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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
Smith finishes a tense day in a fourth floor suite after a bath and medical care. Jibbey, recently released from abstinence, shares a final moment with Smith and thanks him for saving his life, admitting his faults and asking for a handshake before parting.
John Montague battles Stanton to keep control of the Timanyoni High Line dam and charter as legal maneuvers and a federal court claim loom. Verda Richlander urges caution while Jibbey and Smith face mounting danger and shifting alliances in Brewster.
An English paper notes Gen Leonard Wood rose from medical officer to infantry general, detailing his Harvard medical degree, entry into the US Army, and two-year pursuit of Geronimo with 600 cavalry, culminating in the Indian chief's capture.
Readers see a wave of boudoir caps to suit weddings and holidays with global inspirations. Crepe georgette, lace and pearl trim feature in pink tones and soft nets. Caps include coolie and oriental influences with decorative ribbons and flowers.
William Snyder, head keeper at the Central Park menagerie in New York, says he is willing to answer animal questions at any hour. He notes his insight into domestic tragedies affecting birds, dogs, cats, monkeys, and even turtles kept as pets in New York homes. A caller asked about turtle food, and Snyder explained it depends on turtle type, noting a small two inch diameter would need lettuce once a week. The caller protested and said she had sent for a pound of chopped meat.
A fashion note praises a debutante gown blending white broadcloth and linen with a matching broadcloth apron and girdle. Two views show the front and back designs including a plaited panel, drapery, and a short bustle-inspired back. The ensemble includes a linen apron with blue embroidery and a white broadcloth hat.
The New York Evening Sun notes a trend toward varied hat shapes with height and dash. Cowboys, rough riders, and soldiers influence crown contours while colors like munition gray blue russet and coral gain prominence. trimming shifts toward shape and line with subtle accents.
The text instructs removing pins and shaking hair loose before an open window until thoroughly aired. It advises not to keep hair massed on the head and to part hair down the middle to create two loose braids starting behind the ears. This method exposes the scalp for better airing and prevents loss of life and texture.
The passage traces wedding ring styles from simple bands to decorated rings. It notes the shift from plain gold or platinum bands engraved with orange blossoms to diamond incrusted hoops, reflecting changing tastes and possibly deterring younger couples due to cost and style.
A war correspondent explains the power of large guns, noting the 15 inch and 16.5 inch calibers. He compares land and naval artillery, citing the Queen Elizabeth and German howitzers. The piece discusses walls, forts, ranges, and projectile weights to illustrate destructive capability.
Wyse tells Mrs Wyse he cannot buy hats. he has only two dollars. Mrs Wyse replies she already spent money on a few things and notes her plans. The dialogue captures a frugal domestic moment with restrained humor.
A clipped quotation from The Lamb ponders nursing merit with the line she’s awfully hous ly. The garbled text preserves a dialogue fragment about skill and perception in nursing.
The feature extols a hat's trimming with ribbon as its trimming for elegance. It notes that Br ight and dash and graceful aplomb are the qualities a hat must achieve to appear smart.
The navy Georgette blouse with a basque effect features a fitted bodice of solid beads. Another design showcases dark red and bright blue rose beading. Less expensive options use beading in outline designs for a stylish effect.
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