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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
6
A French designer inspires a trend with coats featuring a pocket in each sleeve. The concept, praised for travel and daily use, lets women store purses and small items under a brown leather buttoned flap. The piece argues pockets across skirts and coats replace handbags, citing security and convenience for travelers and commuters.
The article describes tall costumes with severe lines and emphasis on throat detailing. It notes jackets left open in heat revealing long jabots from bodice to belt, with jabots of fine batiste featuring a white scalloped border, reflecting current style.
A faded Galloon with gold trim crowns fashion accents while rose petal borders decorate entire dats. Iri colored gauze quills accent Sumgira hats and jet pins trend in millinery. New colors include blue after rain and pekine bordered ribbons, with sailor hats heavily trimmed.
A leather novelty belt in assorted colors features a narrow design and a small square pocket near the buckle. It holds a metal case with four nickels, enabling quick fare payment without opening a bag. Priced at 49 cents, the belts are presented as neat and likely to gain popularity.
Irving In New York recalls Lafayette's second visit through Mary Getzandanner a 96 year old Uniontown-born survivor who helped scatter flowers along the parade route. She remembers arch decorations and maidens, recalls writing reminiscences for local papers, and notes two sisters in Bloomington and New York.
Reno Nevada declares a state holiday by act of the legislature to honor the dedication of the Mackay school of mines and the Borgium statue of John W Mackay. Clarence H Mackay and his mother Mrs Marie Laulee Mackay presented both to the state and the university. Governor Dickerson extends the freedom of the state to Mr Mackay and his party. A Doctor of Laws was conferred on Col George Harvey of New Katherine in recognition.
In a Tit-Bits snippet villagers debate married life as a recently wed couple struggle with mutual understanding. An old gentleman jokes that long courtships prevent misjudgments, recounting a 19 year courtship while a woman laughs at the idea.
Miss Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan recalls a severe eczema outbreak on her face and head lasting three months. After medical care, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was entirely cured with no relapses since October 20 1907.
At a New York dinner Lord Rosslyn recalled a notorious London spendthrift who warned his uncle at Oxford that he would blow his brains out if not sent money. The uncle replied by recalling a prior telegraph exchange and a pawned belt incident, illustrating the drastic measures discussed.
A humorous exchange about birthday neckties reveals a domestic quip. The second line quotes Powers on work as reward, stating that life offers increased capacity and more work rather than immunity or rest.
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