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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1886
Page
4
A New York fashion reflection surveys spring style hints focusing on mourning attire and festive outfits. It notes India foulard fabrics with lace bows, white caps, and floral nets, plus gold ornaments and feathered trims in hats. Color trends include pale rose, tan, and gold shades paired with black lace gowns.
The article describes evening dresses with emphasis on skirts being snugger in front than other styles. It notes the four-turned skirt as preferred for ball wear, usually with a demi-train. It mentions milk-white English crape dresses draped with taille or summer satin, colored silk tulle gowns, and draperies of figured tulle to match.
A report describes spring woolens featuring etamine bourette and canvas mixes with heavy velvet cross lines and Persian borders in scarlet and green. Fabrics will be made up in a Tessy style with bouffant tapers, lengthwise plaits, vests, sashes, and revers. It notes Mrs. Stanford’s four inch diamond brooch and Mrs. Roberts' silver beaded gown at a late reception as notable society appearances.
The article surveys reception of tulle gowns and diamonds at Washington events with descriptions of gowns worn by Mrs. Roberts and others, notes on moonlight craft beliefs by French experts, and reflections on fabric trends and accessories for the season. It also touches on rustic agriculture views and warming-room science, with cultural anecdotes from Europe and the United States.
A Hartford Courant reader shares a verse about church identity and faith practices. The monologue from a self described plain woman blends memory, prayer, loss of husband, and doubts about being High or Low Church as she waits to join her old partner beyond.
The piece traces the Lord's Prayer in early English from a thousand years ago to medieval variants, cites Latin and Alfredian versions, and notes cultural shifts. It weaves in Mexico’s railways and modernization, a preacher's warning on worldliness, and brief vignettes on religion, nature, and a paper chimney from Breslau.
A New Lincoln anecdote recalls how he defended a town murder suspect, aided by an almanac to delay the judge’s clock and win a not guilty verdict for the accused, while proving perjury against the witness. The tale ends with Lincoln leaving court with the almanac, joking that the moon did not shine on the night.
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