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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
3
Gossip for the fair sex reports leap year clubs forming nationwide where women host and escort men to private social events and cover expenses, a notable shift in traditional social roles noted by the New York Sun.
The piece recounts Amelie Rives Chanler writing a tale to aid a bright friend deemed fearfully ugly. In Paris French surgeons could alter her face for $6,000, prompting Chanler to publish According to Lt John to earn the money. She handed the check to the surgeons who then performed the operations.
A London News note describes a new cape trimming the “sequin,” a black edible pastille dyed to resemble jet. Sewn on individually, sequins shed less color in cold water, offering cheap elegant decoration for ladies capes, though rain could ruin a garment if used.
A Demorest's Magazine description of tea gowns in soft all wool crepon, shown in a new pink yellow color. It features a Watteau back, full graceful drape, fitted side forms, a broad triple box-plait front with cream lace, white ribbon trim, and a lace neck flounce extending to bishop sleeves.
Juln Strange Winter Mrs Stannard recounts her rise from hardship to prominence in letters printed in The Young Woman. She contrasts her success with Hall Caine describing him as a wind tragic man exhausted by writing. She notes his reliance on a wife to manage home life.
A society note highlights leap year bouquets as a social trend with women arranging gifts and greetings for the leap year occasion. The piece hints at fashionable circles engaging in the custom and the evolving role of women in society pages.
A New York Recorder feature describes leap year etiquette where women invite male escorts to events and present them with unconventional bouquets. These include vegetables like cauliflower, potatoes, beets, cabbage, and sprigs of greenery, all wrapped in pink tissue and ribbons to test a man's courage to carry or wear the gift.
A report lists Misa Stella Straight of Bourbon County Kansas as Register of Deeds at age twenty six with eight years as deputy and a two thousand dollars yearly salary supporting her family. Emma A Little of Wabaunsee County Kansas also serves as Register of Deeds at twenty six with three thousand dollars in fees. Other notes name local appointments in Massachusetts and Chicago involving Miss Ann D Adams trustee, Mrs John L Harvey library director, and Mra H Daniels overseer of the poor while Florence King of Edison Park seeks Justice of the Peace against ex postmaster Charles Weldon. Emma Guy is elected State Librarian of Kentucky amid a heated legislative contest reflecting Republican strength.
The shirt-walet for next summer may be wash silk or silk glogham in violet shades. Parma violet remains popular with darker hues and clematin. The 1896 shirt-walet features a wide standing collar and white linen cuffs. Mudras cloth in black and white, ecru lace, colored stripes, and various lawns and cambrics are noted as popular.
The piece outlines current style notes focusing on sensible street shoes with low heels and roomy toes, black velvet hats brightened by rose velvet berets, jet spangles on brims, and a rove tuft. It also covers plumes, ostrich feathers, and fabrics like piques, ducks, Swiss mnulins, and trims in serge and delicate weavings for coats and dresses.
The article surveys spring fashion with Valenciennes lace, French tailor-made outfits, and short basques. It notes the reefer in children’s wear, embroidered ecru trimmings on batistes, bishop sleeve shirts, Swiss taffetas, new cape styles, and appliques in French crepe for light silks. It emphasizes elaborate garniture, silk linings, and decorative details like diamonds and turquoise accents.
The article notes ocean depths surveyed worldwide, with a recent measurement by H. M. 8 Penguin showing 29,400 feet south of the Friendly Islands in the South Pacific. The sounding line failed before reaching bottom, requiring a fresh sounding to confirm the true maximum depth in that area.
A London area publican recalls a tale of a seven or eight year old girl asking for a pint. The potman suspects improvised ware and, with an officer, tailed the girl to the home of a counterfeiter melting pewter pots in a frying pan. The man received ten years penal servitude.
John Norton of Frankfort Maine recollects catching two bullfrogs that weighed a total of fourteen and a half pounds. The tale says FP. T. Barnum heard of the capture and paid two hundred dollars for them.
Local real estate man Morris Prelaner recalls severe kidney illness and paralysis symptoms. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring his strength after doctors failed, noting recovery began in March and progress continues. Pills advertised by mail from Schenectady for 60c per box, six for 50.
A lady questions a milk man Mr Clover about tuberculosis in cows. The man replies that he would not fetch milk without straining it, implying careful handling to prevent germs entering milk.
A fragmented ad promises a $100 reward for testimonials about a patent remedy sold by Eney & Co. The text lists testimonials as proof of curative powers and urges contacting the firm in Toledo. The broken wording hints at medical claims and a call to obtain a list of endorsements.
Burke spoke in monotone and dull delivery. His famous English prose was praised but few auditors listened as he rose to speak. He was nicknamed the Dinner Belt of the House because many members left the chamber during his speeches.
Advertises a Thursday excursion to California by Chicago, Union Pacific and North Western lines in tourist sleeping cars with low fares and rapid, scenic travel. Berth cost four dollars. Inquires about tickets and details from W. Braker, G P T A, Chicago, Illinois.
The Solid Through trains on the Nickel Plate Line showcase safety, speed and comfort with modern appliances. The Fast Eastern Express leaves Chicago daily at 1:30 p.m. and arrives in New York City the next evening around 6:80 a.m. Experience is the best teacher, and after riding this train, future patronage is expected.
Stop thief warning touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safe recuperator for waning vitality. It claims renewed vigor and restored activity of stomach, flesh, and nerves, aiding dyspepsia malaria rheumatic and kidney complaints and biliousness.
Of 229370 alien steerage passengers to New York last year 42942 over 14 could neither read nor write About 149500 steerage arrivals were over 14 and 29287 carried 30 or more Only 182000 of all steerage immigrants aimed for northern Atlantic States while 2461 headed for the South Central States
An advertisement touts Nickel Plate Road service to New York City and Boston with elegant through trains, palace sleepers, uniformed porters, attentive staff, magnificent dining cars, and a popular low rate short line.
A new Munich society aims to assemble the widest variety of street car tickets. Members seek tickets from different routes and years to showcase the evolution of urban transit.
A vintage advertisement extols Glean’s Sulphur Soap as the path to a divinely lovely complexion. It touts availability from druggists and invokes beauty through natural imagery of birds and flowers.
A reflective maxim urges that youth should plan for old age and, in old age, recall youth. The advisory voice stresses prudence, dignity, and the continuity of character across life stages.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces Home Seekers' excursion trips on March 10 and April 7, 1896. Tickets sold at very low rates to points across Northern Wisconsin Michigan Northwestern Iowa Western Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota including the Black Hills. For details contact ticket agents or W A Kniskern G P and T A Chicago.
A moral reflection condemns profanity as harmful to character and social standing. It states that no person gains wealth happiness or wisdom from foul language and that polite society rejects such speech as repellent to the good.
A Philadelphia resident praises Pivo's Cure for Consumption for saving on medical bills. The unsigned testimonial by C. L. Baker from 4228 Regent 8q. states the cure’s effectiveness and ends with a quotation attributed to Bishop Hal about kindness to enemies. The date noted is December 8, 1896.
Rail pitch touts the Feasongte Service of the Nickel Plate Route with Fast Western Express from Rennex city at 6:00 p m to Boston 6:35 a m Erie 7:07 a m and Fort Wayne 4:10 p m arriving Chicago 9:00 p m—promising fast time and strong west connections with low rates and a faith motto from Jacobl.
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