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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
7
A long reflection on jealousy and social meddling unfolds with a salon anecdote of a rival wife who visits a country house to test her charm against the wife. The scene ends with a dramatic reveal and a bonfire of papers, followed by fashion notes on colors, hats, and gowns.
A pale yellow spotted net evening dress features a full panel trained with heavy lace and a jeweled bodice. The piece is paired with a bertha of net and a decollete neck, while a social critique notes many women are self centered and rarely show concern for others' troubles.
A man and a woman discuss the lure of public praise and the urge to attend fairs and events. The woman argues that a person often organizes duties for others to gain approval and recognition, leading to a life spent chasing praise rather than satisfying conscience. The dialogue questions self sufficiency and the need for external validation.
The article describes a mourning costume in black bendetta with a short jacket that has a curved back and is trimmed with rouleaux of fabric and black braid. The narrow waistcoat is of brelt with trim, and the elaborate sleeves are arranged in loose plaits with the bottom bordered by rouleaux.
The article discusses lace or shirred hats, chiffon and mousseline fabrics, and the cost of lace trims. It suggests making a bolero to match a chiffon waist, praises chiffon for its non creasing quality, and recalls a white voile gown that yellowed with time, highlighting fabric care cautions.
Mile J Wory of a Bolgian university announces experimental results on the attraction of bees to flowers. Perfume by scent offers little attraction. Artificial flowers are as attractive as natural ones if shaded. Brightly colored petals increase bee attraction. Bees are guided more by sight than by scent when leaving flowers.
The piece portrays Mary's mother and the social frictions around her, noting harsh judgments from a mother-in-law figure and the impact on Mary. It sketches how gossip and reputation shape reputations and provoke family tension amid a fragile community dynamic.
In Great Britain and Boston social reformers are praised for funding and organizing day nurseries and kindergartens. Pauline Agassiz Shaw funds and develops nurseries and industrial schools to aid poor mothers, while Elsie Clews Parsons argues for economic independence and broader child care reforms including nursery schools and school restaurants.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Miss Var Guiden and Beeond Duke in doubt about her intentions. References to Cater EH and a novel Moon Primer Ver RRL fives appear alongside notes on a pastor from Syracuse and Smith College. The text hints at Unitarian connections and 19th century religious education in London.
A 1966 Thanksgiving meditation rails at a shopkeeper Mary Ann and her vinegar face, urging readers to dismiss envy and malice. It contrasts a souring business decline with a kind word from a pleasant workingman, urging gratitude and self-control.
The 1887 Andrew Carnegie ironmaster and Mrs Carnegie, with daughter Margaret then in her teens, are described. Mrs Carnegie, a gracious hostess at Skibo Castle, supports her husband’s library initiatives and remains active in New York social circles and historic Scottish hospitality.
A reflective piece discusses how appearances affect perception, praising kindness and empathy. It notes the aging process can soften harsh expressions, and celebrates Thanksgiving as a time for gratitude and improved demeanor. Jane Moses is mentioned for her commissions to Lalique, highlighting jewelry artistry by royalty and nobility.
Queen Alazondra cherishes enamels as a lasting passion and her collection rivals that of the Ruasta empress in splendor. The piece recalls old time watch cases bearing verses from a bygone era, with cheerful lines like Onward and Swift, the hours do fly guiding readers through a nostalgic glance at decorative timepieces.
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