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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1895
Page
3
The text describes handmade dresses as works of patience and art. It notes careful cutting and assembly, with precise measurements and folds centered on the fabric. Details mention front breadth narrowing and specific尺es for skirt and frame, reflecting meticulous dressmaking techniques.
Instructional piece by Oirvs Haxrr detailing a back gore skirt with five gores, front and back shaping, horsehair lining, and fabrics suited for the era. It covers cutting, sewing, plait placement, plackets, tapes, and final pressing, emphasizing exact seams, frame work, and rich fabrics for a tailored fit.
The article describes opulent evening gowns with weighted skirts enhanced by florals around the hem in shades of daffodil, yellow, amethyst, and green. It notes decorative corsages with hyacinths or daisies, blue and white gauze trimmed with net and violets, velvet across the chest, and two wings separated by bows. Ball gowns often place the sash on the right to avoid snagging. matching shoes complete the look.
Description of Paris fashion notes detailing gloves, gowns, and accessories. Mentions pearl fringes, beaded yokes, tall gowns with beaded plaits, wide crinoline sleeves, and a green satin gown with guipure border. Corsage, roses, and lace edging described.
An era style piece analyzes practical and aesthetic rules for hats and outfits. It urges coordination, quality over quantity, and selecting colors to suit wardrobes while praising blue velvet hats and subtle jewel accents.
A guide to visiting gowns for young girls emphasizing velvet sleeve contrasts, tasteful colors, and simple lines. It notes fabric choices like suede satin, emerald velvet trims, and embroidered satin collars, with sleeves as key style elements to convey youthfulness and ceremony.
Dangers lie in sleeveless street gowns with jackets and blouses that expose shoulders and necks. The article warns sleeveless vests and blouse fronts can cause cold and influenza, urging warmer undergarments. It describes a beaver cloth street costume with a princess back, steel buttons, velvet decorations, and tight sleeves with a puff above the elbow.
The piece argues that dress affects mood and sociability for girls and women at all ages, urging tasteful, affordable outfits over flashy excess. It describes a nickel bengalin walking ensemble with refined embroidery and trimmed detailing as a model of balanced attire.
A controversial device called the baby washer is described as a nursery invention. It features a four minute cogwheel cycle, a glass mirrored chamber, and various mechanized attachments including a tooth cutter and nail knife. The infant supposedly travels a polished plane and receives nourishment via a tube, ending with a soothing routine before exiting washed and groomed. The piece includes a note on Moriarty name confusion and a separate Irish song reference.
Physicians of New York, joined by the Four Hundred, praised cycling at the New York Academy of Medicine. Dr Graeme M. Hammond reported on heart and lung effects, noting increased chest expansion and muscle use with riding, while warning against excessive long rides and advising heart checks for older riders. Several doctors endorsed moderation, noting benefits for certain conditions and the risks for overindulgence.
The article critiques a schoolhouse plan emphasizing pupil safety, ventilation, lighting, and layout with rear yard water closets connected by a covered walk. It notes decorative value in architecture, stresses clean, well heated spaces, and states the illustrated building would cost $2,500.
A northern England tale recalls a wealth‑maddened man who dodges debt until a doctor’s note becomes due, prompting a courtroom moment as the debtor admits lacking counsel yet seeking two questions. The piece transitions to Richmond’s New Hotel, a near million‑dollar project by Mr Groter, featuring a grand Italian design and tropical winter gardens.
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