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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
4
A fashion item description highlights a wild rose taffeta blouse with chantilly medallions and mousseline de soie details, plus a six-piece set offered at $30. The piece notes shifts in watch design, novelty fabrics, and new neck chains and purses. Also advised are homemade china cement, vinegar for fish flavor, and a black and white shepherds plaid street costume.
Tatwis and satin batiste with Swiss embroidery lead the season alongside broderie Anglaise shirt waists with pelerine ruffles. Elaborate hand embroidery and green tones dominate, with linen de sole linings in pale colors and heavily trimmed accordion flounces. A striking millinery piece features a curved serpent of glittering mother of pearl sequins along the crown and brim.
A light brown felt hat features a tri-corner silhouette with the point set at the rear instead of the front. Trimmed with brown velvet, its distinctive design stands out in the fashion scene.
A discussion of the pelerine as a light spring wrap, noting its versatile materials such as fur lace panne and taffeta. A featured model in white panne uses deep straps with a lace bertha, mink edging, and an accordion plaited cream chiffon ruffle with brown chenille, fastened by a mink and lace clasp with an enamel buckle, plus long stole ends reaching the knees.
A fashion note notes the fall and winter jewelry trend features detachable plain gold underwear sets sold in fours and sixes, with variations offered.
Readable sentence notes that white marks from hot dishes on tables may be removed by applying methylated spirit. The item describes a simple cleaning tip using common household solvent to restore wood surfaces.
The note recommends packing a starch bag for travel and a pepper bag for dental discomfort. It suggests powders to refresh and revive when warm or tired and notes these pain-killers can be bought from a dentist or made at home.
A royal blue walking costume features a front panel and side plaits edged with wood sill braid and tassel ornaments. The long pointed yoke is trimmed with silk piping, and the waist front accents braid bands. Rounded yoke and balloon sleeves display tassels, ornamented braid, and Irish lace.
Joseph, dressed in a multicolored coat, faces envy from brothers who scoff at his future. He jokes about golf as they cast him into a pit, then gleefully notes he has made one hole.
The Washington Star notes a farmer named Corn tessel dispute over alleged government dishonesty. He asserts he has long bought postage stamps from the government and never felt cheated, framing trust in official services despite critique.
A druggist, awakened at his window, asks a bell ringer what he wants. The visitor asks to see the city directory to find his own address, seeking a precise location in the directory to confirm where he lives.
Mrs Blifferly sobs over the death of her dog Fido. The other speaker says she would not take a hundred dollars for the dog and jokes about supplying a new dog daily on the same terms, highlighting a humorous exchange despite mourning.
Mr Meekton quips that he and his wife share fault for mishaps. He notes Henrietta agrees, saying when things go wrong he assumes it’s his fault and she does too. The exchange reflects their humorous alignment on blame.
A fragment quotes a Kansas City Journal line about siren houses being robbed and police suppressing information on the incident. The exchange hints at ongoing concern and secrecy surrounding the burglaries in a wan block.
A farmer's wife warns a tramp that a dog will attach him if he stays, while the tramp calmly asserts his fondness for dogs. The exchange ends with a threat to flee before the hungry animal pounces.
A lively exchange recalls a baby’s babble sounding like a brakeman calling out stations. Mrs. and Mr. share a playful moment linking the infant sounds to railroad chatter noted in the Philadelphia Record.
Fragmentary dialect exchange describes a neighbor who used to wash clothes on Goat Hill but goats reportedly ate the laundry before it could be brought in. Two speakers, Larry and Denny, recall the scene and the mother who did the washing. The tale preserves local speech and rural living details.
An exchange contrasts art and work, with the amateur praising art as filling ambition while the professional notes it cannot fully satisfy unless supported by other pursuits. The brief dialogue hints at creative fulfillment versus practical sustenance.
A humorous dated joke about a boy who declines pride in becoming an uncle because he corrects his father and reveals the new baby is a girl, highlighting a child's witty misunderstanding. The sister’s husband has just become a father, and the boy’s reply ends the setup with a playful twist.
A playful exchange recalls a proposal scene where one party hints at doubt, joking about the involvement of Jove. The other responds with light, affectionate mischief, suggesting a trip to improve the situation if needed.
In a terse exchange the wealthy American father-in-law derides his son-in-law’s ancestral estate. Count Boylon de Bakkoyisnek urges relocation to the chateau, pressing repairs for the daughter’s sake. The dialogue hints at pride, propriety, and looming family pressure.
A science writer claims a man is shorter by day than night. Wederley counters that a married man is, since his wife jostles his pockets near morning. The lighthearted exchange highlights domestic habits in a humorous frame.
A fragment from a 19th century paper notes farmers discussing frost damage to peaches. Hezekiah Smerker remarks on the impact, while Obadiah Oldbeau questions who the haughty peach refers to, reflecting local chatter about fruit quality and weather effects.
A mistaking report of drowning leads to a scene where widows in weeds comfort each other. One widow jokes about their attire while another replies that their husbands never skimmed on dress, and the exchange turns to memory and mockery of mourning attire.
The exchange notes deacons resuming grace at meals as they stop chasing the devil around the stump and giving in to political fantasies. Sallie asks why and Willie responds with a wry remark about how gracious a man can be when he is not chasing trouble.
A man asks a dealer to show him a more expensive dog collar and then reveals a plan to have someone steal the wife’s dog as a showpiece. The exchange highlights a troubling motive involving theft and deception.
Comic dialogue shows Joe musing on renting himself as a mascot for lonely women. Jim asks for clarification. Joe laments that whenever he gets close to a girl she ends up marrying someone else.
A short exchange comically contrasts hair curl origins. A girl from Bickerford is disliked for her curly hair, the other person retorts that their own hair is curly too but argues hers is natural, highlighting social bias and misplaced judgment.
A misread quotation notes someone who has quit prior affiliations and, in a digressive aside, says he does not play cards not even bridge whist. The line implies he has severed ties behind him, reflecting a wary stance on social games and trust.
A Sunday school scene features Harry answering a teacher’s question about the prodigal son. He says the father welcomed the return with a kiss and embrace, illustrating forgiveness and reunion in concise dialogue.
In a domestic dispute report Spinks accused his wife of lacking judgment while she scrutinized him, then remarked she was starting to see it. Theqame anecdote highlights the couple’s tense exchange and mounting strain within the home.
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