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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
3
New and novel fashions showcase sheer mesh materials in cotton dresses with striking details. Roman striped collars and toe ties charm the look while tunic skirts use bread box pleats. Lightweight parasols and shirred waists add elegance. bold color pairings and carved ivory accessories complete outfits.
Charming new ribbon hats debut in exclusive shops signaling a shift from overpopulated plateau and platen styles. French arrivals feature plaited crowns with intricate bows and artistic color schemes, including a blue metre ribbon hat with a four cornered brim and gold edging.
The article advised featuring fruit and vegetables on summer menus to curb thirst and reduce intake of meat fat and sugar. It notes vegetables and fruit add bulk and refreshment though low in nutrients, and recommends slow eating and drinking with milk lemonade or iced beverages avoided during meals. It also warns against rapid swallowing of drinks and suggests sipping and spacing water or cooling drinks away from meals.
The Dry Goods Economist notes a vogue for smooth faced fabrics with Messaline waists rising in popularity. Satin surfaced cloth dominates, with contrasting Messaline collars and cuffs. Crêpe de Chine, silk poplin, and soft finished silks appear. Garments show less blouse, elastic finishes persist, sleeves long, and high neck collars nearly close the back with an open center front.
The Dry Goods Economist reports strong July interest in linen gowns this summer. Linen dresses sell beyond early expectations, with white and colored linens in demand. Leather color paired with French blue linen proves stylish, as Paquin green appears in plain and white combinations, and French blue complements white accessories.
Constantinople reports that Ibrahim Bey Hilmy has produced a Turkish translation of the Koran in Arabic scripts, breaking centuries of vernacular publication bans. Leaders of Islam applaud the work while the Young Turks face mixed reactions amid liberal and religious tensions in Constantinople.
Public health service in Washington issues guidance for staying cool in heat waves. Avoid overeating and alcohol, eat fruits and vegetables, drink cooled water, wear light loose clothing, stay in shade and in air, sleep outdoors if possible, avoid cold baths and bathe in lukewarm water, and do not fret.
The article notes that single opera glasses appeared in Louis XIV's era and became popular among all. The double opera glass, or Jumelle, was invented in 1825 but initially unliked by women. A 19th century treatise on art de lorgner described how women with fine arms and hands used the glass, remove gloves, or recline to display coquetry.
Howard Huntington, a West Point graduate of the class of 18, falls for Maud Wheelock at Fort Marion Florida during the Seminole war era. Amid battles and a planned dance proposal, their romance endures distance and duty, until years later a returned General Huntington seeks to renew old ties and discovers a forgotten bouquet contained a boyish proposal, revealing contrasts between old fashioned courtship and blunt modern honesty.
A humorous aging schoolyard style test by Dr W J Hickson head of a newly established psychopathic laboratory for the Chicago municipal court tests reading accuracy and body point naming. It warns that misperceiving details marks lower mental development, labeling slow respondents as morons.
Instructions describe making a wishbone toy called a hoptoad from chicken wishbone wax and a stick. The method uses a string tied across the bone, beeswax to hold a stick, then twisting to release and launch the toad with a jump. Fun activity for children.
A student essay describes Patrick Henry as not very bright with blue eyes and light hair. It notes he married and cried for liberty with the famous phrase Give me liberty or give me death. The piece reflects a humorous, informal school assignment tone.
Three city youths spent a summer at their uncle’s farm helping with chores such as mowing, gardening, raking hay, thrashing and milking. After Sept to camp near a mountain lake they improvised beds from three large barrels, using branches for wind protection and elevating two on poles and one on stones to stay dry. The barrel couches gave a warm, breathable sleeping space.
The text plays with riddle style questions about a river between two places and a milkmaid joke. It also references a coal charity as the best of charities because it yields gratitude, focusing on social ideas rather than events or people.
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