Neck Adornment in Fashion: High and Low Collars Trend
The article surveys collar styles from high to low, praising Gibson and linen collars while noting the charm of handkerchief linen and eyelet embroidery. It highlights how neck and shoulder lines shape fashion, with recommendations for different neck lengths based on neck proportions and occasions. The piece attributes the trend to Dame Fashion and practical dress designs.
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Byron
Gibson
Heer
Lamp Shade Hat and Botticelli Arrive in Paris Fashion
A magazine preview describes a voile dress bodice with sateen fit and silk bindings, plus trim details. It notes a new lamp shade hat with a huge downward brim and a lace frill, and a Botticelli style hat as the season’s latest arrivals.
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Paris
Botticelli
Fancy Broadcloths in New Colorings and Weaves
The American Register notes chiffon broadcloths appear in all the new colorings and offer aightness and softness surpassing last year's. Fancy broadcloths come in one tone colorings and woven satin or chevron stripes, with numerous options.
Serge For School Frocks In Dressy Jumper Styles
Serge fabrics replace most materials for school dressy frocks. Patterns feature jumper outlines, piping edges, and soft color coordinated underwaists. A plaited two inch waist skirt widens at the hem. the plaited waist echoes the yoke with brick red braid detailing and small brick red buttons.
Hand Embroidery in Blouse Trimmings
Hand embroidery is not essential to introduce color in a blouse, but a little hand-work is desirable. Fine batiste with colorful embroidered vines or patterns can trim sheer white fabric, paired with Valenciennes lace. White mull frills edged in color suit machine embroideries.
Plaited Tulle Toque for Midseason and Theatre Wear
A describea plaited tulle toque called Larse, half the size of a great sailor hat, features a low mot crown and a rim set with small box-plats, bound with black or colored satin, plus a single black gauze rose with a gilt bead or rhinestone center.
Handkerchief Picture Frame Craft Idea
A neat little frame for a picture made from a handkerchief. It is stiffly laundered with all points directed toward the center and ironed. The four points are turned back and pressed at the edge, then held with baby ribbon rosettes. A small square frames the photo to hang on the wall.
Beef Rearing Profit Tips for Feeders and Finishers
The article outlines profit-focused cattle production, stressing feeder quality, early maturing steers, and targeted breeding. It details traits of a good feeder, market price drivers, and two-profit farming: growing and feeding cattle for profit, with emphasis on type, quality, and management.
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Ivesto
No New Furnishings in the White House
The piece laments Mrs. Roosevelt’s lack of new home items upon returning to the White House. It notes no additions were authorized by Congress last winter, restricting spending to maintenance only. It emphasizes the unchanged interiors and furniture since the Roosevelts left for Oster Bay.
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White House
Ashington
Mrs. Roosevelt
Herone
Congress
Roosevelt
Oster Bay
Coming New Mistress May Shape White House Furnishings
The article notes Col Charles S. Bromwell holds a temporary command at the White House and questions how a likely new first lady could influence spending on maintenance and furniture. It cites an estimated $50,000 maintenance bill for the upcoming fiscal year, with $15,000 more available to the new mistress and possible changes to the blue room and other furnishings.
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Wire House
Col Charles S. Bromwell
White House
Brommwell
Ware House
Congress
McKinley
Col Bromwell
Roosevelt
Capital Laundry War Seeks Court Injunction
The Model Laundry Company sues in the district supreme court seeking an injunction against the Washington Laundrymen's Exchange and eleven others alleging an antitrust boycott to drive out rivals. The suit claims drivers of the Model Laundry Co are used to pressure competitors and suppliers, with broader industry scrutiny and references to industry figures and past legislative efforts.
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Washington
Model Laundry Company
Tnserty
Iis
Supreme Court of the District
Washington Laundrymen's Exchange
Busi
Exchange
Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Company
Record coal mining disasters in 1907 yield heavy toll
The Geological Survey reports 3,125 coal miners died and 5,514 injured in 1907 across the United States. West Virginia faced the highest death rate at 12.35 per 1,000, with Alabama and New Mexico following in deaths per thousand. however, explosions were not the main cause. Roof falls caused 1,122 deaths and 2,141 injuries, while gas and dust explosions added 947 deaths and 343 injuries.
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United States
Geological Survey
West Virginia
New Mexico
Alabama
Missouri
K W. Parker
Congress
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Serge
J. H. Skinner
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