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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
2
A courtroom scene shows a prisoner facing questions before pleading guilty as a judge and jury listen. A separate anecdote from Cleveland notes a teacher reporting a geography quiz where a student defines temperate as a zone alternately freezing and roasting, inviting satire from the class.
Mrs. Henpeck quips about reading a book titled He Fell In Love With His Wife while Mr. Henpeck retorts he does not read foolish fiction. The exchange hints at domestic humor and a playful clash over literature.
A stage star playing a ravaged hero inspired pity as he staggered on the verge of death from starvation. In a sharp crowd moment the actor flashed a diamond ring and cried for help, prompting a partisan gallery to shout a cheeky reply from the top seats: Pawn yer ring. The jab spoiled the scene and the idea.
A reader quips about a political supporter who backs opinions but not campaigns or funds. The scene shifts to a humorous home dispute between a parlormaid and a cook over who leads the household, punctuating a light vaudeville program.
A humorous New York Post item recalls a bright elderly woman at a theater ticket window. She asks about 75 cent seats in the rural balcony and then confirms two such seats are available. She finally inquires if the seats are for a lady and gentleman, prompting a calm confirmation from the clerk.
A dialogue from Youth's Companion features two jesters and an elderly Mrs Donahoe. She plans to transfer land to her daughter with a deed drafted by a young lawyer. She cannot write or spell correctly, urging signing and spelling in a humorous exchange.
A department store salesgirl finishes wrapping and prepares for work. A colleague asks about a party, then jokes about last night. The girl reveals she found a metal button with a broken hook under the covers and stayed awake worrying.
Comfy complains neighbors the Scrubbs show too much style given their uncertain meals. Mrs. Comfy responds that more style makes them more likely to be invited to dinner.
A traveler asks the sage what he learned and the rolling stone replies that to have anything done well you must order it rare. The exchange frames a concise proverb about quality and timing.
A youth with sunset socks asks if candies are fresh, the saleslady with Titian hair answers they are fresh but not in his class. A courtly exchange follows about a bride, second marriages, and happiness as Hawkins questions Dobbs and a judge weighs in on Mabel’s past marriage.
Mrs Merriwich schemes to educate Mr Crammer with a lace scarf and moonlit talk. The aunt comments as Melissa plots to entangle the educator, claiming knowledge of astronomy while aiming to trap him with ambition and humor in a playful 1918 vignette.
A reading from Self Investment by Orison Swett Marden argues that a clear life purpose fuels progress. It contrasts dreamers with those who pursue defined ambitions, urging self discipline to move from drift to achievement.
A fragmented Victorian commentary links music to labor and intellect. Sir Lawrence Gomme notes counting totals to a Gregorian tune early in his career, while the London Chronicle remarks on brain workers balancing precision with joy. A dialogue on art and sacrifice ends with Cumror aiming to own a gallery of genuine old masters.
A fashion note traces a shift from hourglass to barrel shapes and urges contrasting belts. It highlights white and leather belts with geometric or colored insets, wide 4- to 6-inch belts, and jeweled buckles, advising not to pull belts tight to preserve suppleness.
The article details a dainty afternoon tea apron crafted from fine batiste or organdie with lace edging and picot trim. It features a gathered waistband, bow knots at the ends, several ribbon ends, and two lace insets with filet embroidery. Lace alternatives like net and soutache are noted as attractive substitutions.
The quotation argues quality over quantity with the adage two good horses beat four poor ones, noting that numerical counts do not signify real value in evaluating horses.
A design for a cotton voile dress suited to an older woman features a plain shoulder yoke, long fitted set in sleeves, and a side closing bodice edged with lace insertion, beading, and a black velvet ribbon. The tunic length front and back are pleated into the yoke with lace finishes along the collar and sleeves.
The season favors grey silk stockings in fine thread silk, showing sheer black hose under translucent taupe hues. Gray silk stockings paired with black pumps appear more stylish than gray suede shoes.
Fashion notes highlight a shift toward very light weight pile fabrics for dress wear with small checks stripes and jacquard velvets for suits and trims. Velvetlike wools and duvetine finishes grow in popularity with diagonals and cut velours in sizable orders. Plaids and dark unobtrusive shades pair with plain coats for skirts, signaling a broad move to refined textures and coordinated ensembles.
The article notes a shift to transparent mate rials worn under filmy frocks. Gauze slips of white China silk feature scanty skirts and one-piece waists with wide frill-edged net or lace veiling, no shoulder straps, designed to stay up with a close bust fit.
Early in the season it was foretold that the waist line was descending that separate waist belts would reappear as a dainty toilet accessory and that the convenient easily adjusted corselet skirt was condemned for the present at least.
A 1910s style brief describes pumps in patent leather with a sparkling cut steel buckle and a high instep. It highlights a dainty bootie with bone trim and a buttoned top in dull kid or black satin, suited for dressy occasions.
Simple instructions describe making a corset cover using Valenciennes lace two to five inches wide. Three rows of lace form the garment depth, with shoulder straps of lace. A ribbon in a dainty shade may finish the underwaist across the top and replace bands of lace over the shoulders.
Tulle is used extravagantly this season adorning hats gowns and even scarfs. The favorite scarf is a length of the filmy material used to form a light Tam o Shanter worn with frocks. The gown itself features exquisite lace flounces.
The article describes wide black and white parasols with taffeta floral effects. It notes tucked borders, embroidered details, button-holed scallop finishes, and their growing popularity.
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