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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1904
Page
6
A pret vary described dress uses light gray taffeta silk for a cool summer afternoon look. The waist features a deep girdle and heavy embroidered design with palest pink corals. A black chip hat with pink roses and lace veil completes the costume. Details note fabrics for a medium size and required material quantities.
The passage describes a gray taffeta gown featuring a lace neck V, full waist and sleeves, a fichu collar tied with matching bows, a full ruffled skirt, and a shepherdess hat with shaded green plumes. It also notes a black and white check alternative and a smart jacket with a scalloped shoulder yoke, short sleeves, white broadcloth trim, black velvet straps, and gold buttons along a wide edge.
French women apply powder with chamois leather to avoid blotchiness. They dust forehead temples nose chin and mouth while leaving cheeks and areas under the eyes untouched. A wash-leather smooths the powder, then eyebrows are cleaned with a small brush.
Slice thin rounds from orange ends and remove contents. Soak skins in cold water an hour to harden, drain and dry. Fill half way with pink jelly, freeze briefly, then fill with Diane mange or cream. Chill, slice into quarters, and garnish with myrtle sprigs. lemons may substitute for oranges.
A discussion of fashionable blouse waists for misses featuring deep shoulder yokes, trimmed with embroidery on white mercerized madras. Describes materials from silks to linens, fitted lining options, wide tucks, shoulder straps emphasizing a broad drooping line, and a center box plait, with sleeves tucked above the elbows and novel cuffs.
A smart loose coat for little girls features an inverted plait back, varying materials, and a double-breaster front. The brown cloth model has tan collar and cuffs with banding, shoulder and under-arm seams, gathered full sleeves, and a big neck collar. Material needs for medium size: 4½ yards of 21 inch width or 4¼ yards of 54 inch width, plus ½ yard for collar and 1⅓ yards for banding.
The article extols salads as decorative table elements and essential accompaniments to meals. It notes varieties in cups and leaves, describes celery, potato, and chicken salads, and urges housewives to include a salad in at least one daily menu for family satisfaction.
Elegant fichu mantles in asiik with rubhes lace and frills, trimmed with feathers and jeweled clasps. Young girls favor Spencers and Marie Antoinette fichus of embroidered white muslin. The Rejane mantle features gathered silk with double ruches and bias folds, opening V-shaped at the neck.
The piece describes an appealing parasol design with a shepherds check taffeta, blue black or brown and white colors, silver or gold rib tips, umbrella-like handles, and lace medallion decorations. Shaded ruchings are noted as a standout feature of the season.
The text notes supple satins and taffetas dominate gay social affairs with monusseline satin praised for elegance. New satins suit evening gowns while taffetas serve both day and evening outfits, chosen by color and pattern.
A Brooklyn Daily Eagle notice surveys recent literary releases and periodicals. It reviews Howard B. Cant’s Being Done Good and lists features in Cosmopolitan, June Century, McClure’s, Atlantic Monthly, Success, The Delineator, Harper’s, The World’s Work, and Country Life in America, including articles on health, art, travel, and the scene of Mormonism, with vivid summaries of stories, illustrations, and notable authors.
Harry Howell shows fine style this season while Clark Griffith battles a wrist issue hampering the Highlanders. Parent is praised by Griffith as a superior player to Wagner. Bobby Lowe suffers a split finger. Robinson returns to Detroit’s second base. Elmer Bliss rejoins Albany after leaving New York. Sam Crawford resumes batting tour. Mack rejects any sale of Joan. Washington club reports record earnings. Lew Drill and Napoleon Lajoie hitting well, Lajoie above .400. Mullin may switch to outfield later, Fultz extends hitting streak with one recent error in twenty-two games. Williams excels at second base for Rockford, Davenport releases Givin, Corkhill signs with Rock Island, Williams brings Ruby to second. Swacina stays with Decatur Ottumwa after Secretary Farrell relinquishes pitcher claim.
Outfielder Elmer Smith is released by Kansas City while Columbus ships Benny Bowcock to Fall River. Kansas City signs Tom Barry from Philadelphia as McKay of Milwaukee impresses Barney Dreyfuss. George Yeager slugs for Columbus, and Indianapolis brings Claude Berry from Chicago American to replace Harry Ortlieb.
Catcher Brennan, released by Dayton, has signed with Grand Rapids. Manager Jack Grim of Marion has...
Batters well and his pickup work has been clean. Manager Donovan telegraphed Bill Clarke at Annapolis offering 2600 to join the Senators and finish the season. Fred Parent suffered a severe leg wrench in a collision with Billy Lush of the Clevelands and will miss games for some time.
McGinnity continues stellar pitching while Grady surpasses .400 for St. Louis. Kelley avoids first-pitch strikes, Nichols wins games and guides the team. Mathewson cites balk-rule adherence for rough box work. Geler shines for Boston. McGraw aims to develop Devlin into a top star. Pirates beat Mathewson after May 16 loss. Woodruff praised as a useful Reds utility man. Dobbs commends Dillon for hit and run. Wagner called top shortstop. Warney Dreyfuss optimistic about Pittsburgh’s late chances.
The Three-I League announces catcher Jack Thiery signed by Dubuque while Rock Island releases catcher Pruitt and pitchers Q Clarke and McCafferty. Claude Stark Jr. continues as a noted catching standout.
Red Herbert and Pitcher Frye are released while Pitcher Silver Jordan is released by Grand Rapids. Billy Pearson is acquired from Toronto to fill his position. Farrell Miller Burg and Geyer remain from last year making up the core of the team.
Pitcher Pflester, the Pittsburg castoff, is pitching well and winning for Omaha. President Sexton reports all league clubs are in strong financial and physical condition. He announces fines for rowdy conduct: J Clark Des Moines $50 Hurlburt Sioux City $15 for Sioux City incident and McNeely Denver for an offense at St Joseph. Willeman the Colorado Springs suspended pitcher may reach a compromise with Secretary Farrell and return West.
Ames beats Iowa 1 to 0 in a notable baseball game securing the silver bat for the Iowa intercollegiate league championship. Batteries: Ames Brown and Catton. Iowa Yessler and Brekke. Base hits: Ames 6, Iowa 5. Errors: Ames 2.
A San Bernardino judge testifies that 18 years of kidney problems including backache and heavy secretions improved after using a Dean’s Kidney Pills. The ad promises a free trial and mail order access from Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, with a 60 cent price per box.
An 19th century advertisement mix promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chil dren and Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional treatment, internal doses, and a $1000 cure guarantee. Also notes sample free and location details in LeRoy New York and Toledo Ohio with druggist sales. Includes quips about fashion and shoes.
A jumble of vintage ads tout Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething and pain relief, Defiance Cold Water Starch promises better value with 16 ounces per 10 cent package, and a quip on aging and learning closes the read.
A dry distillation of coal produces magenta for 500 yards of flannel at 2,560 yards, a urine for 120 yards, and alizarin for 165 yards of red cloth. The remark adds that widows must be awfully honest to admit they know nothing about things married women know.
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