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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
A sprawling list covers forest work in Wyoming, travel from New York to Germany, a Berlin wager, centenarian political activity, a noted writer's death, leadership changes in women’s groups, urban growth, anti trust and oil fires, Japanese reception of American business visitors, fundraising for Democrats, and major railroad electrification contracts worth millions.
John LD Rockefeller is sworn in as a member of the November grand jury in New York. Dr Julian P Thomas, injured aeronaut, may be bed-bound for weeks after Morria park experiment. Ward building B of the Roma N Y asylum for feeble minded women burned on Sunday and will cost 100000 to replace plus 25000 for furnishings. British motorists urged by Chancellor Asquith to create a central highway department. Two American fleet sailors land at Amoy China and are served a European dinner and Chinese meal. Mitchell Day observed with near total mining suspension in Pennsylvania. Ted Burton confessed ties to the Reelfoot Lake gang and night riders with a formal constitution. The Acro club of London awards Wright brothers for their aviation achievement. Crown from Gia Benare sotion 8 the A.
The treasury purchased 100000 ounces of silver for New York delivery at 50238 cents per ounce and 75000 ounces for New Orleans while 60000 ounces were bought for Denver at 0.60204 per ounce. The War Department will include 2606110 dollars for barracks at coast artillery posts in Congress estimates this year. The public debt at Oct 31, 1908 stood at 976775025 dollars, up 5611075 for the month.
The piece extols doing tasks immediately to avoid regret and buildup of duties. It links prompt apologies, bill payments, invitations, and chores to reduced stress and smoother daily life, urging consistent small acts to prevent later guilt and friction. It frames timely action as a practical virtue for women managing households and social duties.
The article notes cut jet as a new fashion trend seen in a jumper woven from jet and in a square bercha with long back ends. It highlights jet as a chic trim, with French influence shaping accessories to complement gowns, offering a sleek, sparkling look when paired with the right background.
Hosiery notes praise bordered batistes recently put on sale. They are described as durable and washable, offered in many charming designs and shades at comparatively low prices.
The article surveys the season by detailing buckles and ribbons in gold and silver. It notes designs in cameos coral and semi precious stones with popular stones like amethyst topaz tourmaline and chrysoprase. Hand wrought pieces by skilled craftsmen command high prices and Egyptian inspired buckles are highlighted alongside shell inlays malachite lapis jade and other semi precious materials.
Vogue trends show muffes and collars growing, ottoman hats favoring front placement, furs like marten and black fox in style, and black slippers with red trim. Soft satins suit tailored skirts, braids and buttons popular, and left-turned walking hats rise. Sarah Bernhardt advised hot baths and sleep to stay young, urging self care as a woman’s duty.
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