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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
3
The piece discusses a vogue shift to tight fitting lingerie with princess chemises corset covers and nightgowns. It notes darts beading embroidery and back button corsets creating slim lines while preserving beauty. It covers petticoats drawers and the move away from heavy bands and strings toward flat hems and minimal closures.
Elvet ribbons dominate hat trimming with bows ruchings and rosettes. Parisiennes accessorize every event especially at the opera wearing hair ornaments. Young girls favor pink roses worn drooping over the forehead. White lace sleeves on sheer black gowns are a new fad and marabout muffs and bows appear with evening dresses at the opera.
A detailed guide to traditional wedding etiquette describes bridal party attire ceremonies and processions. It covers gowns veils bouquets ceremonial roles ushers bridesmaids and the sequence of the bridal march with emphasis on propriety and formal dress codes.
A 1 year old baby weighs about 20 to 21 pounds with boys slightly heavier. The article lists winter clothing for year olds and recommends modified milk with gruel, sugar, salt, and bicarbonate as needed. It outlines five meals a day with milk, juice, beef or mutton broth, eggs, and cooked baby meals, and advises soft boiled or coddled eggs for digestibility. It notes preparing coddled eggs by six to seven minutes in hot water and emphasizes careful feeding routines for infants.
A discussion on the value of good manners in business as a shield for confidential information and a driver of productivity. It cites secrecy in ventures, mastery of temper, and how cheerful conduct boosts workers and managers alike, including a railroad vice president anecdote.
Cynthia Westover Alden discusses choosing a special musical branch, training, and auditioning for opera. The piece notes memorable paths from chorus to solos, value of versatility, and quotes Mrs. Beardsley on private teaching versus stage work, with earnings ranges for pianists and accompanists.
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