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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
2
Constance grapples with a confusing situation after a visit from a man who claims to be her husband while a second man resembles him closely. Mrs. Fry counsels patience and discretion, suggesting the truth will surface. Constance plans to stay with her uncle and avoid further entanglement as the matter unfolds.
Constance faces a troubling revelation as a bedridden man claims to be her missing husband Vane Hamilton. Amid rumors of embezzlement, a bank defaulter named Ashley, and a mysterious Lenora, the pair confront memory, deception, and the possibility that the sick man is living under a dual identity.
Among winter house plants the easiest are winter blooming bulbs. Hyacinths require simple care with four to six inch pots for one to three bulbs. Roman hyacinths bloom by Christmas if potted in October and continuous planting yields a winter succession. Use plain garden soil with coarse sand, avoid manure, and provide drainage with broken charcoal or pebbles.
A Cincinnati Times-Star editorial mocks Medicine Hat Alberta as promoting itself for a boom in Canada while noting its famed frigid January climate and its weather reporter who recalls subzero zero readings. The piece highlights natural gas promises and the city’s advertising campaigns.
A humorous exchange unfolds when a man jokes about paying for a yard of pork. The butcher charges fifty cents per yard and gives three pig's feet, prompting the customer to realize three feet equal a yard. The exchange ends with the butcher’s practical correction.
The article describes fashionable pillows sized half a yard square and larger couch cushions with decorative embroidery and lace birds. It notes borders, trimming with jeweled details, and a plain middy for the sleeper’s head. A white cloth coat features openwork embroidery revealing green silk lining.
Long fitted coats remain in style but their skirt portions hinder ease of movement. Elbow length sleeves on Etons suit cold weather only with heavy furs and muffs to cover the arms. Tailored half length coats with matching skirts offer a severe, travel ready option seen among fashionable women at luncheon and during shopping.
The article discusses bullion embroidery on frail chiffons and gauzes, noting a mauve chiffon gown with intricate silver work. It argues most women prefer variety over a single standout gown and outlines tasteful use of gold and silver accents to enhance outfits without effort.
A vivid description details richness and harmonious color in new broadcloth outfits. Embroidery dominates, with metallics and velvet accents reinforcing trims. A blue broadcloth suit features a wide circular skirt, tiny tucks at the hips, and two deep embellishments.
Core tart apples with chopped dates and grated maple sugar then bake. Baste with water or maple syrup, cool and pack the jellied juice into the cores. Fill cups with apple jelly, set on ice, then dip and serve with melted marshmallow cream.
The passage details highly intricate tailored gowns with variations of empire long coats and jackets in colors from gray to claret purple green blue and plum. Many gowns feature sweeping ground touching skirts, bell shapes remain fashionable, and broadcloth cashmere velvet and voile are common fabrics.
A famous French milliner sent burnt orange silk peaver hats trimmed in dark brown velvet and plumes. The hats are described as exceedingly chic with a rich brown shade harmonizing with orange tones. Brown velvet binds the brim and folds around the crown with a brown plume on the side.
A description of a steel blue sicilienne with a silver tracery pattern offering a modish yet practical tailor-made look. The coat features deep shoulder pleats and fullness tucked into a fitted black satin girdle, with open fronts showing a white blouse and cravat. The sleeve design is leg-of-mutton, full at the shoulder and tapered below the elbow. the skirt finishes the ensemble.
A recipe for English crumpets uses warm milk one yeast cake and salt to form a stiff batter. When light add melted butter and soda with a little more flour. Let stand twenty minutes then bake in greased rings until both sides cook. Butter while hot and serve immediately.
The article praises a season of lavish style using sheer, shimmering materials and chiffon-like trims. It notes yards of fabric needed to create the new silhouettes and that trims must match the gown’s delicate quality for success.
Unique little capes gain vogue for semi warm evenings. Made from satin cloth or velvet trims, often light shades. Some feature collars, hook and eye closures, and gold-toned buttons.
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