21 Dec 1882
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1882
Page
1
Fashion notes describe bonnets gloves and slippers with gilt beads and fringe borders. Velvet costumes in dark tones with plaid skirts, feathered trims, and Breton inspired accessories are highlighted. Monochrome velvet and lace details appear on collars cuffs and mantles as winter wear evolves with rich fabrics and elaborate edging.
An essay reflects on using hands and brains in work, warning against sloppy craft and urging practical skill. It discusses crafts, sewing, tool use, and the value of diligent, purposeful labor, plus cattle feeding guidance and farm management tips for prudent seasonal planning.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes on manners, misread prayers, mistaken identities, courtroom quips, and silly incidents. It includes satire on pronunciation, a juror being excused, a law and order pun, humorous misinterpretations, and ads for patent medicines, all reflecting light, domestic humor and social trivia of the era.
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