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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
3
The article notes buttons are a rising fashion feature with trims like cotton braid and tucks on jackets and skirts. It highlights neckwear, shells, bows, and an empire comb, plus white mohair skirts and hand embroidered collars. Judic Chollet signs the piece.
Baby Irish is among the fashionables with mechlin tulle lace and valenciennes at the elbow peeking edge of sleeves. Bolero and Eton jackets feature tiny frills of German Valenciennes lace outlining them.
The piece surveys spring fashion, detailing coats, boleros, and lingerie waists with fabrics like velvet tulle and Brussels net. It notes hat buckles in mother of pearl, sheer dotted muslins, and new lingerie hats with cloth applique designs, plus refined walking skirts and cape boleros.
The text explains criticism as passing an opinion open to both favorable and unfavorable views. It notes that most opinions historically trend unfavorable, reflecting the signification of criticism in its original sense.
Philadelphia on May 19 reports the Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned to next Wednesday as hearings continue on donations of stock to Pennsylvania railroad officials and employees by coal companies. Frank H. Wigton corrected his statement about rebates tied to 1908 retirements, and witnesses described stock gifts and refusals among railroad managers and coal firm officials. The session also noted a railroad official’s Christmas stock gifts and a statement by Green that the railroad would investigate officials’ stock holdings. Funeral details from Morrice Michigan noted Charles Albright’s death and Mrs Cuffman’s sudden collapse.
The Iowa Association of Congregational Churches in Dubuque on May 19 adopted a resolution favoring the consolidation of the Congregational United Brethren and Methodist Protestant churches. Grinnell will host the association’s next meeting.
A claim that a sallow complexion and dull eyes stem from poor digestion and an inactive liver is addressed. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is said to aid digestion, stimulate the liver and bowels, and improve complexion. It is described as mild, pleasant, nonnauseating, and nongripe. Sold by O.
A hat description highlights a cinnamon brown straw trimmed on one side with a tight bunch of parma violets and their leaves, and a brown velvet band encircling the crown.
Tips for maintaining black garments with ammonia water and brushing. Guidance on avoiding overdressing and ensuring dress style matches the wearer. Instructions on sewing gathers, underwear importance, cleaning glace kid gloves with dour and gasoline paste, and modest necklines for young women.
A guide to pleasing husbands through a well ordered home. Emphasizes cleanliness, freedom, affection shown discreetly, and meals in tune with his taste. Encourages cheerful atmosphere, economy, and financial security with savings for rainy days.
A mixture of honey lemon juice and eau de cologne is given as a useful hand whitening remedy. Blend equal wines glassful portions of each ingredient, store in a corked jar, and apply day or night by rubbing with a pumice stone until the skin regains softness and color.
Instructions note Erin improves texture after nightly wash by applying glycerin and using oatmeal or powder. The text discusses cosmetic effects and care steps for hands without addressing color changes.
A well equipped work basket or stand is essential in a girl's room. Keep hooks eyes buttons tapes silks and cottons plus scissors in top condition. Include shoe laces glove thread and clasps and weekly mending becomes easier and less burdensome.
Sprinkle clothes with hot water and whisk broom. Bran water is claimed to wash fine silk stockings without soaps harming them. To remove mud stains soak in oxalic acid then rinse in ammonia water. Gutta percha lines last longer and stay clean with a damp cloth. Dry flannel indoors away from fire to prevent shrinking. Pipe clay in wash water helps clean linen and saves soap.
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