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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
3
A nostalgic verse recounts a beloved lane shaded by emerald trees and blooming flowers. The speaker recalls meeting a beloved there, sharing kisses and forgiveness, and cherishing memories of joyous hours that bind them even as years pass.
A narrator recalls a near fatal moment from his voyage back to England after five years in Australia. He wins May Bradstone’s hand despite Jacob Kiel’s dark threat, and the shock of Kiel’s presence aboard the steamer unsettles them as they sail toward old country shores.
A ship in a cyclone sinks parts of its masts and crew. The narrator, trapped in a cabin with Jacob Kiel, escapes by firing through a lock and joining a rescue. he clings to a mast and drifts to a boat with May Bradstone. Dawn reveals the narrator alive, but delirious, while May Bradstone learns of the peril and the would-be attacker.
The speaker recounts a perilous voyage with a crew member steering off course, fears punishment upon landing, and the abandonment of a companion Jacob Kiel. They were picked up aboard Green's ship and eventually landed in England where May and the narrator were married, with vows never to cross the ocean again.
An illustrated article by Frederick A. Ober details Morro Castle dating from Ponce de Leon era and completed in 1584. It outlines the circumvallation line from Morro to San Cristobal, Fortaleza, Puerta de Espana, San Pedro, Santiago, and San Geronimo, with completion dates through 1771 and eastern batteries at San Antonio and Boqueron.
The passage notes plaid belts as stylish yet over popular, pairing them with cloth, skirt, and plaid silk blouse. It suggests women mindful of toilette details favor a belt belonging to a special clan, with a light humorous tone.
A simple boy shirt waist crafted in Percale or Gingham with front box plait and buttonholes, full waist gathers, plain regu lation sleeves with cuffs, and a neat neck turn over collar. Winter versions in flannel or cheviot extend size range from 4 to 12 years. One and a half yards of 36 inch fabric suffices for a 6 year old.
A Chicago physician Dr. Charles Gatchell and fellow doctors rode to Omaha for a homeopathic convention. In Galesburg a wedding party decorated the wrong sleeper section six. Gatchell slept through the stunt until rice old shoes and flowers showered him. The crowd fled before his tale could finish.
A German women’s encyclopedia project called the Frauenlexikon is near publication. Miss Simon, who studied economics in England, is linked with Frau Schewerin and oversees the working-woman movement section, sharing duties on this gender focused reference work.
Mrs Hobson mother of Naval Constructor Hobson reports thousands of letters from diverse social classes after her son Richmond Pearson Hobson’s Atlanta visit. Many request photographs and autographs though she cannot meet all demands and fears needing extra stenographers to handle the backlog.
Twenty nine sheep introduced into the Australian colonies in 1758 are now represented by 120000000 of the finest wool sheep in the world. The trees in the streets of Paris are looked after by a public official appointed solely for that purpose.
The piece describes ear florets as a novel jewelry form designs in plain gold or pearl and diamond mounts. Florets are designed to fit the ear lobe with minimal visible fastening and can be used for pendant drops or as a complete ornament. Some patterns suit pierced ears while others use a fine hook.
The text notes smallpox as the most infectious disease, followed by measles, highlighting their high contagion levels. It reflects a healthcare viewpoint prioritizing awareness of these illnesses.
In Windsor Castle a suite serves the queen's chaplain with a private passage from the chaplain's study to the queen's apartments. The queen often uses the passage to consult him on important matters. One day, returning to her apartments after an interview, a parrot cried out.
The queen asks her chaplain what the parrot said, and he reluctantly reveals the bird told her, Go along, you ugly old woman. Victoria laughs that at least one voice in the kingdom speaks its mind.
Ten women in Britain hold peeress titles in their own right. The piece explains rights, marriage effects, and naming customs, then details coronets, robes, trains, and crown jewels for duchesses through baronesses, noting coronation use.
Among popular summer wear designs none surpass this blouse waist for pique and duck dresses. It features light blue dotted pique with white revers, trimmed with insertion and plastron front, a box plait chemisette option, and a cross-front closure at the waist. Two and a half yards of 44 inch fabric needed for a medium size. sizes 32 to 40 inches bust.
A guide on neckwear for lawn frocks suggests a white lawn stock as the best match. The bodice front remains trimmed while the back is toned down and joined to a high collar lined with stiff muslin. The stock is tucked or shirred with fullness forming the cravat width and back ends crossed.
A fragment discusses adjustable times and a white lawn suit suitable for wear. It mentions quitting the proper caper and pairing collars to match shirt waists in a social dress context.
The article notes Greek influence across dresses and lounging robes with long flowing lines and floor length fronts. It describes statuesque gowns suited to dignified carrying and praises the Grecian coiffure as a French refinement, using minimal ornaments and sculptural hair that blends with classical bust-inspired styles.
Fashion notes describe evening frocks cut princess with heavy fabrics and decorations of white dove and ostrich feathers. Veils are discouraged except certain light options while chiffon remains popular. New dress shields use detachable clasps, and polka dot ribbons plus fringe reappear in trims. Linen handkerchiefs gain practicality for outdoor use and sport.
Black Swill muslin dresses with pin-head dots and black lace will endure into autumn with wraps. Lawn dresses can be made at home using same weight lawn, unlined or lightly lined. Describes pink and white lawn ensembles with ruffles, satin ribbons, jabots, and Leghorn hats trimmed with pink roses and chiffon.
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