The New Belts and Women’s Fashion Notes
Fashion brief on plaid belts as a stylish trend for plaid skirts and silk blouses. Curated by a women’s journal style section, it highlights how belts signal a coordinated outfit and personal taste.
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
5
Plain shirt waist for busy households
A simple, serviceable shirt waist pattern for boys aged 6 to 12, made from percales or gingham. Describes underarm and shoulder seam construction, box plait for closure, gathered bottom in a band, gathered sleeves with nut cuffs, and neck finishing. Suitable for flannel or serge in winter or outings. No. 235. 1.5 yards of 36 inch material.
Frauenlexikon to Chronicle Women’s Work in Germany
A German women’s encyclopedia titled Fraueplexikon is set to appear soon as German women join English speakers in compiling works on women’s affairs. Miss Simon, who studied economics in England, reports she works with Frau Schewerin and oversees the section on the working woman’s movement and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mother of Hobson Receives Legion of Letters in Atlanta Visit
Mrs. Hobson, mother of Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson, says she has received thousands of letters from all walks of life during her Atlanta visit. Many praise her son’s courage, others from veterans and mothers offer congratulations. She notes many requests for photographs and autographs and that her mail now requires several stenographers to catch up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieutenant Hobson
Parrot Confession Delays Windsor Queen's Chaplain
In Windsor Castle a parrot in the queen’s private passage spoke in coarse terms. The chaplain refused to repeat the words despite the queen’s insistence, citing decorum as his reason for silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Victoria’s Laugh Rebuff Sparks Bold Royal Reckoning
Queen Victoria responds playfully to a harsh remark from a rotund critic, drawing a hearty laugh as she asserts pride in a single brave voice in the realm. The exchange underscores royal tolerance and public curiosity about the Crown’s image.
The New Ear Florets Debut In Ear Jewelry
The article notes a new ear florets design in earrings aimed at accentuating the ear lobe with minimal visible fastenings. Delicately wrought scroll work in plain gold or pearl and diamond mounting appears in early designs. The florets adapt to pendant drops or can be worn as standalone ornaments, with options for pierced and nonpierced ears.
Women Peeresses in Britain and Royal Regalia
The piece describes ten peeresses in their own right, rights shared and denied compared to male peers, and notes how titles may endure on marriage. It outlines coronets and robes for duchesses, marchionesses, countesses, viscountesses, and baronesses, plus the use of coronets at coronations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
House of Lords
Margaret of Newburgh
Countess of
Warwick
John Marshall
Earl of Warwick
Baroness Burdette- Coutts
Chicago Times-Herald
Ladies' Blouse Waist for Summer Wear Descriptions
A fashion description outlines a light blue dotted pique blouse waist with white revers, suitable for pique dresses or soft serges. It features a plastron front, potential chemisette with box plait, and a seamless back with two seam sleeves edged in lace. A black waist belt and sailor collar complete the design.
Gowns and Greek coiffure set fashion stage
A New York style note describes gowns borrowing Greek mode with long, straight front breadths and goddesslike draped skirts. It praises stately presentation for stout figures and details a hair look called a la Grecque with wave irons, colorless liquid finish, and nearly invisible pins, drawn from classical statuary.
How to Dress Neck With Lawn Stock in Frock Era
The article explains waist closings for a medium Indy size and details a simple neck dressing using a white lawn stock to match a lawn frock. It describes bodice trimming, stiffened muslin inner collar, shirring, and a sailor knot finish for a neat, adjustable look.
Fall Dress Trends with Black Swill and Lawn Styles
The piece describes fall dress fabrics and designs from Ladies' Home Journal. Black Swill muslin dresses with pin head dots, silk undertones, and black lace will stay in fashion with wraps for evening wear. Lawn dresses are easy to make at home with matching-weight lawn and contrasting color, featuring frills, narrow lace, pink satin ribbons, and large Leghorn hats trimmed with pink roses and chiffon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Home Journal
Fashion Notes Evening Gowns Use Feathers and Rich Fabrics
Evening frovka gowns feature a princess cut with heavy fabrics. White dove and ostrich feathers decorate gowns. Next winter favors fancy silk waistas in shirtwaist style with white linen collars and cuffs.
Heroic Chapultepec tale told in Georgia club speech
Hon John Temple Graves salutes living hero General William S Walker of Atlanta, recounting a Mexican War Chapultepec assault where a Mississippi volunteer spared the flag to honor his commanding officer. The speech marks Dewey era hero worship and honors enduring courage in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Temple Graves
Georgia Women's Club
Atlanta
Mexico
Taylor
Scott
Lee
Chapultepec
Gibraltar
Alcibiades
Mississsippian
William 8. Walker
Doctor Buried Under Rice In Sleeper Prank
A Chicago doctor, Dr. Gatchell, recounts a true misadventure on a train to Omaha for a homeopathic convention. While he slept in a sleeper, wedding revelers decorated another car and mistakenly burst into his section, showering him with rice and shoes. The incident left him speechless and the crowd amused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gatchell
Chicago
Gatchell
Batchelor
Omaha
Gatcbbell
Galesburg
Cialesburg
Section Six
Dr. Intchell
Mrs. Blanche
Sheep Population Boost in Australia Speeds Wool Output
Twenty fine sheep introduced to the Australian colonies in 1788 now contribute to a global nest of wool with 120000000 sheep. In Paris, France, city trees are maintained by a public official paid for that role.
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Parle
France
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