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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1900
Page
13
June 23 report notes society shifts from formal stationery to casual word of mouth invitations. The fashionable circle relies on personal introductions and a tiny notebook to track engagements and acceptances, signaling a broader change in etiquette and social rituals.
The article surveys gown construction updates with straight stays and padding to achieve proper silhouette, notes aging women in youthful costumes, and describes fabrics and decorative techniques for summer afternoon and evening dresses. It also mentions shipboard horse care and a peek at English gardening customs.
The piece surveys couture at a society gathering with lace from Irish makers and Parisian houses. It notes the Duchess de Chartres in black satin lace, English princesses in chiffon gowns, Paquin promoting Irish fabrics, and delicate enamel and jade ornaments. It highlights hatless evenings, three quarter coats, and ornamental finger bowls with flowering tiles.
A long excerpt covers homemade infant foods and the rise of women gardeners in England. It tips on preparing milk based feeds for delicate babies, notes methods to sterilize and store, and discusses the broad social shift toward women in agriculture and related professions, with reflections on cradle comfort and perambulator care.
Ideal route for summer tourist travel highlights East Coast resorts via the Grand Trunk system. Obtain full literature from J. H. Burgis, City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 249 Clark St. Chicago. Also notes on Cornhills and Moffat's Life Pills with pricing and guarantees.
The piece describes tulle de sales with sprays of flowers, a light summer fabric noted as among the prettiest. Grenadines gain lavish embroidery and rich shades, while silk embroidered muslins remain costly yet beautiful and likely to transform in fashion trends.
The article describes the challenges of moving equine troops by sea. It notes horses dislike the sea, must be cooled before embarkation and kept lean to avoid fraying and inflammation, and are fasted with limited water before loading. Five handlers are needed to move each horse, saddles and harness are removed, and ship collars are used.
Burlington Route announces excursion tickets for two events in July. The National Republican League meeting in St Paul July 17 to 19 offers round trip tickets at 9.30 dollars with return by July 21. The Baptist Young People’s Union convention in Cincinnati July 12 to 15 offers low round trip rates. Information available at 611 Main Street city office or depot foot of Second Street.
Fare notes detail a $9.20 round trip via Burlington Route to St Paul with departures on July 15 16 and 17 and return on July 21. Passenger plans indicate round trip travel and dates.
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