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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
6
Lillian E. Young in the Washington Star sketches a delicate combination slip to be made in crepe de chine or white batiste. The design features a short waisted bodice with a narrow belt, elastic trim, net puffing shoulder straps, and chiffon roses, with a lace and net puffed petticoat. Ends by noting affordable sewing possibilities.
The article extols Rome as a year round delight with spring at its brightest. It highlights St Peter's interior, the Vatican galleries with Laocoon and the Venus, Beatrice Cenci by Guido Reni, and ancient ruins like the Forum Colosseum and Pantheon. A Via Appia drive to the catacombs and Grim Chapel skull art are noted along with a fashion glimpse of colonial patent leather and suede footwear.
The article praises the extreme value of white linen waistcoats with stiff pointed collars paired with navy gowns and black white check coats. It notes their fresh, crisp look and ease of renewal, with fashion details like a straight slim silhouette, a center front fold, and a hip length coat closing at the waist with a barrel button.
A satirical list proposes six excuses for raising ice prices after a cold winter. It notes heavy handling costs for thick ice, waste from large blocks, difficulty removing very cold ice, anticipated hot summer demand, and claims that extra thickness and quality justify higher prices, ending by mocking the link between price and production cost.
Useful favors for a intimate party include card cases in pale Japanese crepe, Bulgarian color work bags, blue and white Chinese vases for hat pins, harlequin tea sets, oriental neckwear ties, and watch guards. If one item, choose bridge sets with two card packs and a leather case.
The feature modern dress relies on color contrast. A deep red rose a golden chrysanthemum and a purple peony provide the contrasting touch for waists or corsages.
Brunswick New Jersey Mr and Mrs Wilber Goose and their ten children have altered the family surname from Goose to Wilgoose in a formal name change. The move updates legal documents and personal identifications for the family.
A traveling English showman asks a deaf northern Ireland farmer if he saw a cart and monkeys. The farmer mishears and replies with a puzzled retort, leading to a rural punchline.
A Kansas City Journal note records Nora Foley’s brief one week tenure as a cook with a positive evaluation. The reference states Nora worked for the issuer for a week and that they are satisfied with her performance.
A remark by Senator Sorghum contrasts political ear to ground sensing with risk of an earache, reflecting ongoing chatter about listening to constituents and potential downsides of acute political hearing.
A dialogue pivots on leadership and merit with lines about not recognizing Sharpe as a coming man unless in charge. Briggs argues self-perceived equality with officials. The exchange critiques striving for unattainable goals as the best years of a man’s life are spent pursuing them.
J Welch father of Mrs Nelson traveled from Oakland to stay with his daughter. At his request his coffin was made three months ago to be finished before death. His son in law and daughter urged delaying the task but Nelson agreed ten days ago and the coffin was completed before he died.
A girl cut remaining fabric from a pink party dress to create a lamp shade. Later she joked to a caller about the shade, and William replied that he had danced with it the last time he saw it.
A farmer questions sending his congressman back to Washington and replies no, since they find him such good company that they decide to keep him home.
A terse aphorism contrasts prejudiced views of women with the folly of idolizing wealth. It warns that time and money corrupt, implying moral risk in both gender bias and avarice. The tone echoes mid century commentary on social behavior and ethics.
The New York Tribune lists eight reasons against a proposed move to give women pockets. It argues pockets are not a natural right, most women oppose them, and past pockets led to misuse and social friction. It also contends pockets would alter male chivalry and blurs gender roles.
Comic exchange shows Patience questioning a brother's militia service as Patrice notes he has been in four engagements without being captured. The dialogue hints at family and romance amid wartime duties.
A brief quip notes that sometimes a locomotive engineer "tanks up" and makes his own head light, while remarking that some people are never happy unless they find fault.
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