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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1886
Page
3
Emeline Raymond notes in Harper's Bazaar that sheer styles will dominate the upcoming season with plain materials returning for dresses. She describes a wide array of fabrics including beaded brocades, plush stripes, and ornate trims, predicting straight skirts with tasteful bands and minimal ornament.
The New York Journal notes jewelry trends for winter with designer originals and new blends of platinum and gold. Flower and insect motifs, love knots, and unique handbag styles like porte-monnaie shape shopping bags are highlighted alongside scarves, fans, and crocodile morocco pockets.
Notes of the world of society reveal moonstone centered manicures, pursuit of corsets, and tweed and plush fabrics for autumn. Descriptions cover hats with conical crowns, new sleeve styles, and jewelry brooches with rubies and sapphires. Trims include chenille, india rubber flowers, and loops of ribbon.
A long essay intertwines religious reflection with poetry and sermons on rest in God and inner reform. It cites Sam Jones, biblical pleas for a peaceful spirit, and humor about preaching, slang, and dignity. It also notes historical notes on English elections and aging orange trees with extensive agricultural trivia.
An early friend describes Edwin Booth as uniquely indifferent to money and society, calling him the Hamlet of the nineteenth century and the melancholy dreamer of the Western world. The article notes a white flag over Whitby jail when no prisoners are present and mentions Env Barrier, a polyglot blacksmith.
A Indiana farmer Justice case recalls Sol Richards blamed for murder after a midnight shooting. Sheriff's pursuit uncovers a twin suspect in prison, a tramp named Terry, and multiple near-miss alibi details that sway belief of guilt.
The Creighton Nebraska Pioneer recounts the sun-dance as a brutal, barbarous ceremony ending in 1883. It details feasting on dog soup, virgin pole cutting, child ear gouging by medicine men, and brutal breast rituals. Observers note relief when the rite was abolished and government aid replaced losses.
A social oracle advises women to be bright conversationalists, amusing and refined with light touch. Avoid long stories and heavy views, hide grievances, stay informed, tactful, and modest, making the agreeable hostess and the trusted home figure. APELLES is cited about a housewife painting.
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