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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
6
A damaged OCR item promotes a laxative syrup marketed as a universal remedy for many ailments. It asserts internal relief and general wellbeing, naming a drug company and urging readers to purchase the product through a specified supplier. The text includes dubious medical claims and broad certification language.
The article recounts the birth of American glassmaking with a Boston man’s factory in a New Hampshire town, describing Robert Hewes’s efforts to establish glass production for the country. It notes the site near Mt Mowa'noo and the valley towns Wilton Nashua Milford, the route and views, and ties the venture to independence and domestic industry.
The article surveys linen fabrics and fashions for midsummer wear. It highlights weight ranges from fine to coarse, color options like maby blue lavender raspberry gray and white, and notes practicalities such as laundering for wavy weaves. It describes hand embroidery large buttons and contrasting piping for tailored suits, with emphasis on cooler tones and silkish textures.
The article notes ornate headpieces and hair adornments to enhance golden or tawny hair with jet coronets and beaded bands. It discusses modern shirt waist suits for women, detailing linen and silk fabrics, tailored cuts, and decorative plaited skirts. Prices for suits are mentioned as affordable.
A fragment describes a girl in her teens wearing a witty costume. The outfit features olive green face cloth trimmed with nek silk and bras. The skirt is plaited all around, with a boxplatt front.
A fragment describes a garment with a curved front fastening below the bust by a large button. It mentions a velvet collar with braid, a beard seam along the sides, and long sleeves. Overall, the piece notes semitting structure and decorative braid details on the coat.
A 1900s style discussion outlines a shift from heavy lace to delicate trimming. Narrow frills and ruching replace broad lace, with cuffs and a front strip the main lace uses. The waist features net chemisette effects, trellis embroidery, and fine pearl buttons, while side openings conceal fastenings.
Frills are extremely soft and dainty as designers reduce lace use on summer waists and gowns. The trend shows a shift toward lighter detailing and more understated silhouettes, with tucks and subtle embellishments shaping the garments.
Dainty and charming summer accessories dominate the scene with lacy mitts and embroidered silk gloves. Silk gloves feature lace inset and bracelet effects. sheer handkerchiefs come in white and color with lace trimming. Parasol fashion reaches new perfection with electric lookalikes and Japanese-inspired bands. Neck rubes in tulle and satin finish with large bows, movable to the back or side. Delineator.
The piece extols a smooth forehead and urges avoiding frowns and brow movements to maintain charm. It discusses fashion trends including bone colored coats, navy blue outerwear, jade green, and hunting pink hues, with lightweight serge fabrics and pongee or silk linings. Medical tips mention spinach and vegetables for health and claim a foot barb can relieve headaches.
The smarteat silk for suits is the mirage weave known for a misty watery appearance. Its unique texture gives a soft, ethereal sheen while maintaining form and drape.
Cretonne once used only for chairs and sofas now decorates the mistress herself. Women fashion waistcoats and hats from cretonne and carry matching parasols. In France modistes also use it under evening gowns for artistic effect with embroidery silk or gold thread accents.
A neat and thoroughly practical music case is presented to keep sheet music in good condition during transit. The accompanying sketch emphasizes ease of use and quick shading, with emphasis on portability and practical design for musicians on the move.
Instructions describe making a stiffened flag case from art serge or linen with a card spine and a larger layout than music sheet. It explains a cut flag edge for outer mounting with buttons and elastic bands to hold the mast, plus silk or American cloth handle and leather-like case. It also gives a brow shaping method using henna or dye and washing in warm water to train eyebrows.
The article discusses arranging seating and fixtures around a fireplace to maximize comfort and conversation. It covers room types like libraries and drawing rooms, guidance on sofa placement, and achieving privacy and balance with firelight as the focal point. It notes how room layout and view lines affect ambiance and accessibility.
A fragmentary account describes Lad speaking to the rector Dr Stires and a visiting preacher about training boys at St Thomas Episcopal Chapel. The scene includes casual remarks on training speed and a rural exchange with a ragged street memory, ending with a quick retort from the rector.
Fragments show a teacher explaining elementary architecture while a student named Town Sout jokes about the term buttress. The readable text captures classroom banter and a moment of learning uncertainty in a small town setting.
Patent notices list several firms and inventors including Lothrop & va of Saint Paul Minnesota, F. Butehart of Duluth, M Forder of Minnesota, H.M Vulie of Minnesota, Baird of St Thomas, and D. F. Gelgor of Bartow. The fragmentary text references sheet metal art and various names with locations in Minnesota and nearby states.
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