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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
6
Directions describe knitting a fringe edged scarf in Shetland or fine wool with proportional width and length. Explanations cover chain foundation, trebles and doubles, border pattern, fringe construction, knotting sequence, and finishing steps for both ends.
A Paris letter to Vogue describes white tulle gowns with pink sashes and eye jets, white linen hats, and black velvet ribbons. Lavender gowns with violet coats by Vicomtesse de Janze appear at a Ne de Puteaux dinner dance, while simple white sheaths shine with glittering paillettes and green or scarlet cloaks. Laron de Charmel wears a black puffed gown with green chiffon and a matching long coat and a black feather hat.
Simple home formulas cover tail gas toilet water and elderflower hydration. A starch paste treats bruises to prevent discoloration while a lemon egg remedy soothes hoarseness. Regularly vary hair wear to avoid shedding and use a lavender rosemary cantharides mix to stimulate growth.
A pretty cool looking white net waist features tuck groups with three quarter inch tucks and half inch inserts. Body part laid on fabric so tucks run vertically while sleeves are full length with tucks around the arms. No ironing needed and the waist is more attractive than described.
The article notes a trend toward soft natural looking curls framing the face signaling a shift from the befrizzled pompadour. It observes women avoiding frequent hair cuts or reliance on hot irons, but many still have damaged hair ready for forelocks. Hair products and styles are for sale as curls gain popularity.
Decades after their peak cotton prints, cashmere and cretonne designs are back in fashion. They appear in original colors on white and ecru fabrics for coats, house gowns, and wraps. The Watteau edge stands out among recalled designs, with blue, green, or pink selvage borders and pretty trimming.
The article urges women to use short fabric ends stored at home to craft tunic outfits. It explains combining two harmonious materials can enhance tunic gowns and reduce waste while avoiding costly experiments. The illustration shows a model using roughly equal amounts of two materials.
The article highlights that smart women are adopting yellow and purple outfits inspired by pansies for afternoon dresses. It describes a white muslin frock with purple and yellow floral prints, inverted plaits, purple and yellow trim, lace yoke, and a yellow sash with a rosette. It also offers a stylish silk or chiffon scarf for summer evenings, detailing knots, tassels, and a chic draping effect.
An article urges strict tailoring of the shirt waist suit for women stressing a taut waist line. It recommends clean collars cuffs and immaculate sewing plus several fastener options like hooks and eyes and safety pins to prevent slipping. It notes extra hooks at arm seams for larger hips and ends with a brief mention of elderflower.
The piece describes a heavy stone wrapped in silk and gathered with a ribbon to form a letter-weight. It notes the item is inexpensive to make and should sell well at a bazaar.
A fashion observer predicts a move toward long plain gowns with minimal trimming. She notes fall reception robes and midwinter sheath styles will emphasize simple lines while fabrics remain costly and elaborate in weave and design.
An artistic and serviceable wall rack can be made by using end supports of old chairs and attaching two or three light shelves at the four corner posts with glue or dovetailing. Stain in dark brown for a pretty corner cupboard look.
A new candle lamp resembles a lump of white wax with a frosted bulb and shade. It can burn for three to four hours without attention, using a brass candlestick base and a tiny cylindrical kerosene lamp shaped like a candle. The shade hides the bulb and frame while standard candle shades fit the fixture.
A Washington society woman laments the season’s rush and the arrogance of NY friends who rattle off long numbers and urge visits. She recalls brief meetings with people like Mrs Doucet and others insisting on auto trips and last minute plans, while noting the strain of memorizing endless digits.
A Washington woman, seated in a car, hid a two pound candy box containing hair combings. A fellow passenger mistook the box for candy and yanked the strand, revealing the hidden hair collection. The incident left both amused and embarrassed as truth emerged.
A testimonial from Mrs. Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring health after twelve years of female illness and eleven doctors. The ad appeals to women seeking relief and cites prior grandmothers and Indian remedies as precedent for herbal cures.
A new information system tested by Supt Woods will broadcast House and Senate actions to Congress members in their offices in the new House Office Building. An instrument about the size of a typewriter will print doings via wire from basement control, with another unit in the members lobby to demonstrate feasibility.
For 14 years a brood of tom tits has raised young each spring in the letter box at Uttoxeter workhouse in England. Since the birds first occupied the box they have hatched 200 eggs, creating a curious local nesting tradition.
On an allotment garden in Ashbourne Derbyshire England robins raised a brood inside the breast pocket of a scarecrow capturing a unusual garden naturalist moment observed by locals and visitors alike.
France records the highest per capita circulation among large nations, with the United States trailing behind by comparison. The note highlights France as surpassing the U S in per person print reach among significant countries.
In Prague and other Bohemian towns tipping is pervasive for tram conductors and cafe staff. A two heller tip is standard for conductors, and waiters rely on tips for substantial income, even rivaling professors. After meals in open air cafes, patrons typically give a half krone to head waiters, two pence to under waiters, and a halfpenny to beer boys.
A New York woman describes years of indigestion and nervous symptoms ending after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports renewed strength, better sleep, and appetite, with ongoing use by her and her husband. The notice cites Postum Co. as sponsor and invites readers to see The Road to Wellville.
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