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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
4
Mildred Madison and Mildred Marion describe seasonable trends with shirring, smocking, long or three-quarter cloaks, rhinestone buttons, velvet dresses, and novel two color capes. Organdies, sashes, petticoats lined with flannelette, and new bonnets lead spring wardrobes. overskirts, basques, and waists diversify, with sashes tying gowns and bold hats completing the look.
A collage of humorous vignettes and anecdotes from early 20th century papers. Scenes include a life insurance scare, a witty exchange about a doctor, and cartoons of city versus country life. Names and quirks from Harlem Life and Detroit Free Press pepper the pages.
The report notes two men with beards over seven feet long. Richard Latter of London has a ten foot beard and Lagrand Lurow of Missouri has a beard just over seven feet. Lurow stands six feet tall and weighs 175 pounds with good health, and has not shaved for sixteen years.
The Wellington sailed from Picton in May 1898 and, after a voyage marked by storms and an iceberg collision near Rio, arrived at Plymouth on April 6, 1894. Despite two deaths and one drowning, the ship preserved 12,000 sheep carcasses for eleven months, delivering mutton in good condition.
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