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Semi Weekly Reporter in Waterloo, Iowa

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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

6

Taxicab fashion and Parisian couture in evening frocks

A lively feature reviews the taxicab gown trend and Paris fashion, detailing the opalescent silk foundation with draped chiffon, a drooping hat, and a high heeled shoe defined by a modern fetish for visibility. It notes the taxi culture as a public stage for dress and the allure of Parisian trends. It also covers summer wardrobe tweaks, necklines, collars, and black ensembles as practical fashion guidance for hot days.

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Peekaboo Blouses Prompt Translated Fashion Controversy

A fragmented fashion note discusses blouse trends and public reaction with terms describing transparency and layering. It notes wearers’ shifting attitudes toward necklines and the use of thin undergarments beneath sheer blouses that dominate the current style scene.

A Seaside Hotel Diary and Fashion Notes

A fragmentary diary from a seaside hotel recounts social boredom and gossip among guests. The writer laments lack of engaging activity, notes fashionable outfits and hats, and describes daily rituals at the hotel plaza and embroiderers. The letter mixes sharp humor with reflections on travel, flirtation, and the monotony of hotel life by the sea.

Inherited Wit and a Virginia Legacy in Seawall Tale

A fragmented reminiscence on Molly Seawell and the Seawell family of Virginia famed for wit. The dying Seawell asks his wife if he failed in being a good husband. she asks whether she failed in duty, provoking a final witticism from the dying man. The piece touches on literary legacy, millennial memory, and a brief fashion note on silk gloves and etiquette.

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Feminine Reflections on Parisian Tatoo Styles

The article discusses pointed tat styles with sharp front and back points, high sides, and a Parisian flair. It notes variety in materials from heavy cloth to embroidered fabric, with jewelry trends and European trinket imports influencing reflectively extravagant dress. It emphasizes how such fashion may endure for some time despite cost.

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