Mourning Etiquette and Fabrics From a Century Past
A discussion of mourning customs analyzes attire and etiquette for death and funerals. It explains complimentary mourning badges, fabrics like crape and silk, veils, and the gradual shift from deep black to colors after an appropriate period. Also notes waterproofed fabrics and the elegance of well tailored mourning costumes. Danger signals from kidney issues are briefly advertised with Deans Kidney Pills.
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England
Europe
Bisck
Crape
Milliaery Oeliber
Avery
Mill
Miliiper
Dresemeker
Fashion item description for a young lady’s frock
Describes a smart frock for a young lady made in crepe or silk and wool, with a corselet bodice and a skirt side cut in one to below the hips. The design emphasizes tailored elegance and fabric options suitable for formal wear.
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Carhmere
Traveling pin cases offer elegant gifts for European travelers
A new form of pin case for travelers resembles a wallet with a patent clasp. It is made of cardboard covered in cotton batting and cretonne or brocade, with an embroidered linen case. Inside a single leaf holds pins in various sizes to form borders or decorative patterns, lining extends to protect pins.
Lace trim bodice and skirt with plaited edge pattern
Description of dress construction with a panel to the foot, plaited trimming on the skirt and front bodice, simple border on shoulder straps, and an underslip of piece lace. Materials listed include 6 yards of 46 inch wide fabric and 2 yards of 18 inch wide fabric for the under-slip.
Like a Rose Rosette Craft Described in Text
A rosette on a plain gallant folds like a rose into a round shape. A bias piece of Persian silk is manipulated to convey both expense and art in its final effect.
Silk Seams and Ironing Techniques for Silk Blouses
The article explains careful ironing methods for silk blouse seams to avoid marks. It advises passing each seam over a warm upturned iron with both hands pulling taut and guiding the seam, avoiding contact with the fabric beside the seam to prevent imprints.
Veils and Frugal Fashion Warnings in Advert Text
The piece argues money scarcity makes veils a fast losing item as misadventures ruin fragile pieces. It praises buying fine net by the yard over bargain veils and suggests four veils for the price of one offer. It claims better price value and longer-lasting quality than cheap imports.
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Weils
Cuticura Remedies Featured In Patient Testimonials
Readers are shown testimonials on skin humor relief and pimples attributed to Cuticura products. Included are two addresses from Boston and Philadelphia patients citing dramatic improvements after short treatments. The text also references humorous anecdotes and a Murine eye remedy advertisement and a strawberry and prune stock observation.
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P. Keyes
Congreve
Dostot
Maes
Coming In Relays
A humorous local tale tells how Mrs. O Brien gives birth to successive brothers, with the nurse urging Jimmy to inform his aunt that another brother has arrived. Jimmy wonders how many more will come before night as he delivers each cheerful message.
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Cwins
Allen's Foot Tabs Claim Foot Bath Relief Then Shoes
Footbath aid promises instant relief from soreness smarting and odors with Allen's Foot Tabs. Advertisement claims antihemic action in shoes for day comfort and offers free samples or 25 cent mail orders LeRoy NY listing.
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Allen
Addressen & Olmated
LeRoy
Nlr
Dr Martel's Female Pills Promote Quick, Permanent Health
An old advertisement touts Dr Martel's Female Pills as a scientifically prepared remedy for women's ailments with quick, permanent results. It claims availability at all drug stores and references a confidential gossip scene about marriage offers and an inheritance report.
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Standard Oil Company
Daisy Fly Killer
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Defiance
U. Soux City
Dean
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Foster-Milburn Co
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Young Lady
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Hla
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Ethel
Glora
Clara
Lydia E. Pickham
Palin
Seal & Weil
Rei A.frien
Taipei
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Clybourne "Ave
Chicago
Angie Hoight
M. Spiesberger & Son Co. Wholesale Millinery
Omaha, Neb
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Omaha
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Fres
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