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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
6
The article explains jumpers as a versatile fashion item, emphasizing that fit and finish at the top determine success. It guides adjustments for long necks, short waists, stout figures, and broad shoulders, suggesting bands, yokes, and V shapes to balance proportions and harmonize with skirts.
The article notes that the Eton or bolero jacket remains in fashion as long as the high waistline endures. It describes variations from plain to ornate, worn with various skirt styles, and predicts continued popularity in upcoming season fabrics and silhouettes. The Paris letter affectionately endorses the style's chicness and versatility.
A new baby cap style uses three circular segments stitched with fine seams. Sections may feature dotted Swiss or lace details and the center piece varies between Baby Irish face or fine nainsook with heavy embroidery. The join behind the ear is a key feature and trims converge there.
A description notes an allover embroidery cap with valen ciennes insertion between sections and pink linen plain bonnets with face embroidery. The melon bonnet is forecast to become the reigning favorite in juvenile fashions.
The article describes a packing method for fragile blooms like gardenias camellias and orchids. Each flower is tied to a flat cardboard with holes for ribbons then placed in a box and packed tight to prevent contact. Sprinkling with water before shipping can extend shelf life to three or four days.
The article describes diabolo inspired novelty charms brooches and hatpins and a pincushion shaped like a diabolo spool. It explains using an old spool two small cushions at ends and ribbon bows with a long ribbon loop for wall or looking glass hanging.
In remarks on Gordon's Sudan leadership Cromer describes Gordon as impulsive and lacking self control, receiving many telegrams daily and often contradicting himself. Yet Cromer praises Gordon's courage, noting his readiness to face death for duty and his extreme composure in danger.
The article explains sealskin processing from cleaning to stretching with skin side up. A flat knife loosens the deeper roots of long hairs while removing rough outer hairs without harming the softer under fur. After softening, the pelt passes to dyeing to achieve a uniform tint before making up.
The Atlanta Constitution recounts a dialogue where an elder admonishes a youth to cut wood, while defending forest preservation as politics. The piece also notes Henry I Dixey mocking a Carnegie medal dispute and jokes about a chicken appetite, citing Mrs Washington White on her husband.
The dialogue suggests a noble figure may control a large fortune and seeks an American father-in-law able to manage it. The exchange hints at a strategic marriage alliance to handle wealth across borders.
A Buffalo Examiner item notes a man in Winsted Connecticut ate 18 eggs in one sitting. The piece hints at exploiting a recent price drop in a light slurp context.
In home living rooms the space should be truly livable with harmonious walls and durable furnishings. The article favors alabaster or solid tinted walls, warns against rose-pattern wallpaper, and notes lighting effects by color choice across north south and west rooms.
A crofter tenant paid ten shillings yearly rent to his Highland landlord. After two poor crop years he paid five shillings, then nothing in year three. The landlord allowed rent relief and rent free occupancy. In year four the tenant warned he would move unless a barn was built.
An old ad style notice offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It names F J Cheney & Co Toledo and lists endorsements from Vallpine Kinvan Marvin. It promotes Ball's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
A visitor admires Mrs Chump's cut glassware, while Mrs Chump defends the quality and price, insisting they paid full price and will not accept bargain sales.
An old ad promises Garfield Tea as a remedy for liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels and constipation. It offers free samples from Garfield Tea Co Brookin New Jersey. It also features quotes and unrelated product mentions and a line about patient endurance.
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