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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
2
A noir decadence piece follows the renowned Countess Manola as she uses disguise and tools to infiltrate hotel rooms. The text echoes a seductive danger as ancient aristocrats, turned gouries, prowl through casinos and society venues in pursuit of theft and secrecy.
A lurid account of a Gouine hotel thief using perfume to render victims unconscious, with parallels to a Paris gang known as the King of the Hotel Rats. It blends sensational anecdote from 1908 Nice with methods of room entry, chloroform masks, and the dangers of bolted doors, followed by a lengthy field guide to draft horse conformation and movement.
Dark green face cloth and ivy serge outfits for walking costumes with satin and braid trims. Describes Russian coat styling, stand up collars, winged satin hat details, and required materials including cloth widths and braids. Notes on design philosophy favoring long smooth lines and adaptable French inspirations from Harper’s Bazaar.
A Paris merchant tells Business that France built wealth by pricing on the centime and leveraging merchant power across art science and fashion. He cites war costs and bank holdings of enemy paper as soft power, praising co operation and the Bon Marche. He contrasts American schemes and notes France’s global trade leadership while admiring America. In Victoria British Columbia an English pair discuss wealth and a streetcar incident on a busy corner.
A historical line quotes Dr Arnold on boy discipline emphasizing deeds over words when necessary, urging kindness and gentleness as guiding methods with practical action.
The Almanach National, issued by the French government since 1686, is the oldest almanac. It began as Almanach Royal, became National in 1793, Imperial in 1805, and returned to its name, expanding from 48 pages to 1,586 in the current edition.
An inventive woman remodeling a picture hat imitates an imported trim. She uses white alk ribbon with narrow black velvet stripes and applies it in even rows across a white silk sash ribbon to create a fashionable hat trim at no cost.
The advice notes skirts remain attached to a slightly high belt to emphasize the waist for all figures. It says those who have gained weight should choose styles that flatter the waist and overall silhouette rather than aiming for a slim straight look.
The New York Tribune notes that ostrich plumage remains popular in hats amid pushes to ban feathers. Tiny turbans feature a Prince of Wales curved feather, larger hats show cocardes of many feathers, feather bands edge tri cornés, and ostrich tassels appear in more varied forms.
The article notes three quarter sleeve tiffeta coats paired with silk gloves to be popular this summer. Shops display dainty glovewear in champagne and white silks with self colored or black embroidered cameos and patterns.
Bedford cords are chosen for the season as a practical material for girls who have outgrown fad frocks. Lightweight frocks will feature short lengths with many coats and tailored pieces buttoned high at the neck to provide protective styling.
A black picot straw hat showcases a rolled brim with a rosette of fine white lace on the right side. The model emphasizes a striking upturned edge and minimal decoration highlighting the brim attachment to the crown.
A column extols light spreads as practical replacements for heavy bedcovers. They wash easily and iron like sheets, offered in various sizes and at low cost, making them a convenient choice for modern households.
A health tip advises a warm bath with a dash of ammonia after intense dancing to restore sleep and appetite. Do not linger in the bath. sponge the body, dry quickly, and rest. The method is said to prevent fatigue twitching and help morning energy, noting perspiration aids cleansing and cold prevention.
The article notes a revival of folding cloth around the hips in Eastern inspired styles. Tunics are wrapped at the waist and hips and crossed in front either stitched or tied. New skirts feature hip yokes with wide left side laps reflecting the same idea.
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