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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
10
A fashion column highlights splendid fabrics for the season suited to ample draperies that envelop the figure. gowns feature satin, gold brocade, chinchilla muff, ostrich feather ruff, and mixed styles with long full cloaks and decorative button ornaments. Julia Bottomley notes varied silhouettes and design details.
The piece describes short draped coats favored by extremists for a Peyton silhouette, though not flattering for most women. Russian style coats with left front buttons and high collars are shown, often belted at the back. Fur coats trend to collarless designs for neck furs and luxurious linings add cost.
The piece discusses seasonally appropriate millinery with dark browns and velvets, noting darker colors as flattering. A drawing illustrates a black velvet hat with a high square crown and a rolled brim, accented by white breast and wings for contrast, plus two extending wings on the sides.
An inexpensive cord bag pattern from Harper's Bazar explains sewing a bag that holds a ball of twine at the bottom, with a passing cord through a ring, a drawstring top, and a hanging loop. Trim the top with a ribbon bow for a neat finish.
The article surveys new candlestick styles in glass and Dresden designs, noting their charm when paired with minimal table settings. It suggests ivory carved candlesticks for brides and warns that ivory pieces are costly, with shades chosen from thin Oriental silk.
To properly apply powder on the face start with a cream foundation and apply gently by massaging into the skin. Remove excess with a linen cloth, dust powder over face and neck, and cover under the chin and ears. Rub powder into the skin with velvet until blended, then remove traces from brows lashes and hair edge with a damp brush.
A writer in the Woman's Home Companion describes an evening hair ornament made by braiding three shaded silk cords to crown the head. Two rosebuds of silk match the cord are sewn to one seed of the cord and fastened with a hook and eye. A pink green and gold color scheme uses pink and gold ribbon for the rosebuds and green velvet leaves.
Good Housekeeping advises sewing in wide silk military braid over worn lining edges to smooth the surface. Pull a thread at the edge to ensure a neat, patchless finish.
A German student recounts a Dutch captain’s twelve year old daughter owning a Japanese doll bought in Nagasaki. The idol’s alleged theft sparked tribal wars between Papuans and Alfakis lasting months, with hundreds killed, ending in Alfaki possession and a temple declaring the idol taboo.
About two million dollars will be spent to rebuild the Mauvages tunnel section of the canal from the Marne to the Rhine. The three mile tunnel carries the canal under elevated ground and will get a new heavier lining. Work proceeds under the Fougerolle system with 600‑foot sections pumped dry for one day while boats pass, using two pumping raft boats at each end to handle flooding.
The piece argues England lacks a true humorist after George Savile died in 1695. It cites Halifax, noting his quip about rank and a quip about wives with foolish husbands. It recalls his essay praising wives who tolerate husbands of lesser stature and urges women to seek mutual respect in marriage.
An urgent note from the advertising department prefacing a quirky bit of logic. It compares a duck saving an egg to walking away and a hen clucking at an egg, claiming hens advertise while "fucks" eggs cause a stir. The passage ends noting demand for hens eggs over the other.
Mrs Greenwald praises an evangelist whose past includes being a baseball player. A friend interrupts, noting the speaker was a reformed tough who used to be a batter. The exchange hints at a contrast between his current calling and former life at camp meetings and revivals.
A Chicago Record-Hernia report frames infectious disease as a stubborn foe facing military forces, detailing ongoing efforts to curb outbreaks and protect troops. The piece emphasizes persistence in medical and logistical responses amid wartime strain.
A German circulating library proprietor claims a single returned volume shows two holes, one on page 19 and another on page 20, prompting a remark about wear and tear. The incident appears as a humorous anecdote in the San Francisco Argonaut.
Thomas Isler, a milkman, died when his wagon tipped into a depression and overturned, spilling 1,000 gallons of buttermilk. He became trapped beneath the wreckage and was covered by the flowing liquid.
A Bohemia village servant is said to have sparked the polka by dancing while singing as her mistress overheard and urged a parlor reprise. Musician Neruda later wrote the step’s music. the dance entered Vienna in 1839 and Paris stages in 1840 before moving to homes.
A Canadian government Alaskan boundary survey party notes a future port opening through American territory into the Pacific. A glacier extending from tidewater across Alaska toward Glacier Bay is retreating by over a mile annually, potentially creating a protected harbor inside Canadian land within hundreds of miles. This would mark a rare Canadian port interior to American territory.
A small boy aged three and a half befriended the regular postman who always smiled and spoke kindly. One day a substitute arrived, similar in dress and demeanor, but the boy noticed the face was different and mispronounced the update as Our postman h eof a new head.
A German resident in the city, now learning English, speaks with quirky grammar and puns. He enjoys word twists and explains slips to amused listeners. He surprises a host by ordering a dish he once disliked, saying he used to couldn't but is learning to can.
An ad states PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money refund if it fails. The druggist backs the guarantee. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a satisfaction guarantee.
A Judge recalls a state fair interaction between a seasoned ticket seller and a novice. The seasoned hand warns that passing through a crush without proper change and tickets risks hundreds of dollars in losses, stressing the value of securing tickets first.
An old-time bartender recalls a scheme to tighten pockets by starched jackets while describing buying union suits and passing change down the back. The anecdote frames workplace thrift and clever evasions in a nostalgic voice.
A Chicago News item notes Napoléon’s wars used flintlock weapons but portrays him as a surprisingly effective killer despite handicaps.
An English couple recently enjoyed a second honeymoon but found the experience lacking after leaving the babies at home. They reflected that times have changed and revisiting the same mood would be unlikely. The piece humorously muses on second weddings or wives as a bittersweet possibility.
Advertisement notes a remedy labeled Bromo Quinine in LAXATIVE form signed by FE. W. Grove. Claims include curing a cold in one day and grip in two days priced at 25 cents.
A discussion on late speech in children notes signs of desire through gestures and the role of parental encouragement. The piece cites adenoids as a frequent delay factor and suggests considering deafness or mental deficiency if a child is not speaking by age two to two and a half.
The passage outlines two forms of eugenics, positive and negative. It notes negative eugenics aims to prevent bad marriages while positive seeks to promote good traits, but neither method is proven. It argues for trusting people to adopt the new idea and to guide behavior in time.
Four year old Louis sits on the sofa as his mother pleads he may have anything he wishes. He replies he would like to be a bad boy this afternoon.
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