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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
7
An old man challenges a hunter who has beaten a dog on his land and offers a calm lesson on restraint and self control. The hunter’s companions listen as the old man argues that effort without permission harms the land and urges measured action over impulsive pursuit.
An old man argues that cruelty to a dog reflects a deeper selfish character in a man. He notes dogs sacrifice for humans, while the harshest men may cheat others in simple trades like coal yard business. The dialogue links kindness to animals with moral integrity in daily dealings and life choices.
An Opie Read tale describes a hunter who sees a dog as a mirror of humanity. The dog’s loyalty and forgiveness expose humans to kindness and cruelty, urging readers to treat dogs and others with gentleness.
A columnist muses on how readers would react if advertising ladies invaded the magazine body and dressed as they do in ads. He notes differing standards between early pages and later sections, imagines protests at such Megarization, and hints at reader backlash and evolving decorum.
The author rails at vulgar ad imagery and semi-nudity in magazines and advertising sections. He laments corset depictions and suggests bold images degrade art, arguing readers won’t tolerate such displays in reputable publications. He imagines editors compromising art for ads and vows subscription withdrawal.
The Bryan camp in Bryan, Nebraska, fights a New York tribute to Grover Cleveland as a potential splitter at the Democratic National Convention. They plan a counter resolution that praises Cleveland without stirring factional disputes, aiming to block Parker’s tribute and keep unity after the temporary chairman speaks.
El Paso July 3. Engineer Joseph Jones was killed and several passengers injured in a wreck on the Texas and Pacific eastbound passenger train near Borache, 155 miles east of El Paso. The train struck a washout while trying to make up lost time. engine and several cars toppled down an embankment. Fireman Ener Elis escaped by jumping. Pullman passengers were not hurt.
A pale blue empire style coat for a young girl features a fitted skirt with fullness, long sleeves with deep cuffs, silk frills, and a lace collar. Trim includes silk edging and scalloped silk canes. Matching hat of soft straw with pale blue feathers. Materials listed: 3 yards 46 inch cloth, 1 yard silk, lace collar, 4 yards lining.
The article notes smart colored effects in dotted Swiss fabrics with metty frocks in medium dark shades sprinkled with tiny self color white or black dots and inset with clung insertion over slips of self color or white. Draw colorings pongée shades and light yellow or brown tones are popular in thin cottons and look cool with white.
In a Paris letter to Vogue, a fashion devotee tends her gown to keep each skirt hem scented. She cleans with odorless essence then perfumes the hem after every wear, ensuring every swish remains fragrant.
Deep white embroidered muslin flounces, gathered or plaited into a binding, offered ready to sew onto a plain muslin petticoat for simple, decorative enhancement.
The article describes lingerie trimming trends using wash ribbon in pink or blue with valenciennes lace, showing how a nightgown or corset cover gains color with minimal fabric. It notes caution with ribbon on sheer waists, suggests Dresden ribbon for petticoats, and praises ribbon and lace edges that avoid rolling, aiding machine sewing.
The article discusses HMand-embroidered yoke tops for chemises and nightgowns, sold at low cost and attached to home-made garments. It argues this innovation saves length and fit issues from ready-made items, with yokes attached by lace, beadwork, or narrow real lace. These detachable yokes suit brides and can be kept for future trousseau use.
The latest fashion notes describe electric blue silk tunics paired with jade green satin coats and waistcoats from old tapestries. Painted parasols with spring blossom designs accompany the season, including a bridesmaid parasol with apple blossom sprays to complement any costume.
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