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Newspaper
Lamar Register
Location
Lamar, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1899
Page
2
A vintage fashion note describes a lavender foulard cas tellane costume with travel sleeves to balance tight skirts. The piece references a petite novelty Petticoat and quotes John Keats like the poem She Walks in Beauty, praising calm, pure thoughts and innocent love in the wearer’s appearance.
Fashion observers note sleeves becoming a focal point of gowns as extreme skirts create a balance with broader shoulders. Eight imported gowns showcase varied sleeve designs from apricot satin epaulette to black satin with guipure, while critics warn misfit country dressmakers risk unflattering creases and failed silhouettes.
The article discusses the latest silk petticoats with circular yokes and smooth back silhouettes, noting fashion favors cornl pink taffeta with black squares, deep circular knees, and elaborate trims. It highlights delicate ribbons, lace, net, chiffon plaits, and chiffon ribbons as elegant decorative features.
A short instructional note on foot care recommends soaking feet in a basin with warm water and salt. It advises using about a quart of water and a tablespoonful of salt, emphasizing careful preparation for effective results.
The clipping describes an extremely pretty lavender foulard dress featuring black printed design, guipure festooned corsage and front closure, high guipure bust, two hip panels, guipure bands at skirt and buttock, lavender satin waistband, and guipure sleeve lower parts. Also notes on shoe fit aid and assorted household notes and ad snippets.
The passage describes washing feet with warm water and soap, soaking in a salt bath for fifteen to twenty minutes, drying, and stresses that weekly, months of treatment can rest and strengthen the feet. It mentions color harmonizing shades and regiment themed papers with paper envelopes dye-stamped to match.
The Countess of Castellane formerly Anna Gould of New York debuts a traveling gown in mignonette green satin with narrow tucks and stitched folds on the underskirt and polonaise, paired with an emerald golf cape. A pale gray sailor hat and matching castor gloves finish the elegant ensemble.
There is a steady demand for novelties in stationery and buyers seek something new with each purchase. The latest high class paper features decorative bow knots fleur de lis or four leaf clover designs and comes in a variety of styles.
An assortment of kitchen directions covers fruit preservation with vinegar sugar and spices, lamb with tomatoes and bread crumbs, orange salad with tarragon and brandy, a creamy vinaigrette and vinegar glaze, meat balls with steak and pork, and a celery cabbage salad. The guidance emphasizes layering, seasoning, chilling, and browning techniques for home cooks.
The well known Sixvur or Fies remedy is praised for medicinal laxative effects and taste. Manufactured by the Cautron Sta Fic Syrnep Co, it claims to cleanse the system, dispel colds and fevers, and aid permanent constipation relief without weakening the liver or bowels. To avoid imitations, the full company name is on each package. available in California, Louisville, and New York through Creechet-Prict Skewer bottle distributors.
A testimonial letter from a woman praising Lydiaham's Vegetable Compound for relief from fatigue, lack of appetite, and menstrual pains. She reports improvement after two bottles and urges other women to seek early treatment, mentioning Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn, Massachusetts.
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