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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
4
A playful dialogue mix includes a proposal about ice cream and weather, a classroom moment where a cannibal is defined as one who eats his own kind, and a quip about the spirit moving being cheaper than rent, reflecting humorous exchanges. The scene blends fencing, school chatter, and a light joke about poetry.
A playful exchange unfolds between Miss Ascum and Miss Coy about a man named Mr. Bond. Miss Ascum teases that he is a landed free holder, but Miss Coy clarifies he isn’t quite landed yet, adding a note of flirtation to the brief vignette.
A Bastville farmer quips that while they avoid flood districts they lie in the hurricane belt. He notes the storm’s path simply relocates residents across counties and delays work as taxes loom.
Milton jokes about breaking off engagement during Lent as Jack recalls her being his sole pleasure in the world. The exchange ends with Milton noting the religious fast means giving up pleasures.
A family quip about twin brothers, one called brother-in-law, with three brothers in law, medicine, and the army.
A humorous wedding anecdote recalls a bride-to-be refusing proposal at first. Miss Wryvell quips Why not because she was not present, while the bride explains she did not accept Jack the first time he proposed.
The Morning After captures a rough edged exchange as two men argue youthful bravado and aging fear. The optimistic voice pushes for continued revelry while the pessimist contemplates nearing centuries in jest, reflecting on aging and time.
In a dialog from a period piece, an elder is asked if he has seen a ghost. He replies it appeared as a great ass, and concludes the tale by noting he was frightened by his own shadow.
Baldwin and Rambo exit a saloon and resume their prior topic as they approach another doorway, signaling the progression of their ongoing conversation.
Judge relates a lighthearted chase as an old Grumphley pursues a cashier escaping with firm funds. The effort winds down with a quip about getting a run for his money, highlighting a playful exchange over the failed pursuit.
In a short exchange Miss Ascum questions Miss Wryvell about attending a wedding. Miss Wryvell confirms but notes she enjoyed it, while mentioning the bride’s gown fit poorly and sparked chatter that she looked a fright to onlookers.
In a domestic exchange Mr. Meek ton explains he prefers cooking, praising Henrietta for her care. He says she lets him handle most of the cooking so he can be perfectly satisfied with meals.
A running count recalls a census taker on a Philippine island constantly on the move. An insurance agent teases a new husband about life cover as a wife is suggested to be not dangerous.
In a terse exchange a lawyer notes Hallwood left his son an automobile rather than mortgages or debts. The dialogue hints the vehicle will impose ongoing expenses on the heir, prompting reflections on estate planning and generational burden.
A commentator notes a professor’s claim that many women are knock-kneed or bowlegged. The remark suggests posture matters for stage preparation and performance. The exchange hints at fashion or theater guidance from a bygone era.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Hogan and Dr Quackerly in a mock medical scene. The dialogue features exaggerated night fears and a quirkily practical oatmeal recommendation from the doctor. The patient responds with a clipped, old fashioned line.
The illustration shows a yellow taffeta dinner gown with pale pink rosebuds, white chiffon fichu, lace sleeves, and a white panne velvet hat trimmed in yellow. It notes refined effects in chiffon blues, chantilly applique, and several hair ornaments like lace knots and tulle rosettes, plus a new silk waist blouse with satin bands.
Borax removes berry stains from hands and soothes sore eyelids when dissolved in warm water. Mustard takes away onion odors from hands. Ammonia eases insect bites and stings. Tomato juice lifts vegetable and fruit stains. Vinegar tenderizes tough meat without spoiling flavor. Stove blacking and vinegar avoid burning off. Ivy poison cures with hot vinegar applied promptly.
Summer gowns feature heavy linen laces inset with Holland linens in pale and dark blue green gun metal gray tan and cream. Distinctive styles appear in walking-skirts shirt waists and full shirt-waist suits. Mull ties linen belts and silver buckles complete the pretty cool look.
Sapphire blue proves increasingly popular among fashionables as a bold accent. An ostrich feather on a black turban creates striking contrast while sapphire gowns and accessories captivate those with jewelry. The look emphasizes vivid blue hues and jeweled appeal.
Fashion notes highlight dressy evening shoes with rosette flowers as buckles, champagne suede styles long enough to match old lace, and lace insertions in gloves. Elbow sleeves pair with a mitten sleeve that extends into a pointed cuff over the hand, blending medieval and vintage mitten shapes.
French canvas is being used extensively for Walsta shirt waists. A favorite striped pattern uses color bands separated by a hairline of black. Mercerized cheviots Oxford shirtinga and mercerized madras are sought for waist fabrics. Linen etamine and foulard are prized for cool, smart summer wear.
A fashion note describes a toque made from burnt straw. It is trimmed with velvet and features wings of black, offering a dramatic winter headpiece.
Instructions describe making tea rolls with warmed milk sugar and yeast, mixed with flour to form batter, left overnight, then dough prepared with saleratus dissolved in warm water, salt and egg, further flour until a light risen dough is formed, rolled thin and baked.
The piece highlights jet and fur trimmed styles popular in spring. Close fitting fur hoods appear on motorists while glace satin straw and leather fur lined Nimrods headline new hunting suits. Pipings gain prominence on street gowns with numerous little capes at shoulders, hips and sleeves.
The piece notes skirts will be shorter and fuller inspired by medieval designs. It describes garments with bands of contrasting trim and lace necklines, puffed sleeves, and gathers. Stage fashion examples show skirts brushing the ground.
From Paris comes a line of loose jackets in the Eton order, designed to end at the waist or above with loose fronts and elbow length sleeves. Cape collars appear on many, some in light colored velvets trimmed with point lace, though fur is avoided as trimming.
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