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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1904
Page
2
A garbled compendium of satirical items references Admiral Kamintra Sir Thomas Lipton Col. Younghusband and various political and social absurdities. Mentions a Chicago journalist in jail a Delaware woman feeding a family on 27 cents a day and jokes about czars pyramids and sparrows in a vaudeville style collage.
A corrosive observer in an American setting mocks the Four Hundred, the class divide, and wartime fashions. He skewers divorce, social snobbery, and women’s dress while lampooning American manners and ideology with references to Harvard, Boston society, and clashes with Chinese viewpoints.
Courtesy of diplomats centers on an exchange where the Japanese minister Takahira is provoked by a perceived slight. The dispute involves a formal bow and a marked display during a diplomatic interaction. The article frames the incident as a matter of protocol and decorum in foreign relations.
At a Southern city festival a local chorus with Theodore Thomas conducting the Chicago orchestra mis-timed a chorus entrance four bars early on a prelude. Panic rose, the manager tore hair, but the piece steadied into harmony and finished smoothly as the manager asked Thomas how he did it.
Fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column covers peach liqueur preparation with steps involving rum, brandy, sugar, and spice, plus care tips for lace and veils. Discusses toilet details, embroidery, and wrappers, citing May Manton designs and fabric quantities for garments.
The apron features a yoke with a front extension for a sta la effect. The upper edge attaches to the yoke and front, with a center back closing. Medium size for eight years requires 2 1/2 yards of 32 inch fabric and 2 yards of embroidery trim as shown.
Color symphonies captivate milliners and dress makers as evening wear showcases a sunrise track. The palette blends soft gray dawn, rose pink, blue, and mauve haze into a seamless, luminous gown effect, highlighting daring artistry in fabric.
Aprons are described as both ornamental and functional, protecting the frock while remaining in demand. White lawn aprons with embroidery and decorative stitching are contrasted with colored chambray and gingham varieties for everyday wear. The piece notes materials should be chosen to suit the wearer and occasion.
Pretty necklaces in gold beads look attractive above the low collar for day wear while longer chains of rare stones are favored for evening. Coral and turquoise pieces have joined the gold, enhancing the display. A notable long chain features fine gold links with cut agate marines, a winged end, a large locket trimmed with stones, and a single center diamond.
Chiffon cloth dominates tailor made gowns this season with its supple beauty and light drape. Soft pastels highlight its fine texture as dresses drape into the latest silhouettes. Lace adornment remains popular, pairing well with galloon silk braid and embroidery for refined outfits.
Shepherd's plaid appears sooner this year as editors note its growing popularity among modish fabrics like taf fetas and yoiles. While seen in ginghams and lawns, the distinctive black and white check elevates gowns in chiffon cloth, signaling a brighter season for this pattern.
A fashion note describes a modified medial collar for silk frocks replacing plain ruching. The new collar uses net or lawn edged with Valencieries or Meechlin lace, knife pleated, ranging from one and a half to three inches deep, and projects stiffly.
A late summer fad appears in ties and footwear as both men and women adopt grass green tape and white canvas styles. Athletes and social members at country clubs and tennis courts embrace the new look, including gold accents on select items.
A mother, en route for a week away, realized her three year-old could reach a bottle of medicine. She sent a telegram to hide the bottle. An hour later the father replied that the boy had already retrieved it.
Reported by travelers returning from Europe, fewer Americans are visiting continental resorts this season. Observers note that boteloopers have faced difficulties, and yearn for a more open pot in hard times.
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