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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
6
A garden image contrasts a living flower and a loving wife beside the speaker. Frost, morning sun, and death end both blooms, yet hope remains that both shall rebloom in life to be.
Fannie McLane widow arrives at Fort Sedgwick to stay with the Graftons as Merriam confronts shared history and new marriage. Fan’s arrival unsettles Merriam while Mrs. Grafton schemes to ease the tension, and Fan seeks solace in Captain Grafton’s steady presence.
A week of visits highlights Mrs McLane’s improving health as Mrs Merriam, Florence, Randolph, and the Haynes attend a crowded parlor in Grafton. Florence blushes under a kiss as Mrs Merriam greets her, while Randolph flashes audacious charm in the gathering. Also included is a note on equestrian balloon ascents and Hugo’s frugal exile budget.
Excerpt shows Merriam defying Florence at a wedding gathering as Hayne notes the bold move. Florence resists, others laugh, and Mrs Hayne doubts the stunt’s aim while spectators ponder the couples’ relations and motives during the evening.
An Arabiaft Proverb appears alongside notes from Chicago Timee Herald and Up-to-Date. Verses discuss recognition of ignorance and guidance, with a humorous line about Miss Passee and a brief exchange where Mr Bluntt declines offense.
A discussion of Chinese women highlighting the dowager empress, power dynamics, and traditional attire. It contrasts the famed bound feet with the elaborate wardrobe of noble and peasant women, noting embroidered robes, fur linings, and bright color pairings worn to performances.
The Empire apron is described as using a half yard of fabric for front and back, with slightly gored back and side widths for shape and a very full front that gathers on the yoke to form folds like empire styles. Straps and a lawn sash with small ribbon bows and rows of tucks finish the design, with tucks also at the foot of the skirt.
Childrens furnishing stores display lawn aprons for seven to eight year old girls with more material and simpler trimming. Four yards of lawn needed for a typical apron and yoke tucking is described as part of the new design shift.
A description notes though the dainty hand embroidered handkerchiefs take weeks to complete especially when heavily trimmed. For everyday use the items are plain with edges turned over and hemstitched with care to avoid catching.
Describes Canton women with elaborate silks and jewelry during religious rites, noting grooming, height, and customs. Highlights superstitions, gambling, bride trousseaus, hat etiquette, and in-law fears. Concludes with a traditional economical dish of fried potato cabbage and bacon.
The article describes decorative handkerchief designs using scattered threads and cross-stitch, with monograms and evening kerchief embellishments. It then provides silk care guidance from the New York Ledger Monthly, detailing benzin or gasoline pre-cleaning, lukewarm suds washing, successive cooler rinses, no blueing, and thorough drying and ironing on the wrong side.
A fashion note describes monogrammed gloves as the latest fad worn by fashion extremists. Start with plain kid gloves and embroider a monogram on the back in silk the color of the walking suit. The finished design is about the size of a silver quarter and is said to become very becoming, with the trend growing as wearers prefer no other glove.
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