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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
3
A cream enamel horse stand becomes a dainty fire screen with satin panels and gold embroidery. The two fold horse stands about three feet high and can be embellished with brocade silk, ribbons, or bold color schemes to suit decor. Useful, inexpensive, and marketable for bazaars or weddings.
A cordial luncheon for 36 guests features six small tables with roses, a string ensemble on a side porch, and centerpieces using candle shades. The simple menu includes canteloupe, clams, sweetbread croquettes, asparagus vinaigrette, crepe paper rose holders, French coffee, Roquefort balls, bonbons, pistachios, and creme de menthe.
A historical chronicle of 1907 shipwrecks with 5387 lives lost and over 10 million dollars in damage. Notable incidents include the Penzworm's sinking, Prince Waldemar grounding near Kingston, Princess Victoria Louise wrecks, Citys of Berlin loss, Kicker collision with Hugonia, Imperatrix sinking near Crete, Dakota looting aftermath, and Tonga? Mongol? Mongolia grounding near April end.
The article explains easy to wash neck bows made from handkerchief linen. It describes hemming, lace edging, and a buttoned strap to form butterfly shapes. Variations include sheer fabric bows and net ruchings, all created by folding and fastening with a strap.
The article describes natural colored linen pillow covers for hammocks living rooms and verandas and mercerized chambray covers in pink and blue for the dressing table. The covers are sized with four extra inches and finished with a hemmed right side using heavy white mercerized cotton. Corners are mitred and blind stitched for a flat edge.
Underskirts grow more elaborate with broad ribbon and peau de soie fabrics. Many feature deep silk flounces and white batiste petticoats trimmed with lace, pleated batiste, and mousseline de sole for minute decoration.
Describes a St. Louis inventor who fuses fork, spoon, knife and can opener into one multi tool. Claims reduced expense and less washing as the household gains four items for the price of one. Mentions a 1907 opening and general maritime hoodoo affecting ships.
For indoor gowns or elaborate tea gowns the broken or primitive Greek key pattern is commonly used as a trim.
The Hebrew Standard cites a century old observation by Miss Rebecca Franks on Philadelphia Jewish women’s deft use of cards to spark lively conversation. It notes New York women show formal courtesy until cards arrive, then vitality returns to the room. A modern observation adds a new girl in town wearing high heels as bold as a graduate’s ideals.
Frank, an Italian bootblack in Philadelphia City Hall, composes a march titled His Honor the Mayor dedicated to Mayor Reyburn. He plans to whistle it for the mayor on his way to the office. The piece blends themes into a tone poem of the Reyburn administration, with a swift opening tempo and a closing adaptation of the Laughing Song.
Gov Hughes influence prompts legislature to avoid major changes to the current New York life insurance law. Proponents cite wide reforms and future savings, highlighting Equitable Life's 1906 results including lower expenses and higher dividends. Overall, lawmakers decide to retain the existing framework.
A Victorian era passage links various hand clasp details to personality. It claims deceit with two fingers between thumbs, obstinacy when left hand rests flat, sincerity with tight finger grip, secretive traits if the left thumb is up, and ruling nature when right thumb leads.
A Salisbury, Maryland resident describes switching from coffee to tea due to health concerns, then moving to Postum after severe dyspepsia. She reports regaining weight and praises Postum Food Coffee as a satisfying, nourishing substitute, citing improved well being and a recommendation to read The Road to Wellville.
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