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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
3
A housekeeper describes cost saving methods for reupholstering a family chair set. She details fabric selection, using tapestry and cheesecloth, preparing wadding, padding, pinning, and precise cutting. Guidance covers guimpe use, tacking, and careful edge finishing for a smooth look.
The text describes a Norfolk style costume with a navy blue diagonal serge model and skirts in deep pleats from the center front. It features a regulation Norfolk jacket lined with striped silk, fancy enameled buttons, and a white straw hat trimmed with a blue silk bow. Materials listed include 614 yards serge and 3 yards lining silk.
A magazine sketch shows a corner cupboard design to store hats coats and umbrellas out of sight. A triangular roof piece rests on two wall bars with pegs beneath for hanging items and a brass rod curtain edge for a neat closing. A bamboo umbrella stand and plant space complete the setup.
Dressmakers face challenge with novelty bordered silks as models from top designers guide use of wide borders. The waist and sleeves form a single piece with solid color body and Egyptian border trims, creating a continuous line over the shoulders. Velvet ribbon straps join the bordered sections in a bracer fashion.
The article offers a home remedy routine for oily skin advising wiping with diluted alcohol once or twice daily and using borax carefully. It suggests occasional ammonia in water, a pinch of borax, and finishing with pure face powder to reduce shine and dust adherence.
A fragment touts good nature as a beauty aid. It claims bright eyes, a rosy cheek, and a smiling expression improve appearance without reliance on makeup. The piece advises being good natured to project a youthful, cheerful demeanor.
A dress exemplifies smart simple style with charm from material and cut. It features a Saxe-blue chiffon fabric with a tabber wrap over front, embroidered corner, kimono over-bodice with galloon trim, crepe-de-chine blouse, finely tucked yoke, puckered sleeves, and a crinoline hat with ribbon and feather. Materials listed include seven yards for cloth and four yards for trimming.
A small black satin band with a bow or jabot adds a refined touch to a gown. Parisian wearers favor soft satin silk ties in many colors paired with lingerie or lace for elegance, finished with gold or silver thread tassels.
The article outlines bedspreads and bolster covers made from Persian lawn or India linen with shadow embroidery of chrysanthemum sprays tied with ribbon bows. Sheer material, lace-edged, and backed with sateen lining in a coordinated color complete the set.
The drawing string and ear moving muscle appendix have fallen out of favor as new shegathlike skirts dominate. Modern dressmakers ignore the outdated undergarment, noting lingerie must fit as carefully as the gown. Drawing strings now bring only inconvenience and often cause welts under skirts and bodices.
A new trend features a genuine rosebud heavily gold plated to be worn as a stickpin, watch fob, or pendant. Mint leaves and violet blossoms may be candied, and small pearls add dewdrop illusions, making the bud a decorative novelty.
A compact traveling shaving case made in art serge with wash-leather trim folds securely with ribbons. Sized for a pair of razors a shaving brush and shaving papers, it suits week end visits. A simple outside monogram adds a personal touch without extra embroidery.
Kitty Glover receives an invitation to dine with Mrs. Bradbury and meets Felicia Belknap via a mix up with Terrell Blakeman. Robbie Hilson, a modest lawyer, falls for Kitty after a staged liaison with the famed writer, revealing both lovers’ true identities and declaring devotion.
Home sewers face difficulty cutting stripes to flatter figures. The cutaway coat leads fashion with hip length tailored coats and skirts appearing set. Affordable striped mercerized materials or outing flannels suit the trend, with revers and cuffs matching the fabric or using taffeta accents.
This year’s foulard styles favor simple practical development with minimal trimmings to showcase the fabric pattern. The princess jumper is paired with dainty embellishments while front closures appear simulated by elegant hidden buttons, reflecting a refined, artisanal look.
A elderly man named Paw Bolden visits Union Station seeking an immense fortune and to meet Fred Douglass and President Roosevelt. He tells Police Nussbaum he will share half the money and insists he will be driven to the White House. The Sixth District wagon arrives after the claim. He repeats his intent to collect the money.
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