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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
4
A fragmented meditation laments fear tearing at the country and warns that trade, war, and commerce threaten national pride. The speaker argues that chains are not stronger than weak ink and wealth or glory cannot surpass the peril facing citizens and their economy.
Agnes Marsland confronts a former lover, Charles Fremont, as her husband Mr. Marsland confesses a lonely past and to offer a better life. After Marsland dies, Agnes declares freedom and Fremont departs, while she remains with the fading memory of her vows and love.
A fragment describes Mrs Brubb proposing to obtain dequalnitances today without visiting houses. Mr Stub suggests an easier method by going out on floor street in the oldest gown and god hat, implying a simple shortcut.
A northwest side coal merchant unveils a modern advertising gimmick featuring a nineteen year old brunette posed in the storefront window. The plan aims to attract masculine customers while the young woman sits and looks wise, with orders to refrain from flirting. The scheme has drawn attention from fellow artists claiming it replaces the need for window letters.
Former Tong Island youths stage a dangerous plan to harass motorists by dragging a cedar behind a buggy to kick up copious dust as autos approach. They chase vehicles, hoping to scare drivers and smear them with dirt, then slow down after a brief muddy burst.
A white visitor enters the native king's hall and presents a brass watch as a curiosity. The reverent audience watches while the king tests the timepiece, recalling a London trade and noting prior exchanges. The scene blends awe with sharp commentary on value and novelty.
Former Vice President Morton Mar ton donated to Rhinebeck near his home an industrial home and reality room worth 250000. The new building will include library hats reading rolling and a con valescent crippled poor relief facility. Miss Mary Morton, daughter of Mr Morton, lives at holiday farm where con valescent crippled poor are cared for.
An American driver and a French chauffeur collide in a humorous miscommunication about geography while touring Europe. The pair, traveling by car, exchange puzzled remarks as they pass through cities, with the driver asking in broken terms where they are and the chauffeur offering curt, comic replies.
The piece surveys children’s party dresses and gowns for the season. It highlights mauve velvet gowns with satin bodices, crepe de chine additions, and elaborate frocks for little girls. Descriptions include wide shoulder silhouettes, lace trims, box coats, embroidery on satin, and plentiful skirt fullness with various pleating and tucks.
A cretonne darning bag features two compartments the main bag for stockings and a smaller pocket for darning cottons. Each compartment has its own drawing string. A concealed needle pad sits under a cretonne panel reinforced with cardboard at the top. Ribbon drawstrings complete the design.
The piece notes Chenitte tissue hats in peacock blue and green, black velvet hats for weddings, and a surge in high fashion headwear. New materials include radium gloss crepe de chine chiffon and satin finished derbys with a curling plate, while nes herlingbone suitings in gray tones complement the attire. A large crown of black silk gowns and antique scarves are among the standout features.
Velvet remains in demand beyond evening wear with street gowns and home costumes. Reports note numerous fashion items in velvet, including suits and cloth gowns for winter. A dark velvet street gown features a wide circular skirt and a gathered band at the hem.
The Philadelphia Record notes separate bodices as a fashion nuisance and praises separate waists for versatility with cloth or velvet coats. It describes color pairings like yellow chiffon with tan, pale blue with dark pastels, and highlights trim embroidery as fashionable. It also includes a recipe for oatmeal soup with onions carrots parsley and butter.
Fashion notes describe skirts with walking skirts remaining largely elaborate plaited designs while a few smart models appear using many gores to create volume and flare. The discussion highlights a shift toward varied construction, balancing ornamentation with practical tailoring.
The article details winter costume designs featuring a violet velvet lift coat with a double breasted jacket and black silk collar edged with silver cloth. It describes a second gown with a princess slip and velvet bands, plaited fronts, velvet belts, and matching waistcoat with silver buttons.
The new arm gloves feature a long wrinkled section for the arm and a separate hand cover, joined by wrinkles and a bracelet. They outshine old glove fusions at dinners and events, allowing wrist to shoulder coverage when removed, while worn they resemble a regulation one-piece glove.
The latest millinery features pale felts with mirror velvet trims and wing or quill accents. Jaunty small shapes with high bandeau and mixed velvet and satin rise in style. Paris color of golden brown shines as autumnal yellow tones brighten accessories.
A dessert recipe titled Chocolate Pie describes making a chocolate custard pie. It instructs melting chocolate with sugar and hot water, then adding hot milk, beating eggs, sugar, and salt, pouring over, baking until puffing and clean knife test, with notes on vanilla flavor and texture similarities to pumpkin or date pie.
An advertisement describes strictly new gloves named Cheverette with three shades tan gray and felt. They feature two fastenings and a large pearl button. The felt shade is noted as attractive and versatile, fitting many outfits as fashion trends turn economical.
Practical instructions explain damp washing of brass heads, dry cloth polishing, and how to reduce slipping on hard materials like serge or holland. It notes using ordinary vinegar to loosen screws, and suggests a wire cross topper to hold flowers in a vase, plus vinegar-dipped dying for cleaning stove fins.
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