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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
4
The article surveys spring garments with dark smoke gray, brown, navy, and purple hues. It describes morning wear blouses in linen and fine flannel, high inner muslin collars, velvet or silk outer collars, tight sleeves with square shoulder lines, and velvet cuffs. White trimming returns in many outfits, with box plaits in Paris smart blouses and plaid materials accented by velvet.
The description discusses a dainty gown suited for a small wearer. It notes simpler crnamenation for comfort and describes a skirt that hangs to the east with full folds from the yoke, indicating a modest, easily worn design.
The passage discusses hair color trends, highlighting copper red or orange-tinted brown as dominant shades. It notes a preference for burnt orange as the ideal hue and mentions La Valiere chains becoming similar in appearance to the described tones.
A dressy separate waist for spring and summer wear is shown in the illustration. Louisine chiffon batiste or fine lawn paired with white or ecru insertions forms a dainty bodice. The design features a close back with tiny buttons and thread eyes, a slight fullness, and a blouse tendency. Elbow-length sleeves end in a long tight cuff, and an elbow sleeve with a round neck creates an elaborate waist for formal occasions.
The new millinery is a highlight of the season with airy hats and lighter straw over felt. Winter shades recur but spring and summer shapes bring novelty and revival of old styles, including a white crinoline dress hat with a long plume evoking Henry II style infused with modern chic.
The article notes return to 180 tea gown style with round skirt and waist, a girdle holding a silver key to a linen closer, and sleeves that flare wide. A modiste comments the fuller, flowing silhouette, the peigner, is preferred for a pictorial look.
Henriettas, introduced last fall, gain popularity as the preferred spring sowns. They are warmer than mchair and lighter than broanclith, with drop dete and lightweight fancy mixtures also recommended. As warm weather approaches, many colienne gowns will appear on the street, chosen as walking gowns by fashionable modifiers.
A description of fashion details including plain black embroidered cloths with puffed sleeves and deep embroidery at the cuffs. It notes an inclination to introduce a waistcoat of soft shaded velvet or satin and a chemise or jabot of lace or soft fabric. The tone mirrors a period style overview of attire and accessories.
New York April 6 J G Pheirs Stokes millionaire son of Anson Phelps Stokes will marry Miss Rose Harriet Pastor formerly staff correspondent of the Jewish Daily News. Relatives dislike the match for religious reasons though Pastor bears excellent character. Pastor worked in a cigar factory as a girl and later joined the Jewish Daily News before a clerkship with her fiancé a University Settlement worker.
Washington April 6 A statement by the board of management of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution explains memorial funds. It says $5 was appropriated to prepare Memorial Continental Hall for the fourteenth continental congress and clarifies a public misunderstanding about the use of remaining funds for permanent features and a long term project.
In Columbus Ohio an appeal to the Supreme Court is filed over a chicken suit from Seneca County. The case involves a verdict of 600 Camries and a circuit court decision about a fake imprisonment lasting twelve hours. Details are unclear due to damaged text and OCR errors.
In Tucson Arizona April T C Lamb superintendent of the Tres Amises line was blown to pieces by an infernal machine at his house on the town edge. Dynamite sticks were placed under the corner of the house with a five foot fuse attached.
In Limestone county Miss Gracesoy died while standing in the doorway of her father's country home during a thunderstorm. Authorities say the death was sipersinduced by the noise of a sharp clap of thunder.
Two American travelers were injured in a non automobile crash near Monte Carlo on April 6. Frank Stevens and Louis Hay, who were hurt at the same time, are making progress toward recovery as medical reports indicate.
Dinan VL reports a domestic incident ending in self harm. The fragmentary text notes a tragic death, referencing domestic trouble and alleged self injury within a household setting, with unreadable lines suggesting further details.
Mrs. Minnie B. Gossett of Uhrichsville testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her strength after malaria and stomach trouble a decade ago. She notes three family members improved, including her daughter’s health and her husband’s rheumatism. The pills are said to cure anaemia, weakness, dyspepsia, and rheumatism and are sold by druggists everywhere.
An Ohio man just elected to Congress toured Washington to learn duties. He was welcomed warmly and treated to numerous dinners and breakfasts by colleagues. Before leaving he quipped that his knife never left his mouth during the trip. George Meredith commentary reflects on words cheaper than stones.
In What Everybody Says Kentucky a local resident Mr J M Coleman credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing years of backache and his daughter’s back pain. The advertisement claims the pills cure backache and a range of kidney related diseases including Tright's Disease Diabetes Dropsy Rheumatism and urinary issues while warning backache signals kidney trouble. It ends by urging others to use the pills and notes the secret of popularity lies in not sharing travels.
Ambassador Speck von Sternburg met with Secretary Taft to deliver a German memorandum outlining Berlin's Morocco policy. Germany supports an open door, the Morocco status quo, and protection of commercial interests for all trading nations. Taft forwarded the memorandum to President Roosevelt and avoided committing the U S government.
Reports from the Baltic region show growing peasant uprisings in Lithuania and Courland with large bands plundering estates, driving off cattle and burning barns. Cossack and infantry patrols fail to stop the unrest as martial law is imposed in Warsaw after two workers are executed. An arsenic poisoning incident at a Polish cotton mill sickens seventy girls, with thirty hospitalized.
In Constantinople an imperial trade order sanctions a German loan payment and orders to Krupp for sixty two batteries of Held guns and three batteries of fifteen centimeter howitzers at about seven and a half million dollars. An irade approving a French loan is awaited. In St Petersburg an April two peasants outbreak in the Warsaw district Lithuania sees mobs raid estates and destroy vodka shops. One proprietor is shot as troops are sent and communications are cut off.
A Japanese soldier bears a belt of yellow cotton stitched by a thousand women. Each stitch represents a wish for his welfare. Mothers wives and sweethearts add dots and pass the needle through strangers to weave thousands of good wishes into the talisman.
A Kansas City mother reports stopping coffee to cure dizziness heart pain and sour stomach while nursing. She switches to Postum Coffee and notes improved milk flow and baby comfort. husband stops coffee and heals dyspepsia. The family uses Postum as their hot drink and endorses it over coffee.
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