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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
2
Illustrations of latest cesturies worn by society leaders emphasize an optimistic temperament as youthkeeping advice. It praises cheerful manners, mentions a new wide satin ise belt with dual buckles, and describes hats for morning wear in linen and batiste.
The piece notes a rise in spring gowns with dark blue zibeline and novel attaching styles. It mentions a collarless jacket with striped or trimmed revers, white Corti wall stitching, and a new double faced linen destined for summer fashion. Flexible skirt designs and minimal trimming are also discussed.
Describes an elegant long black taffeta carriage coat featuring a jabot vest effect, perforated strap trims, large taffeta collar, embroidered linen collar, and white satin lining. Highlights lace yokes, lace insertions, velvet ribbon lattice, and a recurring black and white fashion motif across gowns and fabrics.
Swiss watchmaker David Perret of Marin near Neuchatel perfected an electric watch claimed to revolutionize clockwork. It runs on electricity and shows exceptional accuracy, gaining only seven tenths of a second in five weeks. An observatory expert calls it as precise as costly chronometers. The device resembles a standard gentleman's watch, priced around $60, and requires no rewinding for fifteen years.
A stylish toque features crisp white gauze with narrow black chenille threading. A scarf effect of black chantilly lace decorates the front while black velvet loops crown the hat and jet ornaments imitate daisies. The droop at the back remains a common seasonal element.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes a fashion note on the smart wear of the period. Embroidered shirt waist features and a matching linen stock with embroidery extending around the neck band and finishing at the ends for a coordinated look.
A housewife’s experiments suggest tinware cleans with a damp soda cloth, and varnish on straw matting keeps items looking fresh and durable. Enamel fruit strainers attach to sinks for convenience, while cotton stains disappear when treated with dampness and sulfur. Used tea leaves with hot water clean varnished paint, followed by drying with a clean cloth.
A lighthearted exchange features a young woman describing her graduation attire with a witty Uncle, while a Bible-reading gag shows a father embedding bills in marked chapters. A city visitor humorously inspects a police magistrate among a rough haul, highlighting deceptive appearances.
In a lively exchange, Deacon De Good and Walter discuss beverage options. They settle on dry humor about bottled spring water specially prepared for the establishment, while one insists on beer. The dialogue hints at city water versus pure mountain water and a playful demand for beer.
A playful tourist asks to trade a mule for an automobile. Mr Erastus Pinkey responds that a mule balks when hungry but an automobile offers more reliable action. The tale hints at humor over rural practicality and exchange dynamics.
A curious exchange unfolds as a female observer critiques a seventeen year locust study, while a famed lawyer probes a client’s defense. The banter discusses responsibility, perception, and the cost of counsel in a sharp exchange between friends and professionals.
The New York Times notes Swift’s quip about Dobley’s latest film and its portrayal of wrecked sailors on a barren island. The exchange highlights a sharp, tongue in cheek take on a new release.
A humorous exchange between nannies about a meek billy goat believed to have eaten a Bible. A cartoonish line pokes at religion and a quip about distinguishing real cut glass from imitation ends with a coupon-like offer.
A fragment recalls a grim remark about a troubled youth Polley wandering mentally. Neighbors recount a callous aside that he is “safe enough” because he cannot wander far, hinting at restraint or confinement in a small community.
A hotel proprietor brags of appeasing guests with a room for kickers and an absentminded waiter, while a guest avoids remark. Mrs. Torkins argues poker lacks excitement compared to progressive euchre, claiming long poker play can provoke anger and silence.
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