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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1893
Page
3
Brides favor ivory satin gowns with pearly or creamy tints and simple lines, while many dresses show elaborate puffings and lace. Bridesmaids wear DeHoarto colors or delicate shades. gowns range from short to long with chiffon sleeves and satin bodices, with crepon and crapolisse trims popular.
A French fancy in evening hairdressing features waved hair with fluffy curls on the forehead and a cluster of irregular soft rolls with drooping curls at the back. It is encircled by a twist of shot ribbon knotted at the side forming an up right loop with a central plaited hair accent.
The article describes trimming braid options for garments including straight or wavy braids, embroided layouts, jackets with braids on sleeves, and skirts with horizontal or vertical braided lines. It highlights shaded metal galons made of tinsel or silk, with gilt and silver variations, jet inlays, and decorative scrolllike effects for rich appearances.
A fashion overview notes the pelisse as a season’s novelty with close fitting lines and dramatic fur trimmed wraps. It contrasts attire with silk underlayers and oversized Paris sleeves while discussing competition training stressing anatomy, hygiene, and trainer discretion for true strength.
A house design describes a corner lot plan fronting west and south with a reception hall parlor and sitting room in direct connection. It adds a back library or sitting room behind the parlor and a dining room kitchen linkage via a china cupboard, plus five second floor bedrooms and a servants’ room set around a central hall for improved home life. It notes construction costs around $3 500 and discusses public road concerns and national road development debates.
The Wealthy apple, rooted near St. Paul, is valued for its hardiness and high quality and represents a notable acquisition in this regional agricultural note.
New York fashion writers note the clash of blouse skirt belt ensembles as belts fail to stay joined, skirts slip, and wearers seek fixes from safety pins to ribbon belts. The piece laments the persistent misfit of the shirt waist trend and the evolving blazer and Eton jacket responses.
An editorial note contrasts Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer's defense of coeducation with questions about women keeping their maiden names after marriage. It cites Cambridge and Oxford results, London University, and Miss Ogilvie, highlighting female achievement and pressing the issue of name adoption. A follow up item explains frost damage and guidance for saving frosted plants.
A simple guide for amateurs to craft a personalized calendar using photos taken by the photographer or familiar subjects. Instructions suggest mounting images and binding with small rings to allow flipping through the cards easily.
Fragment mentions farmers as a class and a promise of tenfold return on every road improvement dollar. Dialogue shifts to light conversation about air affecting the complexion and a drug store nearby.
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