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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1900
Page
13
The article describes evolving dress silhouettes with eelskin inspired bodices and new fitting techniques, noting the bold underarm design and freedom of motion. It highlights accompanying garments like lace overlays, embroidered shawls, and colorfully coordinated skirts and boleros, plus practical items such as knee pads and play structures for boys. New York.
A description of new bodice design featuring three-piece construction, invisible back, no darts, and low bust emphasis. Commentary on trimmed embroidery, shell pink corset cover, and matching ensembles, plus notes on prevailing gowns in New York and Paris, including silk, lace, and bold evening dresses.
Russell Howell of Rochester recounts a Louisiana episode where a highwayman bound for Opelousas exchanged threats for drinks of whiskey. Howell hid $1,800, bribed the robber with a second drink, and the would‑be robber rode on friendlily before vanishing into the woods.
The St. Louis and Kansas City express leaves Dubuque at 4 20 p m and carries reclining chair cars from Dubuque to St Louis and Pullman sleepers Barstow to St Louis and Galesburg to Kansas City Omaha and St Joseph. It connects at St Louis and Kansas City with through morning trains for the south southwest and Pacific coast. For rates tickets and through car arrangements call 611 Main Street city office or depot foot of Second Street.
A vintage Burlington Route advertisement touts top fare value and "the best service" to Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, Denver and other western points. It urges travelers to choose the Flyer departing at 4:30 from Dubuque and notes a City office and responsive telephone service.
The piece recalls heroic women from the Civil War and earlier conflicts, noting Deborah Sampson, Molly Pitcher, and Army spouses who aided troops and nursing fronts. It cites Vivian dior vivandiere figures, spies like Major Pauline Cushman, and others who served in disguise or support roles, honoring their courage and duty. It closes with Mary Scott Rowland's guidance on health and exercise.
A discussion on how fear harms a child’s development and how parents should foster courage. It warns against exposing children to frightening stories and imagery and stresses securing a sense of safety through comforting routines and supervision to prevent lifelong dread.
A historical excerpt suggests a simple play idea for infants involving a ceiling hook over the bed, a cord attached to a soft ball or knitted doll, and the baby reaching to bat the toy for entertainment. The tip reflects practical nursery craft from past guidance.
A dated menu list offers breakfast items such as baked eggs with ham and moistened crumbs, fruit, muffins, and coffee. lunch features beef curry with rice, fried sweet potatoes, and cucumber salad. dinner includes vermicelli soup, roast lamb, grilled veal, and lemon meringue tarts accompanied by tea or coffee. The rice with tomatoes recipe adds tomato sauce, butter, and stock for flavor.
The article surveys late nineteenth century fashion, praising mourning gowns with empire tea dresses, black jet frocks with white relief, and black trimmed hats. It highlights adjustable stock collars, lisse embroideries, and širon uses of flame color in gowns. Lace remains valuable, with durable imitations offering good value.
The German empress nicknamed Sunshine amid Westphalia maneuvers visits an ailing widow, captain’s widow in a village near the imperial HQ. Her chamberlain arranges a slow carriage past the cottage and the empress personally pays a lengthy visit, bringing rare happiness to the needy woman.
Khaki wash fabrics appear as new season offerings. The khaki shirt waist is praised for simplicity and rugged suitability for seashore and mountain resorts. It features no tucks, a slightly bloused front, heavy khaki band, stitched pockets, epaulets, stitched cuffs, and a scarlet tie for contrast.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions melting a melted aluminum can and counting metal. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or complete actions. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates are extractable.
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