08 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
1
A digest of dispatches reports Rojestvensky wounded at Sasebo as Japan pressed naval action. Tokyo and Washington note losses in the Sea of Japan, with counts of ships sunk and damaged. European and American figures cover strikes, political shifts, fires, and economic concerns shaping global turmoil and relief efforts.
A period piece notes four items of interest collected locally, highlighting industrial, commercial, and agricultural development within Mississippi. It surveys regional resources and efforts to boost growth across sectors.
Mississippi debate on insurance reform urges state based companies and local patronage. Yazoo City rebuilds after a 12 month fire, with vivid scenes and optimistic outlooks on growth and home industry.
A detailed description of how to construct a simple muslin pinafore with two fabric pieces for fronts and backs. The guide explains cutting, stitching, hemming, insertion lace, ribbon trim, and shoulder straps, including pockets and envelope pockets for finishing touches.
The article discusses choosing tight fitting jackets with left side closures and basques to flatter larger figures. It stresses keeping a long waist line with straight seams and thoughtful dart placement, warns against overlong coats and short waisted looks, and cautions about open coats riding up at the back.
The piece divides gray haired women into two groups: prematurely gray young women and honorable older women. It advises dark colors such as dark greens, dark blues, purples, and reds for darker eyes, with black or white ornamentation. Browns are generally discouraged. White hair may pair with dark eyes and lighter fabrics in summer.
A description notes a blue girdle or girdie made with three shades of blue ribbon sewn with stiff boned structure. It mentions shaping from back to front with heart shaped top and frosted effect held by three wire steels and shirred ribbon.
A fragment discusses rest habits and techniques from a health and beauty viewpoint. It cites a woman resting in a chair for half an hour and advises relaxing muscles, maintaining posture, and elevating feet to ease spine strain. It includes remarks from celebrities about rest and nerve care.
A decorative border pattern described as satin-stitched work suitable for embroidery on dresses. Notes that bands of embroidery create a charming trim and that the design can be executed in silk for a refined finish.
A column urges steady practice to improve posture and ease in social settings. It recounts readers complaining of nervous hands at receptions and stresses training the body to stand and sit well. It notes that proper posture can calm nerves, restore balance, and subtly beautify appearance for short moments.
Reports describe sympathies sent to Admiral Rozestvensky after the battle in the Sea of Japan. Messages and letters from Japanese officials and sailors express wishes for swift recovery and renewed service. The piece also covers a public funeral march, a riot at Pavlovsk, and subsequent arrests as authorities restore order.
June 5 report notes altered city politics and fears of unfriendly actions against the street railway and gas companies spark a sharp drop in their Philadelphia Stock Exchange shares.
A June 4 note from Careras Venemusia addresses Congress about difficult relations with the United States and suggests adjustments to ease the situation. The missive highlights ongoing diplomatic friction and calls for policy review.
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