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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
3
Fashion writers note that after King Edward’s passing black remains dominant but is now spiced with color in bodices cuffs and vests. Transparent fabrics and gilt black embroidery create striking effects with blue Egyptian blue and vivid vests. Such gowns appeal to the wealthy, while practical notes warn that poor lighting causes eyestrain.
The article suggests placing a long mirror in a dark corner to reflect light. Draping the top and sides with tapestry and adding a flower box with artificial blooms reflected in the glass creates an attractive decorative piece. White framed pictures behind glass complete the setup.
A gown described in black grained wool with a dull finish shows a golden brown silk lining. Black velvet ribbon trims the waist, with chiffon flouncing on the bodice. A feather accents the black beaver hat, marking the French trend in this country.
The piece discusses elegant yet simple materials for house gowns and street frocks. It notes the revived double flounce as an old idea given renewed vigor with trimming or plain hem finishes and cautions that pairing black with bold color is risky unless kept as a subtle accent.
White glove fashion predicts a season to favor both long and short gloves. Dark costumes reduce demand for matched gloves with black pieces in use, long kid and silk gloves common for gowns, and lambskin mochas chamois noted. Silk lisle for muffs remains popular while glace kids are rare except for evening wear. Long gloves now pulled up tightly, twelve-button lengths preferred over sixteen. Pastel evening shades and soft modes dominate street wear.
An inventive toy shown in a New York illustration features two wire uprights a transverse crossbar and eyeholes at the top. Squeezing and releasing the handles tautens and unwinds a twisted cord attached to hand fixed figures causing them to whirl somersault and rearm.
A vivid note describes cows in Russia’s snowbound steppes displaying goggles, challenging readers who call the scene fake. The author insists the image is real and invites further description of the cold landscape and animal adaptation.
Farmers report cows sporting dark glasses to protect their eyes from the intense glare of sun on snow. The unusual sight stems from the high glare and bright conditions, prompting livestock to wear eyewear for comfort and safety.
A playful exchange notes the memorable origin where a pot first called the kettle black, highlighting how the remark made both parties famous. The quip reflects a historical moment that popularized a widely known saying.
The British post office weighs replacing 15 400 messenger boys with girls. About 4 000 boys in London face job loss as officials plan to shift telegraph and instrument galleries sorting telephones and clerical duties to female workers.
Daily maxims prescribe disciplined behavior for each weekday. The list urges action today, personal effort, prudent spending, restraint from unnecessary purchases, moderate eating, humility, and courage to say no to temptation.
A demonstration explains that a six inch strip of paper cannot be held between the fingers once the upper end is lit. The proposer offers the strip to the partner who will take it between their fingers as the flame starts the sequence.
Instructions describe preparing two paper strips by bending and curling them as clock springs. When held between thumb and finger and lit, the paper burns through and the springy ends snap back, causing a quick drop or release.
The Duke of Bridgewater who owned coal mines near Manchester watched his men at work and altered the noon bell by having a clock strike thirteen at one o'clock so workers could not claim they did not hear the hour. The device remained in use not long ago.
A brief anecdote notes young Edna asking to let the women rest and let her speak after listening to a lengthy caller and mother talk for nearly an hour. The scene captures a playful moment of wit from a child in a domestic setting.
A ten year old girl Edith suffers severe toothache shown by a swollen face. Her mother leads her to a medical dentist, reading Doctor of Dental Surgery above the door, and warns Edith she will never visit a dentist again if she cries.
A dinner guest named Bobby, paid five cents to stay silent during a meal. He remained quiet until dessert arrived, then rolled the coin across the table and told his mother he would rather talk than eat.
An Anamosa Iowa woman claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured pain and swelling in her kidneys and restored normal function after months of inability to walk. The ad promotes the medicine at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. A second vignette recalls a railway car encounter where a mother asks her son to ride under the seat, a remark described as fierce yet humorous.
Estate sale offers 9000 acres of grazing land 14 miles from North Platte Nebraska at 500 dollars per acre. One third cash, balance in five equal annual payments with 6 percent annual interest payable semi annually. 4000 acres fenced with two wells and windmills, no other improvements. Alfafa nearby thriving. Contact Henry F. Wyman 606 Brown block Omaha Nebraska for details.
A classroom exchange features Teacher-Now asking Willie a choice between two sixths of a pie or one third. Willie selects one third, explaining that cutting into sixths would waste more juice, prompting a sarcastic remark from the teacher.
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