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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
7
Women’s fashion notes describe the American Beauty hat a large rough straw crown adorned with red velvet roses for day wear, and an evening bonnet trend with chiffon frames and striped ribbons. A brunette’s dainty bonnet at a dinner is highlighted, plus the rise of polka dots in summer fabrics and coordinated outfits with satin brocade and Harrow braid accents.
A guide to lace neck trims with double or satin ribbon, pairing lace to heighten beauty. Describes a turquoise blue turquoise ribbon collette with two lace ruffles and ribbon loops, plus a matching fancy straw hat trimmed with turquoise satin puffs and flowers.
A descriptive feature on an out of town trousseau showcasing empire fashion gowns. Includes an olive green cashmere and panne velvet ensemble with fitted yoke, concealed seam line, fern motif embroidery, and an olive green panne velvet overdress recalling Napoleonic court robes. A white silk and brocade empire gown with a muslin de sole sash is also described with lace ends.
A fashion note describes the American Beauty hat looking better on brunettes with Helen Grey-Page cited and suggests this season’s trend uses white pique striped with contrasting tones to create a striking, stylish accessory.
A farewell gift taken to India by Lady Curzon is a finest linen tea cloth. It bears the names of London’s titled women, embroidered in white cotton across the hem. The piece is described as a beautiful souvenir she will enjoy in her home in India.
A snippet from a Chicago news item features Mr Bimstead and Mins Wellwood discussing a young Lempley. The dialogue hints at romantic letters and propriety as they part, conveying social tensions and old fashioned wit.
Reader notices extoll Union Pacific for superior service and travel comfort with a focus on liberal patrons. Promotes Santa Fe Route as fastest West to Chicago via direct connections, highlighting vestibuled limited expresses, Pullmans, dining cars, and C F Warren as general agent in Salt Lake City. Also notes McClure's May issue introducing Booth Taskington from Indianapolis with a new modern American life novel.
Mrs. Margaret Bootman died at Hoosick Falls New York aged 103. She came from Germany aboard a ship wrecked sixty years ago. She and her 10 month old child were lashed to a mast and drifted three days without food or water before rescue by an American vessel. When asked for longevity secret she said early to bed and early to rise.
In Albany lawmakers clash over abolishing the death penalty, arguing over the future of justice. A satirical aside calls back to Hostetter Stomach Bitters and a courtroom quibble about legal costs and worth. The Office Boy, reading law, and a Lawyer discuss the value of quibbles and objections in a brisk exchange.
Since 1856,104 persons have been killed by lightning in Franca. The claim appears in a period ad style block noting dangerous weather risks and promoting health remedies. The fragmentary text also includes old endorsements for Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and Piso's Cure.
Georgiana Dean, formerly with the M B Church mission in Liberia and graduate of Frances E Willard Hospital, writes from Chicago Jan 20 1899 praising Peruna Drug Mfg Co. for curing catarrhal dyspepsia and stomach ailments in patients under medical care. She describes symptoms such as coated tongue belching dizziness loss of appetite and heart palpitations and notes sending a free health book by Dr Hartman.
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