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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
Directions describe making a warm white Shetland wool infant vest with bone hook techniques. Start with a chain of 46, advance in double crochet, build rows to form body and sleeves, shaping shoulders, then join with single crochet. Includes back and sleeve edge stitching, increases and decreases, and finishing rounds for a practical, decorative garment.
A historical wardrobe description details a family of coats and gowns with modern piping, moire vests, and braided trim. The coat features broad box pleats, large covered buttons, and two moire vests with metal trim. Sleeves and shoulder shaping emphasize a tailored, winter-ready silhouette.
Styles for girls feature short and long chemises and trimmed tunics with deep collars and stitched shoulders. Fabrics include tweed covert velvets velveteens and crepes with pockets and practical latted skirts. Shoe tops range from age 1 to 18 with elastic lengths as growth dictates. The fashion number highlights tailored gowns and coordinated outfits for growing girls.
Readable fragments describe mantilla shaped wraps and shawls worn around the neck. Mentions how the garment drapes and may point toward a decorative neckline without needing cutting.
A list of practical home notes on cleaning with cider varnish for mica, ordinary salt for stains and cooking, cheesecloth towels for silver, salt to regulate water temperature, huckaback towels with lace, shoemakers sprigs to secure linoleum, picture hanging guidance, and sharp kitchen scissors for trimming bacon ham and salads.
A fragment describes using a coat for a child and a method with hard water to treat skin. It notes removing tan and claims water quality affects the skin, suggesting a mixture of powdered herbs, root, and bicarbonate to make a light fragrance and a delightful tonic usable as often as desired.
The article outlines sleeve lengths for tailored waists and morning wear, recommending sleeves slightly below the elbow for informal gowns and just to the elbow for elaborate blouses and wraps. It warns against country or sea side wear of puffed sleeves and notes long gloves as a matching but acceptable only in rural or coastal settings.
A narrator spends a summer in a town and learns of her brother Fred's romance with Helen Preston. Curious, she prowls next door, finds Helen's photo, and is mistaken for a thief by Helen's friend Mr. Preston who returns a gold piece. The incident leads to a surprise marriage and a lifelong memory.
A lively 19th century description notes autumn hats large as twenty four inches across with varied trimming and materials. It touts fashionable colors and fabrics, praising elaborate styles and wide brims while promising updates for the season.
Madame Merri offers practical wedding anniversary tips and luncheon ideas for small spaces. Readers request guidance on a 24 person farewell luncheon with elaborate refreshments, suggesting serving at small tables distributed throughout rooms for an elegant effect.
A local friend plans a wedding shower but the word shower has gone viral in town. Residents seek a fresh nickname not tied to the verb showering, with a Philly touch, to honor the bride and avoid clanging chatter. Suggestions welcome.
A reader asks for planning ideas for hosting twelve ladies with an autumn leaf motif. Suggestions include using leaves for decorations and place cards, leaf shaped cards painted with autumn colors, and crepe paper leaves. A decorative table setting with suspended leaves is proposed.
A reader asks about crafting a smoker invitation and choosing refreshments and decor. The advice suggests writing invites in the host’s name with day date and hour, using a decorative but understated style, and planning suitable beverages and decorations to suit the social occasion.
The note outlines a lively party with bridge games and a focus on bright decorations. It mentions yellow and light blue schemes, nasturtiums, and carnations, plus a menu including herring or anchovy canapés, potato salad, sandwiches, coffee, and chocolate tea.
A fragmented note discusses organizing a Hook club and seeking book recommendations on entertaining and portering. It mentions November wedding gowns and related fashion, requests a catalog of books and authors, and asks for business or publisher addresses. The letter offers to share details if a reply envelope is provided.
Fragmentary OCR style text asks about buying clothes and style for Hewta while mentioning various garbled terms. The piece seems to discuss fashion choices, rates, and decisions without clear entities or a coherent event.
The latest millinery favors bold eccentric shapes with the front brim narrow and hats worn slightly raised and slid back on the head. Mushroom and lace styles fade, replaced by shifted angles that bring trim and decoration to the front for a distinct look.
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