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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
6
A jumbled Hameston New Era column surveys global and domestic topics. It touches on economics in Berlin, schooling reforms, women's political participation, and social observations, interspersed with stray remarks on Christmas trees and public policy debates.
In a census based summary, divorces show a sharp rise with desertion and drink cited as leading causes. The report notes 1900 marriage totals near 84,000 and divorces around 328,716 for a period, with desertion accounting for about 38.9 percent of cases. It also observes substantial inter-state marriage patterns and regional variations in divorce frequency.
Washington note on a curious police court ruling states a wife may take money from her sleeping husband’s pockets. The court quipped it shows she loves you as she rummages his coin purse. A man complained that his wife was a thief and she was held to keep the peace.
Iowa State Fair archival feature recalls Frank Barnett's 1897 aeroplane experiments and his belief that heavier-than-air flight rests on projection. He cites early work, compares it to the Wright brothers, and notes modern power and materials make sustained flight more feasible. Barnett emphasizes the Wrights are on the right track with improved means and expertise to demonstrate the same principle.
Patrick Mortis fled with a suspicious box toward Front and Master streets crying bomb as police hesitated. At Texth district station he opened the case to reveal a pocket electric light device, a prank that startled a wary crowd. He is janitor at the Immarvate home and claimed the fires.
A discussion on garment construction stresses the art of correct draping and fabric choice for an empire line dress. It notes that seamless shoulders suit certain guimpe silhouettes while stiff fabrics spoil the line, recommending light lace or figured net chiffons for elegant effect.
The Byron collar designs return as a comfortable indoor fashion with linen or lace options and a front bow. Also offered is an old fashioned hand cream of money and oatmeal with olive oil and rose water to soften skin during cold days.
The article describes a home method to remove moles using salicylic acid, masonry with alcohol, and binding around the mole for a half hour. Repeated applications are said to shrink and disappear the mole, with effects appearing after the third treatment.
Serge Remai regains popularity with tailored costumes featuring chevron weaves and wideware diagonals. Lerringbone patterns return as a key style, signaling a revived appeal in the latest spring fashion season.
The passage describes evening gown flounces, noting double flounces in lace chiffon or filet tulle. When two flounces are used one fans the other about four inches and both are attached with three rows of gathers and a double head.
Sequin and bead scarfs are in demand for neckwear. Older women can wear heavy scarfs priced like the Syrian styles, while younger girls may prefer long chiffon or net scarfs trimmed with lace or fine crepe de chine. Some feature monogram embroidery at one end.
A historical fashion note argues that without the heavy ja pots stocks and ed puffs the season's styles would be severe. It claims the public finds women more beloved in current dress but warns removing frills would render women mannish like last year’s street look.
The article describes a new coiffure with the hair laid flat on top and puffing into large loose waves at the sides. A ribbon bow serves as a simple, pretty ornament completing the look.
The piece notes fashion shifts from back to front fastening for blouses and collars, observing irony as front closures emerge while collars twist to fasten at the back. It mentions a turnover linen collar meeting at the back with hooks or bar pins and an opening at the front for a bow or similar adornment.
A fresh pink shade replaces black and light blue in indoor opra sions and accessories. The coral tone appears in gowns, bands, bows, piping on frocks, and satin trims. Sashes and hats in the same pink hue create a coordinated look, described as fetching and stylish.
A new spring collar uses a thin steel strip to keep garments from flapping. It snaps into a secure fit around the throat without fasteners and can be relaxed in warm rooms. The design reduces risk of losing the collar when held or touched, unlike previous versions.
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