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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
3
Crowds lined Manhattan streets as Teddy Roosevelt arrived, greeted by Mayor Gaynor and a host of dignitaries. A spontaneous, non partisan procession escorted him from the Battery to 23rd Street amid whistles and cheers.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor Alexander wed at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on June 2 in New York. Col Theodore Roosevelt Sr attended, and the couple will vacation in San Francisco before pursuing life in carpet manufacturing. The bride is twenty one, and Theodore Jr resembles his father in appearance while remaining reserved.
Enterprising merchants display dainty undergarments midsummer gowns and sheer gowns for the bride and her maids. Embroidered Swiss lace and satin slips offer versatility and durability with color changes. The feature outlines practical gowns, fabrics, and coordinated color harmony for the wedding party.
A large public procession in New York featured a harbor parade of decorated boats and bands. The Rough Riders escort led by Robert Under followed by a carriage with Roosevelt and a line of committee members and speakers marked the event.
A raven named Samarp tricked a lammergeier in the aviary by using his talking powers. He greeted the bird with Hullo Jack, prompting the lammergeier to drop its meat and flee in fright. The lammergeier, not very spirited, fled the scene.
The passage discusses gowns for young women and hats for a formal presentation. It notes materials such as voile, tulle, batiste, muslin, nets, lace, silk, satin and chintz with embroidery and handwork. Enamel jewelry, especially inlaid enamel on platinum or silver, is highlighted as a refined touch.
Guidance advises using cleansing cream and face powder before sun, then washing off. A tomato rub is suggested to reduce tanning, with a brief wait before bathing to avoid deep browning. The text uses dated phrasing and emphasizes skin whitening as a goal.
Fashion notes describe slender silhouettes with drawn in effects at the lower edge of skirts. Techniques include tunic gathering, deep folds, wide belts, color hems, and decorative trims. A fountain pen pocket is shown made from an old evening glove with a silk lining and elastic strap.
The article discusses lace dresses and sheer over draperies in a period look. It notes white or cream chiffon to veil black lace, with colored laces covered by chiffon in same or harmonizing tones.
An embroidery tip advises workers to overcast stamped corners of fecr napkins or handkerchiefs before placing them in a frame. This keeps edges secure and makes initialing or embroidery easier without the frame.
The article advises loosened corsets and daily massage of the hands and arms to improve circulation. It suggests wringing the hands as if in grief or pain to stimulate blood flow.
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