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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
3
A collection of verse and prose fragments on a faded lamb tale and a Peralta toboggan sport. It describes Malayan locals carving a 60 foot rock slide where thousands gather for watery fun. A cowboy pony ride scene follows, with Fred watching a bucking horse and a train chase, ending with a boy’s amused, wide eyed reaction.
The tale recalls Hector Macdonald known as Fighting Mac, a soldier who lost a prized claymore at Majuba. General Joubert hunted the blade in Transvaal, offering a reward, and found it with a farmer who returned it without payment. Joubert presented the sword to Macdonald in Newcastle-Cagsell.
A train stop in Montana reveals a real cowboy pony and its rider as a cowboy demonstrates control. The scene contrasts with the plains and shows curious Fred learning how trained ponies stand still when reins are dropped.
A Missouri hen laid an egg bearing the etched phrase Prepair for the endaneer. The item suggests the spelling reform debate reaching Missouri and hints that the National Educational association may have endorsed such changes.
Two novelties in adjusting fullness in the back noted. Shirring on thin goods looks well, and box flat may be skirted at the top or cants across with three ornamental puape terrainutine buttons. The flat book is the most used hint to alleviate the stretched back seam.
A wealthy countess, unnamed, quits her business career and dedicates herself to promoting education and welfare for country working girls. She received a $500,000 gift to fund schools, homes, and boarding houses ensuring safety and advantages for the girls.
Experts in embroidery struggle as gown and lingerie makers seek skilled hands. Handwork dominates new gowns and elaborate monograms appear on lingerie. In Paris the trend shifts to symbols replacing monograms to express personality.
A Harper's Bazar essay by Rosemary Baum on motherhood as art and growth. A plain woman Miss Knollys gains favor with Queen Alexandra, with talk of her becoming a peeress. Report notes court reshuffles, pensions, and retirements as King Edward reshapes royal entourage inheriting jewels marked Y. R. 1.
A Washington woman now living in New York seeks faster meals as a banker’s lunch hour proves impractical. She laments long waits and the need for a quick sandwich lunch to fit a busy schedule.
A woman in Washington started a daily noon lunch service for government clerks. She canvassed large downtown offices, gained about 100 regular customers, delivering two sandwiches, cake and milk in a bottle for 15 cents. Two delivery boys handled the service from her apartment.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes left handed women can craft stylish parasols at lower cost this season. Simple trims like black velvet edges or lines up ribs create handsome effects on plain silk sunshades. Amateurs can mimic Paris imports with ribbons lace and chiffon touches while neat stitches and patience preserve an air of elegance without high expense.
Tailor made gowns of silk and mercerized fabrics top the list as summer demands. Narrow belts and corslet belts pair with boleros and colored shirtwaists while light linens and piques appear in severe tailor lines. White pique belts with silver eyelets and dotted swisses in pastel hues complete the season’s wardrobe notes.
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