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Newspaper
Bronte Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
6
The discussion guides women on how patterns and colors suit different figures and complexions. It notes stout figures should avoid large plaids while small figures may lose in big patterns, and recommends warm browns greens blues and grays for blue or brown eyes with a rose crepe gown featuring jacquard details and velvet accents as a streetwear look.
The article observes a revival of antique Greek style in robes for Josephine era dames, noting modern empire modes favor ample drapery over skimpy forms. It describes a pale rose-pink crepe de Chine dress with gold embroidery, a narrow green peau de soie bodice revers, puffed sleeves, lace tucker, and long gloves.
Empire styles will remain in fashion for the next three months, especially tea gowns and coats for day and evening wear. The term covers garments with a short yokelike bodice, amplified like century old prototypes. embroidery hints for spring coats include eyelet, deep cuffs, scalloped collars, and scalloped hems.
A fragment describes a youthful female silhouette with a shirted corselet rising under the arm and a hip-attached plaited skirt. Separate guimpes or a shirtwaist are suggested as alternatives, reflecting dated school attire tones.
The piece describes pink and blue evening shades in velvets and transparent fabrics for young girls. It notes serge school frocks with scarlet kid trims, airy diaphanous gowns, cashemite fabrics, empire styles for children, angled muff seams, and asserts princess gowns remain costly and timeless rather than faddish.
A Good Housekeeping correspondent details a Rus sian salad with small skinned tomatoes filled with cucumber rings and lettuce, then topped with a bold dressing. The recipe uses four tablespoons mustard, salt, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and slowly added olive oil, with a note to use the best imported French mustard.
A lavender velvet waist blouse with lavender mousseline de soie ruches and white lace detailing is described. The outfit includes a bolero opening over a white lace blouse, cream embroidery trim, and a velvet or taffeta girdle with epaulet sleeves ending in lace ruffles.
A simple no egg cake method combines sugar with butter, then alternates sour milk and sifted pastry flour with salt, soda, and cream of tartar to yield a light fine grained cake or layer pie. Cream of tartar offsets extra soda for better texture and flavor.
A stylish hint for economical dressers features a pale gray corduroy velveteen evening coat. The inexpensive garment impresses with silver and gold embroidered buttons, imitation ermine collar, and a silver tissue border. Suggested linings include white or pale gray satin with gray chiffon fronts.
A fragment outlines old kitchen tips. It notes cooling a bowl of cold water in aldo to cool an overheated oven, quart and core apples for cooking, heating dishes in tight hot water for minutes to avoid glaze cracking, and disposing fire by tossing kitchen salt into the cavity while sealing doors to prevent drafts. It ends with a vinegar placement suggestion.
The note advises that paraffin lamps emitting smoke or smell should be avoided by ensuring a clear light. It also recommends immediate washing of a knife used for cutting onions under cold water to prevent the onion odor from clinging to the blade.
A Philadelphia Ledger opinion argues women should favor colors that suit their features and budget over chasing risky color trends. It asserts practical dressing for self-approval and social acceptance, advising restraint for those with limited funds.
Circular skirts sag on young girls while Empire style remains favored for its seam driven circular effect. Kilted skirts stay in fashion for young girls suits and dresses, especially with plaid suiting, praised for usefulness and charm.
Several new silks appear for the street trade with nine of ten striped or barred and covered with floral designs. Plan colors are discounted unless relieved by embroidered dots or florid patterns in self colors. All silks are soft with exquisite chiffon finish from brilliant satin to plain varieties for everyday wear.
Congressman Longworth derides investors in a worthless industrial stock as gullible. A farmer, accustomed to peddler’s offers, purchases a ready reckoner to check the seller’s claims. After discovering the arithmetic was flawed, he confronts the peddler and quits, then buys a heavy bill of goods.
Edwin Wildman argues Chinese clerks dominate banking tasks in Hongkong. He praises abacus skill and rapid arithmetic from Chinese money changers and accountants, noting their integrity and role as cashier and middle man in great banking houses.
A witty exchange unfolds as a husband explains a late return caused by being held up by friends, while the wife coolly confirms she saw him being carried to the doorstep. The skit hints at reputations and procrastination themes with Polkley the persistent character ending the tale.
A fragmentary report describes a confrontation where a woman drew a pistol from her muff and warned a footpad. Police arrive as the suspect is startled, with neighbors and Mrs Malone noted in the scene. The piece hints at social tension and women’s assertive actions in danger.
The article argues that recreation and rest are essential for sustained success in a busy era. It contends that a more moderate pace reduces urgent wear and that vacations act as a repair period, renewing vital energy and preventing permanent exhaustion.
Major Alexander McDowell, clerk of the house, famed for accurate forecasts from Washington, here dodges a direct pick for 1908 Democratic leader, quipping that asking him who wrote the Beautiful Snow would be easier. He notes past correct calls on McKinley Parker Reed and Pennsylvania politics.
The government now holds direct control over major sectors including railroads telegraph and telephone networks salt works tobacco monopoly and camphor production. The move centralizes economic power and expands state influence over critical industries.
In a humorous exchange, a man touts a chills and fever regulator patent idea meant to work on warm and cold days. Mrs Subbubs notes the walk improved him, while Ally Sloper and Phocksy offer satirical bits about deception, advertisement, and daily life.
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