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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
9
News in Brief reports the 100th birth anniversary of Edwin Forrest observed in Philadelphia with observances. It also notes Belgian floods drowning 31, Livonia executions, and congressional actions on fortifications and naval militia.
The article describes kimono styled evening wraps in satin with embroidery in Japanese motifs. Designs feature rolled fronts, turned cuffs, bordered edge points, tassels, and feather bands. Removable ruffles enhance drape and stiffness, with ready access to embroidery ribbons for decorative effects.
The article notes fashion shifting from silk gowns to stylish cloth options with mono tones. It describes a rare French cashmere gown with a thirteen-gored skirt, fitted hip line, full flare, and a deep collar with lace yoke, jeweled buttons, and velvet cuffs.
Summer gowns feature embroidered bands on shirt waists with linen duck bands suitable for flat darning. A new pattern free darning spreads across wash and silk fabrics. Canvas and etamine designs appear with crochet insertions and edging formed on a wood needle like hairpin, finished with fine thread crochet. Tatting wheels and edges gain popularity as practical handwork for spare moments.
A princess gown gaining favor in the fall debutante season is depicted in white crepe radium. The skirt ends with three deep tucks and a decollete neck is covered with white lace medallions over gold. Narrow lace outlines the neck, bodice, and sleeves, with a double frill of lace and gold thread.
A Paris novelty features leather ruffles sewn around the bottom of the skirt to protect it from street dust and dirt. The leather ruffles are described as durable and fashionable for city wear.
White will prevail in millinery this spring with hats of all sizes while turbans in crimson chiffon feature poppy wreaths and tiny gold roses adorn dark hats. Empire tea gowns lead the graceful gowns as black velvet trims rise on dresses and long waistlines give way to cleaner lines.
Fashion notes show tailored shirt waists staying in style for sports attire. Designs mimic familiar plaited shoulders and shirt cuffs instead of long fitted cuffs. Makers favor mannish, severe looks, with some heavy conventional waists featuring rolling collars, elbow sleeves, and turnback cuffs in linen.
New Ripple from Paris describes quaint brocaded evening wrist bags that evince Parisian charm. Each bag features a jeweled clasp a small mirror a powder puff and a bloom of youth as a novelty accessory.
Ribbon embroideries for dress garniture illustrate old crafts repurposed for new adornment. The passage notes this pretty, familiar technique on fancy items for women, and observes how in modern ornamentation of dress accessories it takes on a distinct appearance.
Empire gowns are gaining favor among the well dressed, praised for grace and pictur esque lines. Designers prefer soft diaphanous fabrics with short lace boleros, suggesting pale green mousseline de sole over self tone taffeta and green silk eyelet boleros. Black velvet bows finish the look.
A detailed description of a violet velvet blouse featuring a draped bottom, button ornaments, a velvet collar bordered by taffeta plaits, and embroidery. The waistcoat uses overlapping velvet pieces with tiny buttons, finished with lace ruffies. The chemisette is lace, the girdle velvet, and full sleeves end in lace cuffs and ruffles.
Cream 4 tablespoons butter with 1 cup sugar then beat in 1 well beaten egg. Fold in 144 cups flour with salt and baking powder. Add flour in portions with milk alternately, then melt chocolate into batter and bake 30 minutes. Sauce beats 2 eggs light, add 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 cup thick cream until whipped cream consistency.
Black suede wrist gloves are worn to enhance the hand’s appearance. They pair well with theater waists and, not sailing readily, can last the economical girl through a season.
Street costumes from Paris described in detail with two outfits. The first features violet cloth, a bell skirt with deep braid trim, a short braided bolero, velvet waistcoat with gold embroidery, a braided girdle with knots and buckles, and sleeves with braid cuffs. The second ensemble uses checked wool with a plaited front skirt, a flounced hem, a blouse with a round yoke and crossed straps, velvet collar and girdle, and embroidered velvet sleeves.
Associate Justice Henry Billings Brown of the U S Supreme Court plans to retire after ten years on the bench. He will serve through the current term and likely retire in the fall, citing failing sight though still vigorous. Born 1836 in South Lee Massachusetts he studied Yale and Harvard Law before entering practice in Michigan.
The Charleston News and Courier laments overreliance on nerves in medical diagnoses. It contrasts past simple illness labels with present terms like nervous prostration and nervous dyspepsia, arguing doctors use nerves when unsure to affirm the diagnosis and trigger patient anxiety.
The Indianapolis News ridicules claims that abundant electrical current will blind humanity. It distinguishes between tested scientific demonstrations and speculative theories, noting real science requires patient research rather than long-range conjecture.
The article portrays M. Fallieres as a music loving French president who forsook tobacco. It notes his skill as a billiard player and his enthusiasm for shooting, contrasting him with past leaders like Faure Grevy MacMahon Thiers and Carnot, who smoked or fired with notable incidents.
A 120 year old whalebone rib umbrella discovered in Greenock England provides shelter for a whole family when opened. The text notes language groups in Italy Sicily and surrounding areas with counts for French German Slavic Albanese Greek Catalonian and mentions product claims for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children with usage for feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders colds and worms and lists a 25 cent price and a free sample offer.
An advertisement touts Lewis' Factory cigars from Peoria Illinois praising long trust and "the signature" slogan. The text includes endorsing quotes about quality value and references to Mrs Wingslow's Soothing Syrup aimed at teething children and relief of windcolic.
Peisler brothers in Wapakoneta Ohio claim three kittens with seven tails two with two tails and one with a single tail grow from their backs along the spine. The extra tails are fully developed and nearly as long as the natural tails according to BExchange.
The article describes rural French postmen who supplement their government salaries by running errands for villagers along their routes. They earn fees for services, and in summer they bicycle their rounds while in winter they walk due to weather and distance.
A French tailor who advertised English speaking once paused to find the right word for a girdle that sat too high. With a flash of inspiration he told the customer “Madyame your curvature is too upstairs,” prompting amusement and a reminder of language quirks.
The Codex Alexandrinus is described as the museum's most valuable book with an estimated value of 1,506,000 dollars. The artifact draws high appraisal for its antiquity and significance among the collection.
An Ohio woman details a life change after abandoning coffee for Postum Food Coffee. She describes recovery from heart trouble indigestion and nerves, improved strength and clarity, and renewed interest in daily tasks. She attributes the transformation solely to Postum and mentions the company and its promotional booklet.
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