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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
3
A fragment echoes a debate about Milwaukee’s name origin claiming Latin mille meaning a thousand and Waukee described as a Chinaman followed by a laughable misstatement. It then advertises Pettit’s Eye Salve and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets with old timey branding and a Virgil quote about public good.
The article describes a black felt hat faced with black velvet, broad brimmed with graceful curves. It highlights ostrich feather sprays as common ornament and notes a coming ban on heron feathers next year, urging cautious fashion choices amid changing laws.
A stylish waist spof ola blue taffeta gown features sleeves cut in one piece with the body. Sleever and waist are tucked and trimmed with bande and straps of black taffeta, plus matching blue embroidery and buttons.
The reversible cloak is presented as a practical attractive garment for women. Made semifitting with kimono sleeves, it uses broadcloth lined with satin and offers a dark broadcloth side with light revers. Satin side provides a lighter evening option, serving as a charming wrap for the theater.
New fashion notes describe hats and toques using stripes in lilac and blue with white, mostly satin. Striped fabrics appear as outer hat coverings or facing borders, with black and white satin toques trimmed by rose velvet ribbons and numerous striped deco bows.
The piece critiques prevailing styles, praising color and fabric while lampooning hats and tight silhouettes. It notes fashion’s artistic use of color, drapery, and antique influences, and mentions dressmakers drawing from Greek to Oriental traditions to shape the season.
Leavers hats with short fur and smooth shine are called silk beavers. The under brim is velvet, usually black, while the top and crown use lustrous silt beaver. They are praised as beautiful and charming, often trimmed with sweeping plumes for a stylish effect.
A Columbian Magazine note argues that modern Bethlehem and the Holy Land closely match Biblical descriptions. The piece asserts agreement in geography, climate, and daily life, reinforcing belief in the Bible’s truth and providential corroboration for believers.
An advertisement extols skin and scalp emollients from Cuticura Remedies by Millers of women worldwide for cleansing healing and beautifying. The piece shifts to anecdotes and oddities about interviews and a merchant’s filing system with brief, unrelated vignettes and puns.
Fragments reference CASTORA and a long era of trade over many years with phrases about infants, ships, and signatures. The readable text implies a historic or ceremonial transfer or acknowledgment, with thanks and a nod to enduring purchases and commitments.
Odd phrasing from an unclear notice suggests Mrs. Tarr-Sistah Lobstock seeks divorce from Mr. Wombat-Ton with disputed alimony or settlement terms. Court records show a petition filed, with financial arrangements unresolved and potential hearings pending.
A disjointed excerpt mixes a boast about a wife with a sales pitch for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and a flourish about creation. The text blends mock genteel humor with garbled phrases and improbable claims.
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