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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
6
A fashion column advises on belting gowns to flatter different body types. Short waisted figures should avoid heavy belts and use slim belts or sashes. long waisted figures may wear high draped belts with ornaments. Collars and hats are described, including Tudor and lace collars and various wearable silhouettes with color and material suggestions.
A vintage description extols muffs as versatile fashion props, surpassing gloves in power to coquetry. It praises satin and chiffon finishes, rose decorations, and color matching with gowns and hats, citing lavender, pale yellow, and golden yellow ensembles as standout pairings.
A curious old remedy device aims to end restless infant nights. A wire ticket plated clamp attaches to springs and a bed rail to keep covers on, preventing kicks. Marketed for homes with active sleepers, it costs 25 coats.
A quirky report highlights changeable taffeta ribbons used in new gowns, embroidery platma on tallopinade salt, and grown tulle covered with white fox details. Jewelers note milk white pearls rising in popularity as Dwrasol handies morph into elaborate year end home items with fruit accents.
A clipped diary style fragment references an engagement and a fear of absence, with a dismissive reply that casts doubt on the narrator’s certainty. The tone suggests a personal note or diary entry rather than formal notice.
Fannie longs for the stage from childhood and secretly pursues a seven night debut with a friend’s help. A gritty backstage world, a tense arc with Tom testing her resolve, and a chance encounter in the audience lead to a final, decisive confrontation that ends her acting ambitions.
A cryptic snippet suggests a discreet reconciliation after a hidden romance. The text implies secrecy and forgiveness as a path forward, reflecting a tense, private resolution rather than public dispute.
A Scotland Yard detective extols thumb language as a telltale social and moral gauge. He claims a closed thumb betrays deceit, an extended thumb signals good intent, and a soft handshake reflects weakness, urging caution in judgments of both men and women.
A Cassell's Saturday Journal piece humorously lists signs of spring from the spread of grass and budding trees to street mischief, lawn mowers, cold jokes in papers, and Aunt Matilda brewing herb decoctions. The Old Codger laments aches and the season’s arrival with playful mock certainty.
While visiting London, D E Osborne of Auburn noted a cabman would not accept a sovereign. After a short ride the driver refused the gold and asked for a drink, saying it would be a shame to break it for that. Osborne finally paid a shilling and admitted being wrong about satisfaction.
Lace studded with gems will feature prominently at the coronation with amethysts garnets sapphires emeralds and even diamonds costing four to two hundred dollars per piece. Semi precious stones plus roses and lilies of the valley are noted as popular flowers while wine is described as a foe to buyers and ally to sellers.
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