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Newspaper
Record And Chronicle
Location
Denton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
6
A fashion note describes dainty luncheon pinafores and bibbed bretelles in lawn, nainsook, lace, and embroidery. It covers practical over frock aprons in striped fabrics, and outlines Irish crochet roses and a crinoline-backed girdle with white crepe de chine, plus ornate motifs for relatives’ gowns.
A dealer explains that gloves are produced in full sizes to deceive observers. Women often try to buy smaller sizes but are steered to larger ones, a practice meant to please customers and boost sales. Younger players with large hands enjoy No 7 while older buyers seek smaller sizes.
A mother stops a child as a gentleman seeks a portrait of a woman. The scene captures curiosity about social etiquette and the act of photography in daily life.
A detailed historical and botanical survey traces the potato from its South American origins to global spread. It covers origins, varieties, early adoption in Europe, Drake and Raleigh’s roles, distribution by region, tuber biology, nutritional content, and its central role in cuisine and industry.
Fashion notes predict plain flat revers and predominate draped satin toques in spring suits. Taffetas dominate millinery with glowing Paris gowns and popular pearl decorations everywhere. Spring hats range from small close to large high trimmed. new cutaway coat two dnehbes long and single breasted with plain sleeves. sleeveless coat with cape back. taf feta puffings and ruchings on frocks or serge.
Fashion notes describe fidus as a fashionable tulle fabric used in plain or fringed form to trim negligees made of crepe de chine or soft satin. The cloud like texture adds delicate, airy detail to nightwear.
The article notes evening wraps are handsome yet hard to wear, requiring height or erect bearing. It highlights the woman’s role in showcasing the garment and its high price due to luxury materials. Despite cost, women are well dressed this winter with hats, plumes, silks, furs, and embroidery priced high.
A policy outlines a gradual reduction of the opium trade from India into China with the goal of complete cessation by 1917, signaling an official effort to curb narcotic trafficking and its regional impact.
Lifesavers of the Goodwin sands tell how a mutinous crew killed the captain and son aboard a Hamburg bound ship. The loyal mate steered toward danger to lure the mutineers into Deal luggers from Ramsgate, where a naval boat captured them. Germany later punished some. salvors received 1100 dollars.
A brief, witty exchange on modern manners versus old chivalry. One speaker notes knights always sighing for a lady’s glove, while the other comments on a man’s expression when he gets the mitten.
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