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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
6
The article details lace coats lined with chiffon or silk as versatile year round wraps, with options in white ivory or ecru and lengths near the skirt. It describes skirt decorations with Valenciennes embroideries and delicate floral motifs, plus the rise of wash silk shirt waists with removable jabots and jeweled buttons for a softer, feminine look.
The princess slip gains favor since its introduction to the princess pawn outfit. It replaces separate undergarments for a streamlined look and ease of wear. Most slips fasten at the back or side, with front options possible for maid-less dressing. Decorative laces and embroidery are in vogue, and the bodice and skirt feature game design elements.
Prophesied decline of Trish lace popularity is unfounded as it remains a favored trim. The article notes lace collars used in blouses and trims, with guidance on disposing of large irregular collars and a cut labeled Fig No 3 showing a plastron order collar with three long front tabs.
The center piece reaches to the belt with an ISS collar laid over a plain blouse in net or small figured lace, serving as a background for heavier Irish lace. A high stock of net or fine lace complements the low cut Irish collar.
A blouse details a glove like sleeve tight at the wrist that extends over the hand with a deep point. Lace at the shoulder gathers into the armhole and an adjustable or separate Irish collar is noted. The plain lace or net waist is described as a spring wardrobe staple.
A businessman recalls returning to his boyhood home and finding familiar scenes diminished. The river becomes a lazy stream, the orchard small, and the mansion a modest farmhouse, prompting regret that the visit changed his cherished memories. He now prefers his memories to the altered reality.
Douglas Oxilby notes a shower of trout gudgeon fish fell in Brisbane during a severe hailstorm on October 7. He explains such events occur when winds lift pond or lake water with fry into the clouds, then the fish descend with the rain.
The Volta Bureau building in Georgetown is described as a curious fireproof structure with a vast rear library of statistics on the deaf. It preserves relations with many nations and promotes speech through the Bell system. The article notes Alexander Graham Bell’s prize legacy and Kell and Bell family connections to deaf education and lip reading.
Thomesx H Weardon, a Washington land office clerk earning 1000 dollars yearly, has awarded King Edward VII the grand cross of the American Cross of Honor and received thanks from the king. The order honors lifesaving medal recipients and has crowned heads chosen by Hearden, its president and sole organizer.
Discovery reveals an 1883 order banning typewriter use for writing findings and sentences in general courts martial. The order is being revoked and replaced by a circular allowing typewritten findings and sentences if judges advocate certify accuracy of the typed work.
A grand painting of the Battle of Gettysburg by James Walker is displayed in a Washington room. Walker, who also painted Chapultepec, took eight years to complete the work from battlefield sketches. In the foreground stands General Bingham of Pennsylvania, noted as dean of the House.
Pat Sr laments modern schooling saying Patsy studies French English composition algebra and geometry while he recalls his own early days. The dialogue hints at dissatisfaction with education and a past easier path.
A man attending the congress of mothers draws attention with remarks about lobbying for a safety concern, stirring debate on the role of outside interests at a domestic welfare gathering.
A dialogue fragment shows two men debating respect and vanity. One notes a nun lacking self respect reduces others esteem, the other counters that excess invites no respect. The exchange echoes social mores via a Catholic periodical voice.
A fragment hints at springtime renewal and a Saint Patrick’s Day mood. The line notes festive green spreading worldwide with a slow spring, referencing Iween and a sense of owed gratitude.
A stylized mock dialogue questions why George Washington confessed to chopping the cherry tree. A Western lawyer character argues his studious mind foresaw reluctance to trust confessions, turning a curious anecdote into a moral reflection.
Fashionable milliner hints at a shift in style sourcing by studying ash barrels in the alley rather than traditional Paris fittings. The remark underscores a frugal, inventive approach to millinery trends.
A public notice warns that riding street cars in warm weather without wraps leads to exposure and frequent colds in spring. It advises wearing protection during spring and early summer, noting risks of muscular and respiratory issues, and urges immediate use of Pernna at first symptoms.
Letters from readers praise Peruna for easing cold side effects and catarrhal troubles. Mr M J Deutsch of Chicago credits the remedy with lasting relief and long-term use. Mrs C E B Long of Atwood Colorado describes a four month cough in a three year old improving after advice and treatment.
A solemn figure declares an impending crisis while a frivolous friend asks which magazine will cover it. The exchange hints at media, seriousness, and twist of tone within a brief dialogue excerpt.
A Brentwood Essex mother recalls her daughter’s brutal eczema ordeal. After two doctors failed to help, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills and claims the disease vanished before the ointment finished. The account is dated March 8 1907.
A brief note emphasizes reliability over presence, asserting only those who can be counted on matter. It frames trust as the core value guiding selection, action, and accountability.
A Paterson New Jersey user reports severe coughs and croup in a child improved after using Peruna, noting the child’s health after nearly a bottle. Another customer from East 7th Street commends Verona’s trial and calls the medicine the best they have used.
A dialogue notes Bownder uses his car to justify late returns from business trips. Ryer counters that the auto is the essential excuse for his tardiness.
A brief notice promotes Garfield Tea as a simple mild potent laxative claimed to be health giving. The advertisement states it is available at all drug stores and mentions jars or packets labeled with herbs.
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