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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
2
A new trimming uses black cloth cut in bold patterns laid onto colored cloth for street suits and indoor gowns. Broadcloth forms the embroidery with raw edges, secured by bands and folds. Finish requires a hot iron or paste on embroidery for smoother effect. a pale violet cloth on white meteor crepe decorates a tunic and bodice bands.
The autumn fashion trend features dyed lace in Irish lace, point applique, and real filet. Dyers report strong demand as fashion favors lace that matches gowns, driving notable profits for lace suppliers.
A note on sewing taffeta explains that dull or rusty needles cause snags and uneven stitches. Use a sharp, clean needle and correct thread to improve results.
A charming coat for a small girl uses golden brown satin with straight side plaits and a low belt. Wide sleeves, Vandyke lace cuffs, and a matching collar finish the neck, with practical options in broadcloth and serge. Accessories include a directoire ruff and a satin ribbon girdle, crafted at home from box plaited ribbons.
Neck ruffles greatly influence women's attire with outdoor styles heavy in layered tulle and multicolor schemes. Popular looks include the tall P grot ruffle and double empire ruffle in silk, beside Marie Antoinette fichus, while modern trends mix many historical plates.
The article notes silk fashion leaning toward muted, clingy styles. It discusses a decline in rustle and shine, with a demand for durable fabrics like liberty satins and dull silks. Silk prices rise but durability remains a selling point for street and church wear.
An alcohol iron tiny alcohol tron for pressing arts and garments comes in a nickel case with a stamp and a hand. The device is compact enough to fit in the palm, polished nickel with a straw covered handle, and requires no holder. It works without gas or electricity, emphasizing airiness and convenience.
Milford Maine resident Sylvanus O Verrill recounts how a severe kidney injury left him partly paralyzed and in pain. He credits three months of Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function and enabling him to walk on crutches before finally recovering. Also notes Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as the seller.
A Virginia mother recalls an eczema ordeal with her daughter lasting six months, two doctors, and extreme skin loss before Cuticura products cured the child. She used eight cakes of Cuticura Soap and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment, reporting no relapse since. James J. Smith, Durmid, Va., Oct. 14 and 22, 1906.
A bride named Agnes explains her marriage to a curious onlooker noting a family tradition. The exchange shows her hat with rice and the joy in her eye as she confirms the recent nuptials. The crowd reacts with surprised humor as Agnes cites that marriage runs in the family and her mother was married too.
A proud eight year old claims to be one of only three boys who could answer the teacher’s question. His mother expresses pride as the boy named Sam Harris and Harry Stone are named as the other two. The question was who broke the glass in the back window.
A woman and her young son suffered sour stomach for fifteen months before a stomach specialist prescribed Grape-Nuts. They improved quickly, regained weight, and now credit Grape-Nuts for their health and daily energy. The note promotes Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and The Road to Wellville.
A collage of comic vignettes and ads from a late 19th century issue includes a curiously staged tale of a cat and a child, a humorous clock anecdote, a Yale Harvard quip, and brief product pitches for Hall’s Catarrh Cure, Pettit’s Eye Salve, and other groceries. The snippets mix jokes, testimonials, and light satire with a nod to daily consumer goods.
Mrs Silas Bennett, a philosopher by habit, overheard neighbors offering condolences. She recalls joking that her large clan would yield twins like Grandpa Bennetts but never did. She feared smallpox and appendix but never imagined the meetinghouse steps would collapse and break her leg in two places, a calamity unforeseen.
The note compares public school expenditures in New York City at 33 million dollars, Chicago at 23 million, Boston over 10 million, and Philadelphia 6,090,000. Despite Philadelphia’s large population, its per capita spend ranks 34th among major cities.
Not Always What They Seem follows Prof. and Mrs. Hadley on a train bound for New York where Yale's president attends a national convention. The president rehearses his speech in the hour and 20 minutes, gesturing with his hands as a kindly matron behind quips about sympathy for a sim it home. The St Anthony Chapel car concludes a longWisconsin Minnesota tour and enjoys a prosperous Philadelphia week.
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