19 May 1910
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
1
A collage of quips on fashion, travel, science, and politics runs through Goshen Daily Democrat. Observations range from floating ideas about hats and umbrellas to notes on aviation ambitions, garter snakes, and the wary pace of social reform.
The article traces chicle gum production in the Americas from native use to a vast industry. It covers tree species Achras Sapota, cultivation limits, tapping methods by chicleros, and the economics of labor contracts. It notes export volumes, processing in US factories, and the role of tariffs and trade.
In August near Breaksea Island Western Australia a cow whale, calf, and a school of thresher sharks fought close to shore. The cow whale was surrounded and fatally attacked, the sharks tearing at her body as the calf vanished. After a desperate struggle the cow whale sank, leaving spectators awed and distressed.
A mother guides girls toward parent chosen hats over free selection, arguing daughters defer to mothers in Easter millinery. A Chicago scene shows conflict when a fourteen year old demands a $20 hat, while simple, affordable trims like ribbon bands and rosettes dominate.
A dainty flat sheet music case is illustrated open and closed. Made in art serge or linen with thin cardboard stiffening and silk lining, it features side pockets for sheets, an elastic band, ribbon ties, and owner initials. loops form a matching handle.
Gloves are an important accessory to the costume and the wrong style will ruin the effect of a smart gown. Neutral gloves suit black or colored gowns, with arrow head backs the finessed choice and expensive gloves preferred. White glace gloves are common for evening wear, while deep cream suede can substitute.
Describes shirring in net over colored satin rattail as a hand done ornament for lingerie dresses. Highlights color showing through and the shirring’s reliability, plus its use to shape full skirts around the knees as a panier development.
Plaids pose a bold fashion reef in the economy of dress. Inexpert hands may turn them into costly luxuries or failures, yet their appeal is undeniable. Gitghams this season captivate worn by girls, mothers, and adults, with varied scales from small checks to large broken plaids, in rose, raspberry, old blue and black and white, bias cuts often saving a dress.
A how-to note on outfitting guest rooms with thoughtful touches. Emphasizes neat desks with pens, paper, ink, envelopes, wax seals, stamps, and a work basket. Highlights small acts like replacing a button or tape tear as meaningful welcomes for guests staying a day or two.
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