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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
3
Fragmented OCR describes making infant boots with silk lining and quilted silk padding. Steps include stitching at back seam, assembling two parts, binding edges, and fastening top edges with machine stitches. Confusing phrases reference straps, brocade, and eyelets as part of the boot construction.
Odd transcription hints at a domestic scene focusing on dental tools, fashion talk, and social behavior. References to a tooth brush with a silver handle and an amethyst, a wife reading to her, and conversations about decorum and engagement appear amid garbled phrases.
A concise instructional note on creating a decorative hat, mentioning some skill is needed to form a mousl figure and noting the unusual effect produced. It outlines the challenge and hints at minimal guidance within a short, practical craft segment.
The excerpt describes wiring the foundation, shaping front gore, and assembling beadwork and jeweled pins for a bonnet. It mentions securing edges with gold or silver cord, adding a black enamel trim, and attaching a smaller chain around the outer edge. The text compares the crown to old reel-eaters and notes decorative methods for a velvet bonnet with subdued craftsmanship.
A fragmented fashion piece discusses ornament trends in coiffures among women, noting jeweled side vanities, knots, and cushions. It critiques how coverings and accessories alter facial appearance, with remarks on breadth, low foreheads, and the balance of elegance and modesty.
Reports describe a society gathering where men and women display a solemn pace and restrained gestures. Attendees moved with bowed heads and quiet strides, their arms at their sides as they proceeded in close formation.
A fragmented report notes a motion or action between a bout and a loop as dancers or performers move with light steps. The text references fashion and poise, mentioning a modern stance and a “Woman's Work” theme, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The text reflects a late 19th or early 20th century social column tone discussing women, appearance, and propriety. It riffs on marriage expectations, postmaster general respectability, and a mother’s scrutiny of her son's honesty, with scattered quips about modesty, affection, and public perception.
A brief ad description highlights a four walking costume with winter fabrics and dark fur. It notes two cravat bow options, one a light colored version for a smart look. The orange enhancive bow features a chiffon material edged with Valenciennes lace.
The kihin Kai society in Japan provides strangers with information and facilities to transact business or seek pleasure without discomfort or high costs. On application an official offer is opened in major hotels where a visitor can obtain needed details. Interviews are conducted with notable individuals and firms.
The Maine exploded in Havana harbor killing and wounding many sailors as the ship lay at anchor. Commanding officer Captain Sigsbee reported the blast at 9:40 and stated the vessel was destroyed. Officials began a court inquiry while efforts to rescue survivors and raise the hull continued amid widespread mourning and half mast flags.
Washington February 18 officials deny sensational rumors about Havana and cabinet sessions. The Maine disaster prompts public funeral plans as officials thank Harunne authorities for honoring the dead. The New York rumor mill and press reports are challenged while survivors recount the explosion sequence and earlier naval tensions.
Survivor recalls moving to starboard, the blast and debris raining down, escaping to the poop deck, and Captain Sigsbee directing rescue. Boats from Alfonzo XII and City of Washington arrive but driftwood and debris hinder rescue while crews recount the harrowing moments and the vow to uncover the cause. He doubts Spanish involvement, noting delicate relations and lack of hostile action prior to abandonment. The memory lingers of the sea’s groan and flame’s glare.
Detroit socialite Clara Ward, famed for defying royal scrutiny, fled with a lover and faced backlash in Brussels and Paris. The Belgian queen condemned her revealing dress and tattooed arm, while French authorities seized many scandalous photographs and warned sellers. The images now fetch high prices in Paris but remain hard to find.
From the top of the cathedral spire in Mexico, the observer notes a striking lack of chimneys. There is not a chimney in all Mexico, Proferate, nor a grove or furnace. All cooking is done with charcoal in Dutch ovens.
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