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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
6
The item collection Notes on press trends and public figures satirize imperial politics. Light lines joke about Mark Tapley and a hypothetical governor in the Philippines. The column teases Stone’s escape, Parkhurst, Dutch leaders, and U S influence abroad with playful quips.
City hall in Denver reveals a gold mine beneath its foundations. Officials wonder how the extraordinary discovery stayed hidden for so long while commentators debate Kipling references and a national holiday status for Groundhog Day remains unlikely.
A fragment notes a spring trust organized in New Jersey with the aim to corner steel rings rather than enhance springs. It mentions Texas oil as a substitute for coal in the U S navy and warns of submarine boats air ships and flying squadrons.
The text notes that congressional debates and senate fights are removed from the Congressional Record before printing, leaving no sports section in the record and implying broad purge of contentious material from official proceedings.
A German paper discusses how England favored Spain during the 1898 war with a view toward revealing the truth in time. The writer notes that a full account may emerge within a century.
The New England Historical Genealogical Society concludes after full investigation that most American heraldry is an imposture and would have little value even if genuine.
A German army officer has filed damages claims against an American heiress after she ended their engagement. The unnamed plaintiff argues the suit seeks monetary restitution rather than pursuit of the marriage. The case highlights tensions between transatlantic social elites in the era.
An Indiana man famed for marrying most often has wed 12 times and fathered 32 children. He now says he intends to take a thirteenth wife, a claim that astonishes many readers.
The passage observes that no major power is asserting allyship with Spain after the recent conflict, suggesting an evident motive or consequence understood by any casual reader.
The proposed federal law seeks stamps for all cloth and marks for adulterated food and apparel. Lawmakers argue labeling will protect consumers and standardize goods across markets.
A Chicago gentleman, accused of two arson attempts to burn his wife within a year, was fined $100 plus costs for his latest act. The article notes the city’s indifference to such cases and the man’s miscalculation living in a busy metropolis.
Sir Thomas orders another racer worth a million dollars and keeps sweating his employer. He is seen as a jolly fellow, making officials overlook the strain on the white wings and the shapely spars.
Edward Whymper states the Canadian Rockies will not be explored this century. He notes prior climbs of the highest Alps and the highest Andes.
Dorothy, a country visiting artist, sketches a hardworking laborer named Robert Van Dyke as a potential model for a painting. Her plan to use the farmer for art, not romance, clashes with her growing curiosity about his past and the Van Dyke family.
An American in London critiques city eateries for compulsory guard room charges, hand washing fees, and table money or convert charges added at the end of meals. He calls London expensive, arguing a gentleman is a costly English profession. London Chronicle notes his view.
Lida nudges a friend as she recalls Robert Van Dyke, Esq. owning a watercolor portrait of himself in corduroys. The work, valued as a treasured piece in a large collection, was painted by his wife.
The Rev. Dr. W. S. Rainsford of St. George's church in New York enjoys hearing frank criticisms of his sermons. A young parishioner aged 11 says Advent sermons use too many Bible texts, while a stern New England aunt complains there is not enough hellfire and the preacher is too easy on sinners.
Prof Willis L Moore and Prof Cleveland Abbe dismiss theories that storms can be induced or prevented by cloud bombardment and cannoning the sky. They note European belief in explosive hail prevention persists and argue any test must mirror conditions that created such beliefs.
The tasmak or veil varies in color length and decoration across social classes. Black veils dominate middle and lower classes, white veils appear among higher ranks, some reach the dress hem. A metal tube holds the veil over the nose and forehead, tied behind, revealing only the eyes in orthodox dress.
Advices from Germany describe a satisfactory artificial gutta percha derived from peat. The discovery could lower the cost of insulating ocean cables, improving protection against salt water corrosion. The material is currently limited and controlled by an English cable firm with East Indies forest interests.
Elia Wilcox argues in Success that women are more discontented than men though men often act constructively. He cites housework complaints and shifting desires for travel or scenery as signs of restless dissatisfaction. He warns that unexamined aging lacks repose and patience, a fate tied to fashion’s trivial concerns.
A suitable party gown idea for girls aged 12 to 16 emphasizes simplicity over excess. The design uses soft china silk in pale pink with cream lace trim and black velvet rosettes at the square neck and sleeves, presenting an elegant yet restrained look.
The illustration shows a skating costume in leaf green tible ine cloth with velvet straps in the same shade. The outfit features a trim skirt and blouse coat, blue bordering on the skirt and coat, a deep velvet collar with oriental embroidery, turquoise embroidery highlights, and two kinds of lace over white silk gathered into fullness. The design presents an original, handsome appearance suited for outdoor skating.
The tea gown is described as suitable for informal home dining and resembles a low cut Empire style in many cases, signaling a shift toward casual yet elegant daytime wear.
A 1900s fashion piece describes a tea gown designed for short stout women. The bodice features plaits and a fitted lining to flatten the figure with a lace collar and velvet trims. The skirt shows two flounced edges and costly embroidery, cautioning against theatrical styling.
Parise Frills showcases hatpins to match hats and antique monocles with gold chains. New shawl gowns from Canton crepe gain approval, while the balloon veil features velvet pieces on a mesh base. Embroideries span Greek to Japanese styles with Egyptian motifs rising in popularity as novel button designs appear.
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