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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
12
A fashion piece describes new blouse ideas using silk or lace with a soft tie effect. It highlights ribbon threading, fringe, embroidery, and rosettes, plus variations like bertha draping and shoulder tabs. Faille silk may wash well, and outfits pair nicely with petticoats and white silk or brocade skirts.
The piece advises careful piano placement when reconfiguring a room. Do not place near windows or near heat sources as cold heat and dampness harm the soundboard and tone. Avoid clutter on top to keep the piano’s tone pure and avoid moisture from rain seeping in through open windows.
Correct Mourning describes mourning dress modernization with waterproof crepe, its reduced extravagance, and the shift toward simple elegant gowns. It notes soft crepe veils for millinery and the influence of Paris and Vienna adopting crepe for mourning items, signaling a new tasteful era.
Describes lace coats worn for evening and day in Irish lace styles. Mentions V-shaped velvet trims along sleeves and belts, straight-fronted coats, and paletot-length garments. Notes lace outfits often paired with velvet coverings on the bodice and back, with decorative appliques.
A subway guard explains why women forget to remove aprons as they rush to theater. He notes theater time, wraps hiding outfits, and women spotting their aprons mid ride. A Philadelphia Ledger anecdote advises bold action when a proposal comes, urging direct eye contact and a talk about furniture.
Spencer area residents engage in travel, work, and family events. Mrs Chas Rienow bought a piano for home, Miss Rosalie Hebert visited Spencer, Frank Hayward returned to Mellon, Miss Donna Blaisdell attended a Milwaukee Teachers Convention, Mrs Elizabeth Reas visited Park Falls, Kolsta from Milladore attended Esther Fenhouse’s funeral, A W Stewart and wife visited Park Falls, Jay Whitmore visited relatives in Milladore Wausau and Fond du Lac, B C Bradley went to Hurley to stay with his son, Geo Farrington attends county board meeting in Wausau, Miss Hattie Whitney returned home from Sherry, C E Graves bought Merrill’s interest in Inghar Merrill Mercantile Co, Clark Holman family visit from Waupaca, Miss Harriett Hrayward resigns Fifield school, Miss Effe Williams takes her place in Fifield, Escher Fenhouse dies of appendicitis. funeral at M E church with Rev Christianaen officiating. family mourns with community sympathy.
Plittsville residents list Eastbound George Dawes as having left on the 14th business clip. Local visits include H Peaslee of Barron visiting son J E Peaslee, Ed Longhoff and Carl Kertz at Neillsville. G Schlegel moved into the vacated house formerly of J E Peastee. Frank McKewen returned from Plainfield after potato digging. High School plans lectures this winter with notable speakers. Royal Neighbors pie supper last Thursday drew a large crowd. Henry Lutz died last Thursday at his son Dr P J Lutz’s home, aged 109, likely the oldest in the area.
A mash of early 20th century vignettes, including a dialog about a father’s influence on a child’s smoking and drinking, a travel sketch on Mogok Burma the Ruby City famed for rubies, and assorted local notices from Oshkosh and Marshfield. The piece weaves contrasting scenes from daily life and faraway gems.
The Regular meeting of the Common Council of Marshield Wisconsin on November 5 1907 opened at 8 39 PM led by Major Ankaro. Aldermen present included Thoss Hart Cantor Hever Exvebrécht Nol Marx Juno with Rebstock Pollard Finney Welton absent. Minutes were dispensed and a resolution instructed the City Clerk to place one third of the sewer tax in the next tax roll and bill parcels that were taxed while the balance may be paid by March 6 1908 without interest. The Water and Light Commission recommended funds for construction labor and piles for the M P line and an order in favor of O Dorsehel for 718 in payment of this work to be charged to the electric light fund. The Finance Committee proposed numerous bills and expenses including salaries for AF Gerwing M Griffin L Thompson C S Sheeria Hon Co J Welc J Adiex H White & Son printing Wm Uthmeler and others and fire department expenses. The council approved these bills and directed their payment to the general fund. A motion to reduce the poor order amount of 37 was discussed and referred to the City.
Aldermen present vote aye on motions to lower and chart projects for road and sewer funds. Finance committee approves allowances for several suppliers charged to road and sewer funds. September reports show salaries and expenditures for city officers. Clerk sworn, appropriations directed from road and sewer funds, ballot confirms F W Lieckenbach as Water and Sewer Commissioner for term ending 1910. Council adjourned.
The Water and Light Commission met in Marshiledt with Superviser Upham and six members present. Bills totaling 793.19 were approved for payment by the Finance Committee. Petitions for water extension on Chestnut Street and for street lighting at Maple and North Maple were laid on the table or approved for action. The Supt was instructed to place a light at North Maple and O Street and other street lighting confirmed. Meeting adjourned.
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