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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
3
Fashion pattern notes describe a Louis XV style ladies jacket basque with velvet jabot and ostrich feather ruching, paired with a 22 to 30 inch waist skirt. The en vogue basque features double-breasted fronts, velvet piping, gigot sleeves, and a bow back. Includes material estimates and mailing offer.
Olive and black fancy bouble cloth suit with velvet faced collar and pocket laps. Large fancy buttons add a stylish spring look.
A long tale claims Edward I era doctor Gad desden proved red curtains around a smallpox bed blocked marks. It says scarlet bedcloths and painted room aided cures, with the doctor later ridiculed yet credited for many cures including that of Edward II. The piece notes a recent vindication of the remedy.
A traveler asks for the best hotel while a porter complains about a distant house as the only option. The exchange humorously frames the hotel choice as the traveler’s desired “best” and the porter’s insistence on the limited real option.
A neat striped gingham house gown or work dress features a throat bow and semi-girdle tied in a bow to slim the waist. Pattern No 6682, priced thirty five cents, offers bust sizes 32 to 42 inches.
The article recalls Kinglake’s sharp remark about The Times calling it a Juggernaut despite friendships. It cites his quip that the new editor’s marriage would bring The Times into relation with humanity. Also notes Indians in Columbus era estimates. Mary’s factory workforce and output value are listed, followed by a quotation on order as a foundation of society.
A maker describes transforming a three foot high wooden clothes-horse into a decorative towel screen. Steps include sanding, sizing, enamel coating, and a canvas panel with daisies. Green silk is draped over bars, ruched, and secured, with two leaves left for towels and foldaway storage. A treble shell pattern and elastic bow details complete the piece.
The text describes crocheting a decorative ring using silk cotton or thread in various colors with a ribbon tied end and a miniature scissors pendant. It provides row by row instructions starting with a 10 chain ring and multiple treble stitches, chains, and shells to shape the pattern, continuing beyond the 23rd row.
George Wilson of the Paris mine in Park county Montana entertains visiting Englishmen including a self proclaimed mining expert. After the expert dismisses his gold color, Wilson humorously cautions him not to reveal it to buyers at the Denver mint. The second item notes the sea nettle stings prey with venom in its tentacles.
Time-Table corrected December 16 2895 shows Marlboro Branch departures at 7.45 a.m. Sundays and 7.30 without change on Wednesdays and Saturdays. G P A J R Watson notes general passenger arrangement.
Corrected timetable for Hudson Union Passenger Station on Causeway Street Boston lists trains west and east with frequent daily departures and Sundays. Includes stops at Belmont Waltham Sudbury Wayside Ur, Hudson and many other stations with notes about stops on signal and to leave passengers.
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