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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
6
Norman Crowell narrates an all-day duck chase with Kidder, chasing birds through Iowa fields in a go-devil contraption. The pair stumble into jack-rabbit misfires, near misses with ducks, legal license doubts, a sign swearing no hunting, and a string of comic misfortunes that end with a disappointing duck day.
A Paris correspondent reports Anglade the miser died in Pau and, true to his fear of losing wealth, hid most of his fortune. After his death his wife found 6250 dollars in hidden spots while a bank loan document was buried with him. A magistrate ordered the grave opened and packets of notes and bonds were found. A bamboo cane buried with him yielded notes and gold in each section.
A studious woman calls conversation a gift and Miss Cayenne replies that it would be scarce if people had to pay for it, underscoring wit about value and social exchange.
A comical exchange unfolds as a man asks to marry Griselda but cites bad finances. A jab about a recent sight of a girl chewing gum triggers a chilling but non-graphic reaction. A sister warns the groom about responding to the bishop’s question with rumor denial.
The piece praises delicate summer frocks in embroidered batiste and filmy silks, advising careful care and dry cleaning to preserve beauty. It notes affordable trims, six-yard dress lengths for misses, and inexpensive silk accents. An empire slip of handkerchief linen with lace and embroidery is illustrated for graduation or dances.
A dainty dress pattern features a knee length skirt with light colored trimming along the front edges, a row of buttons, and a joined bodice with lace undersleeves. Hat shown is rough straw adorned with crimson roses. Materials listed include 4 4/4 yards wide fabric, 3 dozen buttons, 1 yard lace, and 1 yard trimming material.
The excerpt details a dress pattern including a belt sleeves and a skirt with elaborate bottom lace and decorative scalloped insertions. It specifies fabric choices such as thin white muslin swiss gandy or marquisette and notes possible flounce styling.
Fashion notes show dressy models moving to shorter sleeves, with three quarters length favored for summer. Tailored waists retain long sleeves, while many consumers still prefer long sleeves for youth, arm coverage, or traditional taste, complemented by smart long gloves in kid or silk.
Shops offer adorable exclusive design gowns and frocks at low prices. A pink or blue albatross model with a Marie Antoinette collar in creamy batiste is just $6.95. Unbelievably fine finishing includes "angel" sleeves with lace and undersleeves, lace trim, rivaling pricier pieces.
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