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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
A guide to choosing wall finishes and patterns to create harmonious rooms. It notes lighting effects on color perception from red rooms to pale blues in west or south-facing spaces, with tips on wallpaper scales, finishes, and woodwork color, plus cautions on patterns that distract occupants.
A walking costume in brown features a plain brown cashmere skirt and a drab face cloth coat with semi fitting lines. The coat has B&B seams, brown silk embroidery on the collar and cuffs bound with velvet, plus a fine brown straw hat trimmed with velvet and ostrich feathers. Materials listed include three yards of 48 inch fabric, velvet, four buttons, and six yards ring silk.
Articles described as lizard motifs used as skirt holders favored by monarchs in Spain and Italy. Four to six inches long, enameled to resemble lizards, with some entirely diamond pieces and others silver or gilt with emerald eyes. Pronged supports grip the skirt at neck bodice and hem for decorative function.
A black china silk waist nearly finished features coronation braid and eyelet work in black embroidery. The design is very effective and the work progresses rapidly with a few data introduced.
The article explains inexpensive ways to refresh millinery ribbons without buying new ones. Black taffeta ribbons respond well to sponging and pressing which smooths creases hides hat pin holes and restores color. A method uses tepid water with ammonia to soak black ribbons then air dry and press to wood for adhesion.
Guidance on sending flowers to sick friends favors low odor long lasting varieties. Carnations are preferred for patient satisfaction. roses and lilies of the valley and violets work but spoil faster. To extend freshness remove flowers from the room at night, recut stems, and replace water with saltied cold water to preserve fragrance and color.
The Chicago American quotes Beatrice Fairfax asserting that all women are naturally homemakers who desire marriage when they love and are loved. She argues that home life, motherhood, and affection drive women toward matrimony, while encouraging those who remain unmarried to seek love rather than marriage for status.
The article notes that many new waste basket models impress with beauty of line color and material and minimal trimming. By enlarging sections and using heavy pulp board as a foundation durable artistic baskets can be made. Poinsettia crepe paper pine cone and Indian designs are cited.
Four small trinket baskets are described with four sides cut from moderately heavy cardboard. Each front and back is rose embossed and plain pink crepe paper, with pink sides. The square bottom is pink on both sides. Holes punched at all corners, then tied with half inch ribbon. Basket stands six inches high.
Vogue notes evolving fashion shows long scarves paired with dinner gowns for theater, day wear, and car drives. The finest skins are used. navy blue suede for car wear, mauve lining, and beige perforated ends. A white chamois scarf with gold embroidery and yellow lining completes evening ensembles.
Flowered white elastic belts captivate French women, paired with filmy scarves sprinkled with indistinct blossoms. The scene highlights a delicate, indispensable accessory trend for the woman at toil.
The article outlines morning skirts being short and afternoon skirts long with fullness. It details soutache coats, three quarters length, and colors like black mahogany Nattier peacock blue. It mentions blouses in muslin or crepe de soie, matching colors, and new sleeve designs with deep tucks.
The report notes Greek coiffures and opera costumes as fun trends, bold color effects in day wear shoes, and unusual pincushions used as prizes. Banana brown and cinnamon color outfits appear in Mary costumes, patent leather shoes feature folded leather bows, and red Morocco bags hold opera glasses and powder.
Wide belts from three to seven inches feature flowered elastics and large buckles. Many buckles are novel including flowered china pieces and an enamel black cat buckle with a kitten head and green eyes that roll when a button is pressed.
Albatross dressing sacques feature white china silk lining. Sm collars and rolling collars have scalloped edges finished with buttonhole stitch. Large coin spots, bordered by tiny French dots, are embroidered in the scallops as trim.
For table decor choose flowers with careful attention to color harmony. Consider the room, the china colors, and if possible the gowns to be worn at the table to create a cohesive visual effect.
Chicago writer Hollis W. Field recalls a Wisconsin branch line story where a handsome 25 year old brakeman struggles with a nested baskets fiasco. The tale ends noting the irony of his position and the lesson behind the mishap.
Prophets foresee three railways across the Andes within years, including a transcontinental line. The Valparaiso to Juncal route will gain a long tunnel and connect with an Argentine line at Mendoza. The Central Peruvian road climbs to 15 665 feet and aims to reach the Ucayali headwaters, opening an 800 mile inland voyage to ocean navigation, 2000 miles from the Atlantic. A northern line would shorten journeys further.
The No. 17 St James Street excursion train in Nottingham recalls the Nottingham Mechanics' institution. It hosted the first railway excursion on July 20 1840 to Leicester and back, and a larger trip followed on August 24 due to its success.
A section of the Canadian Northern railroad from Sudbury toward the Vermilion River is ballast with gold. Every yard of gravel contains gold dust worth 50 cents to a dollar, and a syndicate is installing machinery to extract the metal.
Two railroad lines are under construction in the Malayan state of Pahang. They will open regions of great mineral and agricultural possibilities.
Miss Annie Caton of 927 Main St Cincinnati Ohio writes that Peruna cured her chronic catarrh of head and throat in two months after trying many remedies. She reports lasting health improvement and urges use of Peruna tablets and Manalin laxative with Druggist samples offered in 1908 catalog.
In a hurried dash for a train a man slips into a nearby restaurant not noted for cuisine. He discovers a college friend among the staff and learns the surprise that the friend is merely waiting, not dining, there.
A couple discusses a forthcoming ceremony with Dr Thuditeigh performing the nuptials. The bride plans a going away gown and the groom mentions a 10000 dollar accident policy as protection if misfortune befalls them as they depart for the 9:30 train. The bride expresses happiness with her thoughtful fiancé.
A husband and wife credit Postum with curing coffee related ailments. They report relief from headaches and kidney issues and weight gain after switching to Postum, noting the husband recovered from severe illness and both gained strength. The ad ends urging readers to try Postum and mentions its origin with the Postum Company.
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