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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
7
The article surveys evolving home fashion with tea gowns and house robes, emphasizing Japanese kimono influence, reposing robes, and elaborate lingerie. It notes the rise of low necklines, embroidered pongee silks, and dressing jackets, plus the enduring appeal of tea coats for private wear and varied decorative details.
Arnold White criticizes smart society, arguing its contempt for family life undermines national welfare. He condemns luxury, excess dining, and salons as sterile pursuits that dull national purpose, noting the ease of entering elite circles by wealth and the prevalence of cheating at cards and courtesan behavior.
The first bolero shown could be made in black or navy serge with a white strapped collar. The Bernhardt bolero, a Parisian design, is cited with its French fashion homage and naming context.
To keep clothes orderly air bodices wrong side out before storage. When putting away, stuff sleeves with tissue, hang on hangers. Dust and polish shoes, stuff with tissue to hold shape, boot trees for careful storage. Peel gloves from wrist to fingers, powder, turn right side out, and lay between perfumed flannel. Air and brush infrequently used items. Dust harms color.
The piece cautions against altering given names and urges girls to keep their baptismal spellings. It argues that changing names to fanciful forms is foolish and highlights that upon reaching adulthood, many revert to the traditional spelling their parents chose.
In Christian County Missouri a long running fence dispute between the Meadows and Bilyeu families erupts into deadly violence. Bud Meadows and allies attack armed Bilyeus. Steve Bilyeu and sons fall, Mrs Bilyeu wounds Bud Meadows before Meadows kin withdraw. Old Johnny Bilyeu, amid loss, defends the fight as a noble scrap, while arrests follow and a murder trial looms.
The article traces finger rings from the Old Testament signet mentioned for Judah to Egyptian use with Pharaoh gifting a ring to Joseph. It notes Roman iron signets, ambassadors wearing gold rings, and how emperors bestowed ring rights. Modern times see wedding and engagement rings as the main significance. Ring making remains a major jeweler industry.
A grand Jefferson commemoration on April 13 marks the 155th anniversary of his birth with a Washington subscription dinner by the National Association of Democratic Clubs led by Mr Bryan. Other speakers include Grover Cleveland, Senator Caffrey, and Bourke Cochran as the silver and gold dinner divides echo.
A New Jersey visitor showcased a self designed life saving jacket to General Superintendent Ndathall claiming it could save shipwrecked people. The装 outfit reportedly carried gear, a razor edged knife, and an air reservoir making the wearer resemble a large rubber balloon. He then signaled distress and asserted he could survive afloat a week, aided by a bamboo rod and red handkerchief.
Describes biliousness with digestive disturbance and liver torpor. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to soothe the stomach, restore appetite, and regulate bowels. Sold by Joseph Emmert.
The article notes Nebraska has no natives serving in either house despite being state number twenty four admitted 33 years ago. It includes several unrelated adlike statements about health remedies and opinions on figures, mentioning Foley’s products and various names.
Chicago hosts the Interstate Tournament and Whist Carnival from May 30 to June 2, 1900. Chicago Great Western Ry sells excursion tickets May 26 to June 1 on certificate plan good to return by June 6 at fare one third for round trip. Inquiries to any C. G. W. Ry agent or F Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
Excursion rates to points within two hundred miles at one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets sold July 8 and 4 with return limit July 5. Agent J B Swear and Agt listed.
The Nickel Plate Road announces a spring schedule effective May 6 with fast time and low fares from Chicago to St. Wayne Findlay Fostoria Belle vue Lorain Cleveland Painesville Ashtabula Conneaut Girard Erie Chautauqua Lake Dunkirk Buffalo and onward to New York Boston and intermediate points. Daily trains depart Chicago 10 30 am 3 30 pm and 10 30 pm with drawing room sleeping cars and dining cars on the Boston and New York through train. The 3 30 pm service includes an observation car east of Buffalo on the Lackawanna route with arrival in New York City at 7 25 pm. Secure sleeping car service in advance by writing wiring or phoning 2057 Central Chicago.
Very low excursion rates to North Manchester Indiana via the Northwestern line will be sold May 29 and 30 with travel limited to July 6 on account of the annual meeting of German Baptists Dunkards. Apply to Chicago Northwestern Ry agents.
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