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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
3
The piece describes how ruffies rose to a point at the front of skirts, reaching toward the knee with back hem coverage. It notes large drop ornaments and ribbon bows to hold the point, calling the look graceful yet recommending it only for tall slim figures.
The piece notes ball gowns in gauzy fabrics like chiffon and mousseline de soie, praised for being dainty and diaphanous. It highlights silk foundations as the substantive support and mentions sequins or spangles as a fashionable trim for current wear.
The graceful burnouse, of Arabian origin, is copied by some women tailors of importance and worn by American society women over evening gowns. The hood is integral to the garment and easy to draw on over the hair without disturbing coiffure.
A recent surge of a light blue shade that lies between azure and sky dominates fashion since it flatters English beauty. The trend makes blondes rare, as only babies in perambulators can wear pale blue without consequence.
Several varieties of boned corset waist appear on the market. They originated with the princess and other tight dress forms, but they fail to pass out in comfort beauty or utility. They are described as the most attractive form of underwear recently devised.
Lace and fur coats over white reception gowns with new kid finish. Tunic lines edged with sable open in front. Lace coat echoes a cutaway redingote, revealing a mousquetaire princess style gown underneath.
A chic collar finish uses a white or colored belting strip about a quarter inch wider than the collar. Worn under the collar and tightly fastened at the throat, the edge peeks above the collar for a refined look.
The article describes how the Japanese bodice remains visible in new waist models with long sloping shoulders. It notes braid and velvet as the most fashionable trims for these waists.
A young woman wore a dark red rubberized silk motor coat that served as her own chauffeur. The coat featured a deep sloping yoke with full box pleats, a high storm collar, and was fastened by large buttons and loops.
Walking skirts escape the ground by at least five inches and remain in style. Emphasis on shapely feet as a key accessory in the current fashion moment.
A walking hat in brown features a pheasant wing with a bright blue spot near the base as its sole decorative note, producing a striking but simple contrast against an all brown outfit.
A vivid description of a fashion detail shows a sharply pointed V neck created with black velvet or satin beneath lace chemisette and collar, highlighting Paris frocks and their styling.
The commentary jokes about the vogue for cling ing French skirts and the economic echoes in petticoat fashion as observed in French wear.
The text notes that black is widely used for suits and that its long absence ended, making the style appear smart and finishing.
New two toned cloths arrive with serpentine flair described as very smart for street fashion. The item highlights bold contrast fabrics and contemporary tailoring appealing to urban shoppers.
The article contrasts vests that end at the praist line with those worn higher. It notes distinct design positions affecting silhouette and formality. No other context or names are provided.
Large picture hats worn at theatre box parties are often trimmed with black chiffon or tulle to frame the face. The undulating brim creates a soft shade that offsets a possibly deadening effect.
Describes gowns featuring woolen tartan skirts paired with plain cloth or velvet jackets. Shoulder seams are hidden by draperies or embroideries, while the shoulder line on the dress tends to droop.
A narrow square of contrasting material added to the back waist in yoke fashion provides a patchlike but flattering slimming effect for women inclined to stoutness.
The chosen basket motif overflows with blossoms in ribbon embroidery and fine gold braid, yielding a basket that appears richly decorated in natural color tones.
A vision of gold roses inspires speculation that faded blossoms and leaves could be coated in gold paint. The idea suggests using gilded roses as trim for evening gowns or as hair ornaments.
A new winged collar appears among contemporary neckwear with small round wings curving back from the collar front center, signaling fresh design in fashion accessories.
A fashion note highlights a gray skirt paired with a black coat featuring eee braid trim details, describing a refined harmony in color and texture.
A blouse in champagne pongee features tucks edged with hunter's green panne velvet pipings, highlighting decorative trim along the seams and collar. The textured velvet provides a rich contrast to the smooth fabric, creating a refined, period-accurate apparel detail.
The article notes a revival of vest styles repeating century old forms and materials once worn by silk and velvet clad men. It highlights the continuity of fashion through revived vests that echo historical attire.
A physician notes ancestors bore pockmarks and small pox became a job filter. Help wanted ads from 1774 specify that applicants must have had smallpox naturally, as employers feared liability to illness. The New Orleans Times-Democrat quote illustrates social tech of disease in hiring.
Buiployes of the Government Indian school built two ice boats and learned seamanlike handling. While one party enjoyed a gall they chased a wolf. One runner struck the wolf, stunning it, and it was then killed. Fort Totten correspondence.
The banyan tree branches send out roots that become new trunks, creating a vast network. One banyan is said to have sheltered 7000 men, illustrating the tree's legendary sheltering capacity and spread.
The passage states that land lines transmit at 16,000 miles per second while submarine cables slow to 0.020 miles per second. It contrasts speeds between terrestrial and undersea telecommunication paths.
A British weekly outlines forger risks and millionaire safeguards in check use. It notes a famous American’s back blot as a signature protection saving £10000, describes a banker’s reverse blot scheme, and explains a private secretary’s cork signature copy to deter forgery.
In a Paris court a marble cutter’s lawsuit uncovers a dog cemetery on the Isle des Ravageurs near Paris founded in 1899. It holds about 4000 reportedly nine grave plots with prices from five to two thousand francs, fifty centimes to enter, and inscriptions lamenting dogs and moral critiques of society.
A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt shows a woman reproving a son Bobby for not giving his seat to his father on a train. Bobby retorts the task would hurt the father and quips that it is not on a train to demand a strap.
Rev Geo A Troutman of Mt Washington Missouri and Rev P E Swanstrom of Grantsburg Wisconsin report cures and better health after using Peruna. The letters praise relief from catarrh grippe and chronic diarrhea and urge others to try the remedy. Walnut Hills Cincinnati also shares a positive experience regarding throat spasms and vocal effectiveness.
Dr. Hartman and assistants announce Peruna is now available in tablet form called Peruna Tablets, each tablet equal to one dose of Peruna, with a request to ask a druggist for the Free Peruna Almanac 1908. The note cites Rev H W Tate at 920 Lincoln Ave and includes a brief mention of other health ad copy and miscellaneous quotes.
Fragmentary advertising clippings claim cures for piles with timelines 6 to 14 days and money refunds. Also mentions teething syrup and sanitary lotion with generic medical claims. Includes unrelated statistics on Sunday schools and astronomy stray facts.
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