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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
A practical guide to elegant hand upkeep urging graceful poses and avoiding clenched fists. It advises using loose gloves, regular washing with warm soapy water, and routine creams to whiten dark hands, with tips on stain removal and preventing chapping in cold weather.
Instructions describe selecting rose leaves, layering with salt and olive oil in a jar, and sealing to extract oil by sun exposure for two weeks. Afterward the leaves and cotton are pressed to yield rose oil, noted as worthwhile.
A soft chestnut gown features three gore sides stitched over the front, gilt baton ornaments, and a plaited blouse beneath. It wears a deep pointed embroidered net collar with Irish gul pure border, cream liberty silk loops, lace ruffle, raglan sleeves, and a soft leather belt with gilt buckle.
A historical fashion feature notes braid’s revival in midsummer styles from 1907 08 to today. It explains braiding techniques for flats and trims, warns against puckering, and describes patterns from soutache to lace interwoven braids with guidance on shaping skirts bodices and chemisettes.
The article previews charming separate coats of pongee silk and cloth to pair with summer dresses. It notes simple frocks in fine cotton and pongee have supplanted other suits and explains coats can be untrimmed with minimal braid and buttons. fullness in fronts flattens stout figures and long lines elongate height.
A short DIY item describes converting a clothes basket into a baby crib using pine boards, casters, and basic tools. The assembled crib attaches to bed level and allows mobility, with sacirons added for resistance to aid early walking.
The skin under the nails is made smooth by constant cold cream application and using a soft object like orange wood for cleansing. Wash hands first, then gently remove grime without scraping to avoid damage. If doing housework, fill nails with cream to keep dry dust out.
An inventive girl designs a natural linen hammock cover with a fitted top and a decorative valance in green and yellow, outlined in brown, plus matching pillow covers. The item is praised as artistic, practical, cool, and clean.
Readers note the fascination with panama hats and fancy straws, especially white duck siller-broad end styles matched with light woolen suits. Trim options include white silk hatbands or crown twists with ribbon bows, while pale gib bons appear but white remains prevailing in designs for summer.
A fragment advises shaping corset covers with low necklines and sleeve removal, finishing neck and armholes with lace and beading. It suggests mending with underarm sleeves and performing daily exercises in the oven, noting the text’s odd, all-essential tone.
The passage notes the use of fast dyes to stencil a hammock cover making it watchable. It suggests variations for non artists, including outline work in coarse cotton or raffia, applied stripes, or polka dot patterns in dull tinted linen.
The method describes hanging the skirt and basting near the edge. Turn the loose hem, baste on braid, then stitch with a large stitch. The stitch is hidden from the right side and allows easy replacement of the braid if worn.
Directions describe keeping a shield in place by fastening tapes to lower corners of the shield in sailor suits, passing under arms and tying at the back. Placement calls for buttons two inches from the edge on each side and aligning buttonholes in the outer blouse with these, matching the shield’s base neck closure.
A Washington Star tale recounts how two southern Democrats Jones and Smith quarreled in statuary hall. Jones whispered insults to Smith and Smith blasted back from a whispering stone, then both turned and shouted across the chamber, leading to a feud that has left them not speaking and neighbors wary of what they say near the whispering stones.
A humorous report from the national capitol describes senators racing elevators, with conductors rushing them to their floors, pages plotting mischief, and Latta forced to walk after a fruitless chase to reach the senate floor. The episode ends with bystanders joking about a senatorial conspiracy to block presidential messages.
A census bulletin reports over 185 844 government employees excluding postmasters and clerks, with nearly 14 000 women and 8 352 negroes. Half are under 35, 1 387 above 80, and 4 364 above 65. New York leads in employes, followed by Pennsylvania Illinois and Massachusetts. average male salary 935 dollars, female 766.
Julia Marlowe endorses Peruna calling it a great remedy. She states any remedy aiding digestion strengthens nerves as nerve centers need nutrition. Poor digestion leads to anemia of the nerve centers and resulting nervous debility.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. C. Jamison of Wallace California claims Peruna cured six years of stomach trouble diagnosed as nervous dyspepsia. After three doctors and a liquid-diet period, stopping medicine brought relapse. She tried Peruna, took several bottles, and says she is entirely cured.
Pontbiquet claimed he failed to return until four in the morning after visiting his barber to explain the delay. He said the hairdresser cut his hair too short and he did not dare appear before Mme Pontbiquet until it grew out a bit.
A cryptic note quotes a remark about the invention of a new language, Esperanto, followed by a sharp mockery about women’s speech. The dialogue hints at satire on linguistic invention and gendered communication.
An old farmer testified that he knew the footpath by hearsay but the judge forbade hearsay. The jury allowed the farmer to swear to his belief, and the farmer’s side won the right of way case despite the judge’s warning.
A testimonial praising Grape-Nuts for restoring strength and energy after night work. The letter reports improved nerve and brain power, a 20 pound weight gain, and lasting exertion. The Postum Co. promotes the piece as genuine and genuine reader interest.
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