressed for a solemn promise. He explains tomorrow he will turn to her elder sister.
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