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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
The Toledo Blade calls out the phrase stuporous melancholy in a poor man’s trial, while the New York Times cautions readers against judging by appearances. The piece warns against assuming a gold brick sale to every man with chin whiskers.
The New York World questions how a criminal was identified in St Louis by his New York style accent. It notes the variety of New York accents and probes the method used to link speech to a specific city.
The Pittsburg Press notes England spends fifteen times as much on cigarettes than cigars, and this disparity correlates with a decline in physically fit young men available for the king's recruiting officers each year.
The article argues against local hangings and supports state execution to avoid local bias. It notes 1906 forest fires totaled tiny fractions of a percent of forests, with 1100 fires extinguished by rangers and prevention cost $9000. It also reports Cuban racial tensions as colored leaders organize to curb revolutions by avoiding participation.
The piece notes the struggle to define insanity as a mental disturbance or a matter of degree while warning that the term now intertwines with social crises such as poverty and the servant problem. It contrasts progress against diseases with railway accident deaths and calls for clearer checks and remedies.
A large woman protests a newspaper for naming her as present at a women’s club meeting. She provides a card insisting her surname is Smyth, not Smith, and asks the editor not to mention her name. The Catholic Standard and Times cites the exchange.
In a Philadelphia Presa column dialogue Ascum asks if Yerner proposed to a Boston girl. Yerner confirms the proposal and says the girl believed him as she reached to feel his pulse.
The speaker mourns an abandoned nest found in underbrush a leaf like a thrush shelters a weary breast and the memory of childhood home returns in a disguise of vacant rooms and naked floors. James Whitcomb Riley evokes lost youth and phantom dreams.
In a domestic tale a couple argues over the value of an electric flat iron claimed to save money and time. The device arrives, stirs questions of practicality, a mishap with a scorching iron nearly destroys the home, and the wife reflects on responsibility as they return from a California trip.
Mrs. Rid leton's urge to look immaculate leads to a hasty flat iron fix during Sabbath. The device overheats and burns towels and a rug while their child Jackie inadvertently causes the mishap. The couple jokes about the iron’s lack of brains and the lapse ends with relieved, if frazzled, household in prose from Youth's Companion.
An American syndicate secures a contract worth 16.8 million dollars to dredge and grade the Jhelum River in the Kashmir valley. The project aims to drain surplus water, reduce floods, reclaim about 100000 acres of land, and support a 25 mile spill channel. A 200 mile rail line will be powered by a new 20000 HP plant, under L A Dasy's supervision with American experts aiding.
A Baltimore American quip notes a vulgar millionaire's wife mixing in elite social circles. The remark suggests she is kept out by a reputation for losing at bridge.
The article notes colored linen collars in light blue pink gray and leaf green as smart novelty. They are usually single fold not flapped with scalloped embroidered upper edges and plain lower edges. It also describes a jewelry trend a necklace worn in three loops around the coiffure neck and waist for a dramatic look.
The article highlights lingerie bows with embroidery edging linen hemstitched ends and delicate lace motifs. Batiste uses fine thread lace and handkerchief linen features colored embroidery. Butterfly bows in chiffon and velvet expand the season’s bow family with charming effects.
The popular season style features pleated skirts with box or side pleats and medium length cutaway coats. Skirts are very full below the knee to show the pleats and the effect of abundant material, with braid often used for decoration and silk mohair braid common.
The article explains using silver thread or silk to trim lace and velvet yokes for a current season look. It notes the trend brings a metallic touch without high cost, marking gowns as distinctly modern.
One of the best sellers for holiday gifts is a chain necklet pendant with semi precious stones. Jade and coral are preferred. Elaborate pieces use a variety of stones. Gold beads are less popular while Venetian bead strings are well liked.
Tiny folds of satin or taffeta trim semi-dress costumes. They create original effects, framing motifs and outlining hems and waistcoats with serpentine lines and sharp zigzags. They also feature in threatening designs for striking visuals.
The Empire frock is praised as pret ty and graceful with unimpeachable modesty. It features a decolletage that is not as low as fashion at the time dictates.
A fashion feature highlights panel effects in front and back skirts. Front panels extend above the waist, shaping the girdle area for a smooth, universally flattering silhouette.
Pale tinted soft satin chosen over chiffon for practical gowns. A little softening of lace at the neck improves fit. Such gowns withstand wear and offer long lasting wear.
Chenille loops on tailored suits move from novelty to tasteful ornament. The current styles blend beauty and utility, allowing modest decorative touches while maintaining refined, serviceable apparel.
The latest color lines show strong tones that can be very becoming or starkly opposite. Many designs use lines of black to mute the vividness of the new materials.
A fragment notes how trims and semi dress costumes adapt to creative effects. It highlights the versatility of fabrics and decorative details in period costume work and suggests ongoing value for designers seeking original expression.
A brief note on feather fashions describes components such as ostrich flu es and marabou items secured to cogs and birds, illustrating decorative plumage arrangements.
Furs may rise and fall but Persian lamb remains a prudent choice for budgets that do not permit frequent fur updates. A Persian lamb coat with a black broadcloth skirt offers a versatile costume for most daytime occasions and varies well with different street gowns.
The pinkish brown shade marron leads midwinter walking suit color trends. It pairs with fur trimmings and seasonally rich accessories. A handsome evening gown in this color featured chiffon cloth with gold embroidery and gold net garnishments.
Rich dinner gowns feature marvelius moires with magnificent floral velvet patterns. Gores center each design and seams are left open from the knee downward to reveal pleated chiffon or veiled lace undershirts, creating an elegant layered effect.
Describes a Ri vera gown in blue chiffon with velvet trims on crepe de chine. Front features a wrinkled short apron depth while the skirt remains modestly draped. French models by the same designer use a single petticoat without flounces beneath.
In the maze of vogue colors this season the danger lies in choosing colors too bright or unbecoming. Striking hues attract attention and some complexions suit brilliant tones while others do not.
A feature notes how military braid and soutache are blended in workmanlike tailor made uniforms. The article praises the smooth, silkiest braid as it divides honors with soutache in contemporary military style.
A pink chiffon decollete waist features an over drapery with a black satin girdle snug at the waist and decorative strappings laid over the cloth drapery. The emphasis is on the interplay of sheer pink fabric and dark ornamental bands.
The description outlines a gown with an upper skirt made from pale net and ribbon embroidery. The lower half features broad cloth cut into deep scallops along the upper edge.
Peacock blue and green shades are noted as among the loveliest color schemes for fine feathers. The tones are stylish but do not pair well with other colors.
Elaborate braiding appears on many of the latest models in cloth and velvet fabrics. The narrow soutache trim is identified as the most fashionable accent.
A small high crowned walking hat features a generous shower of coque feathers as a graceful side trimming. The feathering adds delicate texture and a touch of elegance to the millinery design.
A display features long and short skirts with various fits including clingy and ample styles, showcasing a wide range of fashion choices for readers cataloging current dress trends.
Nibbon hats are crafted with ribbon and ylde ribbon used to secure pleats, showcasing decorative millinery techniques.
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