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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
14
The piece describes pleated skirts with circular cuts creating eight yard sweeps and soft lines. It notes fabrics from panama to silk mousseline, trims like velvet bands and bias taffeta, and how pleating flatters women of different sizes while remaining practical and easily repaired after rain.
A historical health note advises selecting summer shoes one half size larger, using leather socks or inner soles, and ensuring stockings are fast dyed. It recommends foot baths, powders, and specific mixtures to soothe soreness and hardening of the skin, noting a well-worn routine for a woman who walks a lot.
A diet treatise urges balanced meals and restraint for longevity. It warns against bolting and excessive liquids, lists foods to avoid, and cites moderate sugar and alcohol avoidance. It includes a physician tale about digestion and nonessential stimulants, calling for water, exercise, and eight hours of sleep.
A physician argues for sensible dress to protect health, favoring wool next to the skin, loose fits, and air between layers. He criticizes corsets and round garters, urges airing and washing garments, and suggests practical limits on layers and tight collars for women.
A historical note states that three fourths of Japan’s area is mountainous and less than 16 percent lies under cultivation, highlighting limited arable land.
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