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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
10
A detailed description of a summer dress featuring white net and azure blue taffeta with rose sprigged pompadour ribbons and bias taffeta bows. Variations include chiffon or net accents and an underskirt option, with a gathered full skirt and a net blouse with Priscilla cuffs.
The article outlines dress guidance for children including jackets for girls and evening coats in white taffeta. It notes scalloped colored linen dresses and wash silk as cool and economical. It mentions an all white cotton crepe hat and a hat with cretonne, plus a loose unbelted smock for boys.
To avoid tangling wash hair and, at the final rinse, float the hair in the water straight. Then comb it out while dripping so it does not tangle or pull out as it does when dried before combing.
The fashion notes describe a shift from all white waists to pale yellow blouses in white crepe de chine and soft cotton crepe. Outside finishes dominate with vests or sashlike loops, while frills decline and high or narrow collars replace deep sailor collars.
A three part button mold enables easier sewing. It includes a wooden disk, a flat aluminum back and a nickel plated steel screw eye as a shank. Cloth is drawn over the mold, gathered, and the disk with opening is fitted to complete the button.
The article notes the return of Dolly Varden fashion with full skirts flounces yokes and high waistlines echoing former days. It cites renewed popularity due to more American made goods and adapting American styles. New combinations include tussor silk and tulle.
Proper post bath drying requires thorough removal of moisture with gentle patting for babies or sensitive skin. Avoid rough towels or new unwashed linen and wait for garments to air dry before dressing to prevent chill or irritation.
A crochet trim uses seam beads to decorate undergarments and children's dresses. Stitch into the beading holes rather than a foundation chain, trimming cloth close and sewing directly into the bead work for a removable finish. The edging can be ripped off and reused when garments are worn out or outgrown.
Crepe de chine proves invaluable for travel outfits offering cool noncrushable dresses and equally delightful underwear. The fabric’s texture helps maintain neat garments on journeys while preserving comfort.
Mrs George Mayer is the sole survivor of a party of four aboard the Hasband including her husband and their five year old daughter Juriel and Mrs Mayer's mother Mrs Mattie Sheldon. Mrs Mayer was rescued and taken to the Mayer home at 2120 South Portyseventh court. Robert Riker, thirteen, of 2118 South Forty-
A companion of the Mayers is reported missing alongside them continuing a search.
Chicago repeats tragedy fate for major expositions as leaders mourn past events. Carter H. Harrison the elder, once mayor of the World’s Columbian Exhibition, was killed on the eve of closing celebrations in October 1893 amid plans for a grand finish. Current officials decide on a new approach.
Nor Dunne and Mayor Thompson cancel the Illinois day events tied to the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. The decision halts planned ceremonies and public gatherings amid ongoing preparations for the exposition.
A tall heavy man repeatedly leaped from LaSalle Street docks to save six women. On the seventh attempt he was overwhelmed by cramps or exhaustion and disappeared into the water.
Practical home methods for fighting whiteflies rose bugs and red spiders using soap tobacco tea quassla chips and warm water. Advice covers leaf washing hand picking and powder treatments with notes on timing and plant sensitivity for common garden pests.
Reading about miniature gardens shows tiny ones entice buyers with moss stands, dish holders, dwarf trees and clay figures. A few cents buys a dish or seeds, while a dollar yields enough items to spark a lifelong fascination with miniature landscapes.
The author argues that a true disposition requires correct altitude. Without proper balance, efforts to cultivate good traits fail to yield daily harmony.
The article advises lifting tender greenhouse plants before summer ends and preparing pots for bulbs. It warns of upcoming insect attacks on scarlet runner and similar flowers, suggests staking tall plants like dahlias gladioli and viburnum against wind, and notes chrysanthemums need shade in hot months. It also recommends drenching the ground around tea roses but avoiding spraying the bushes.
The text urges removing seed pods to ensure flowers next year and treats Hijac shoots as weeds. It emphasizes keeping ground clear, collecting mistakes for reference, and cutting seed pods in hot sun to favor blooms in the future.
A compact thought on memory stating that focus comes from interest and strong impressions shape remembrance.
A fragment shows Bertie blaming a woman for his dire state and a terse response about being driven to misfortune. The dialogue hints at social pressure and personal ruin, with a sharper exchange on marriage or rejection.
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