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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
4
The writer discusses new styles with belts and short chaleras, noting how properly shaped belts slim the waist and a dip in the back enhances the silhouette. Comments on cordon plaits, accordion pleats, and a gray messaline dress with cream ruffles and lace collar illustrate young woman fashion. Diplomacy versus candor is mused in marriage contexts.
A satirical piece arguing that marrying for appearance fails and that truthfulness rarely endures in marriage. It critiques male resistance to changing opinions, notes girls’ romantic ideals, and proposes a “school of matrimony” to curb rash choices and protect the young from romantic disappointments.
Vivid comic anecdotes recount Flossie Brown chasing romance with military men then eloping to a fort in Arizona and finally Alaska, ending in San Francisco. The piece rails at nudging habits and shares a chaotic afternoon with Margie and Bess, ending with a sharp punchline about a misdirected telegraphic joke.
New York scene captures a playful toast as Smith notes Jones has a son and heir and the household now represents the United Kingdom. Jones responds with wry timing about English, Irish, and a baby’s wails amidst a lighthearted expatriate moment.
The article highlights women in American agriculture, from dairy and poultry to large plantations. It profiles Emma Kelly of Kansas who worked from Alaska to North Dakota building a 400 acre wheat farm with mining claims, Mrs. Elle Seton Wilder who runs a 1600 acre Alabama plantation, and Mabel Babcock of the Noorth Shore poultry farm near Chicago, illustrating grit, leadership, and growing prosperity among women farmers across diverse regions.
Article highlights women like Edith Perkins Rockhill and Ella Fredericks managing farms and poultry businesses. It notes Harriet King’s Santa Gertrudes Ranch in Texas, Lucile Mulhall’s ranch in Oklahoma, and Georgia Burns’ cattle and mineral holdings in Indian Territory. Emphasizes women’s leadership, administrative skill, and self sufficiency in agriculture.
A vintage piece discusses how large expressive mouths have become fashionable for women. It notes artists and photographers seek the kiss expression, arguing big smiles flatter fuller lips while small mouths appear drawn, concluding the large mouthed girl may smile and be happy as the girl of the moment.
A sentimental verse about a mother missing her baby and dressing keepsakes, paired with a social critique of pearl necklaces. The prose section laments vanity and fashion, noting how real or imitation pearls affect taste, with warnings on vulgar displays across social classes.
A man says choosing a wife should start with the mother’s character. He claims a charming mother predicts a dependable daughter, noting his own awakening to love after recognizing his future wife’s mother, and describes lifelong affection formed before knowing his wife.
The article explores how back posture defines beauty in women, contrasting a straight, strong back and erect neck with a slouched, aging appearance. It stresses daily neck and back exercises and deep breathing to maintain a youthful, poised figure despite age. It also notes fashion images and a hat feature.
A spring fashion description highlights pale chiffon frocks with a double akirt and oblong lace motifs. The garment features a deep soke with a bloused waist and a small vest, long sleeves with high cuffs in alternating lace and cloth, showcasing delicate detailing.
An unnamed man asserts a doctrine praising warnings as a guide to favoring unique receptacles, noting their superior portability and practicality. The remark highlights reliance on faith and doctrine to justify preference for these designed items.
A report states German soldiers will be issued paper kettles of Japanese origin. The lightweight vessels boil water quickly, resist burning when hung over a fire, and can be used about eight times for around two cents each. The New Woman notes shifting views on flattery and female perception.
Feels like a collage of 1890s society notes covering perfume tastes of European royalty, amateur fashion design, working women’s homes, and civic efforts. Includes Empress of Russia perfume spending, Empress of Germany orchid fondness, Mellie Clay’s home project for working women, St. Louis juvenile court ties, and Missouri legislature food bill push prompted by a woman’s club federation.
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