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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
6
A sea captain's wife recalls a long voyage with a strong willed passenger, frequent dinner table disputes, and her habit of kicking the captain to keep him calm. A sharper kick reveals the mate may have felt the pain first. The mate explains his shin has suffered throughout the trip.
A Toronto born infant, plagued by a severe skin disease since infancy, was treated unsuccessfully by doctors and various remedies. After using Cuticura products from May 1909, his condition cleared and stayed resolved by May 1910, with continued use of Cuticura Soap for baths.
The quote contrasts male and female clothing habits, suggesting men prefer quick, easy garments while women endure toil and time. It questions what legal equality can achieve if social norms and attire reflect entrenched gender roles rather than true parity.
The left gown features scarlet satin with a side front and back skirt drape, buttons in passementerie, a draped corsage, venetian lace collar, and a gold ribbon cockade. The guimpe is white lace with jet button rings. The right gown displays white fiberty with mousseline de sole veil, green liberty trim, a black gulpure applique, and a green liberty bolero with white satin collar, gold embroidery, and black satin band. A white mousseline plastron with black lace, and a gold cord girdle complete the ensemble.
Serge is favored over cloth for durable coats with large collars of contrasting fabrics. Dark blue serge with big collars in crash or embroidered edges is common for tailored service coats, with biscuit and khaki tones also popular. Children's coats show wide shoulder collars and diagonal fronts with large buttons at the hem.
A chic country wear ensemble features a snow white mohair empire frock with large white pearl buttons. Shawl revers drapes to a shoulder and forms a deep sailor collar at the back. Deep lace cuffed sleeves, a white chip hat with black velvet trim, white silk parasol with venise lace border and carved ivory handle.
The piece notes a shift toward Jacobean influenced furnishing fabrics in red green brown and wine on cream, used for curtains bedspreads cushions and upholstery. It highlights bold patterned designs and the appeal of taffeta in home decor replacing earlier floral motifs.
The guide advises selecting needles with smooth eyes to allow silk leeway and avoid fraying. It recommends sizes by thread type: No 9-10 for double silk, No 12 for fine single thread, No 7 for thick floss, No 3 for rope silk, and using separate needles for each color during shading.
The article notes a revival of the black velvet neckband on low necked dresses and collarless frocks. It explains the band, about an inch wide, was formerly a simple band fastened by buckle or pin, but now is worn tied at the back with long ends hanging down, reminiscent of fashions from thirty or forty years ago.
A photograph shows a historical skirt made of flowered silk. The sheath style today contrasts with the couple of generations past as the wearer occupies an entire sofa, illustrating evolving fashion silhouettes.
Jim Fike of Colby Kansas bets on rain to boost wheat yields. He has risked $175,000 over five years with no wins yet, hoping a single bumper crop of 25 to 35 bushels per acre would yield $425,000 at $1 a bushel. He foresees fame and fortune if a perfect year comes.
Ben Tillitson of Fargo has been appointed stenographic secretary for Judge Spalding of the supreme court. A Dakota Business College graduate, he joins the long list of DBC court reporters. Mrs Knicker-Will asks about moving furniture to the new flat while Mrs Becker notes it will go after being smashed.
A puzzling note from Bilkins wife during his long business trip ends with Baby is well and lots brighter than she used to be Hoping you are the same I remain your loving wife The fragment appears in Everybody's and raises curiosity about the couple and their child used in the period publication.
The district touts rapid population rise from 113 to over 16 000 in seven years thanks to English-speaking farming prosperity. It invites families to secure land and join the community, urging readers to contact the Commissioner, Board of Trade, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Western Canada for details.
A witty remark suggests that if not for their long faces some people would remain unaware of others' religious beliefs, highlighting a humorous stereotype about pious appearance.
Dr J H Rindlaub is listed as a specialist in Eye Ear Nose and Throat at Fargo North Dakota, indicating a medical practice location. This entry notes medical expertise without additional details about services or affiliations.
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