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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1889
Page
2
In the Du Appelle Progress for June 28 1889 a column discusses Edgar Saltus the American pessimist famed for his belief that death is an optimist and wealth lies in limiting desires The piece satirically critiques his views and mocks public figures like Jim Bowker in a florid tongue and dialect of the era.
The piece contemplates American ideals as a protector of the weak with echoes from Pacific and colonial views. It cites Sir George Gray and a defense of fair play toward Samoa and questions of foreign meddling. The author laments pretentious talk and mocks “Wise Men” while inviting readers to dispose of them.
A prospectus outlines designs for economical houses from a few hundred dollars to villas. It promotes home ownership, cooperative real estate, and building loans, arguing that widespread home ownership strengthens democracy and national peace. The plans showcase tasteful frames from the National Building Plan Association and its Artistic Homes series.
Ball toilettes represent present styles with an imported crew made to order for the inaugural ball at Washington. Modistes create novel evening dresses with varied forms. gowns feature empire bodices, draped skirts, crepe fabrics, and diamond trim. Velvet gowns rise in popularity while white gowns dominate opera and ball events.
A New Yorker asks about peak service in New York versus Philadelphia. The respondent replies New York lacks cheap offerings, and the exchange mentions paying rent and asking for a favor.
The article surveys several garments including Russian style cloaks with long fronts and armholes, Balmoral capes with detachable hoods, and the Parisienne dress with arm loops. It also features a Pretty Tea Apron in pompous muslin with blue silk trims and related fashion accessories like fans and kerchiefs.
A fragment discusses ladies watches with various cases from plain gold to gem encrusted and etched designs. It notes gems are valued by quality and size, Chatelaine styles, and men’s watches varying in width and form, with references to fashion trends and brands.
Ivory overlaid card cases with filigree, emerald frog pins, bronze owl head brooches, and gold racquet ball accessories headline a parade of new fashion novelties. Dull sashes gain favor in Pall or sahn, gauze fans feature butterfly motifs, and diamonds highlight ear drops. Silk underwear remains preferred, while London sends music room tables and gowns with colored laces set off by heavy black satin and lotus leaf embroidery.
A letter from H. Dickinson of Thomas Ont claims Maggard’s Yellow Oil offers relief for rheumatic pains and shaving soreness. He endorses using small home amounts as needed, asserting personal satisfaction with the product.
The article touts rail lines by the St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway linking St Paul Minneapolis Ellandale Aberdeen Huron Watertown Sioux City and through Great Falls Helena to Portland Seattle Tacoma and California routes. It cites plains farming wealth in South Dakota North Dakota Montana and Washington with mentions of timber and coal and the promise of dining sleeping and colonial sleepers aboard the line.
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