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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
3
A poem recounts Phyllis Grey's grave with moss and lichen on a moss-checked stone. The inscription notes Phyllis, Sixteen Fifty-three, and reflects on family history from Stuart and Roundhead lineages to a late infant death.
A Union lieutenant and his detail ride to a Southern home seeking shelter. He befriends Marjorie and her aunt, shares flirtatious moments, and plans a harmless respite before a violent confrontation shatters the interlude. The return of dawn reveals the danger and cost of war.
The San Francisco Examiner surveys the Apollo statue in the Vatican Belvedere noting it was likely cast for bronze with marble later. It explains the thin drapery and extended arm hinting at a metal original and contrasts the refined muscles with grace over truth. It compares a related Diana statue, likely bronze originally, and critiques its proportion and drapery.
Practical camp cooking method from Harpers Round Table explains building a simple fire with notched poles and a ground fire for one or two meals, and shows adding a crane for longer stays to support a kettle, ensuring ventilation and safe handling of utensils.
Clifton R. Scudder, fishing with Samuel Cupples near Avalon California, hooked a 130 pound tuna at 7 am after a seven hour battle. The boat towed 20 miles before landing the fish at 2 pm. The catch set a new landings record.
The article describes afternoon frock trimming with Barb lace and black chantilly lace used on plain skirts and bodices. It notes lime graduated widths for lace trims and suggests fast, effective ways to adorn skirts and bodices with lace.
The bicycle gown shifts from sedate to sporty with golf red, Scotch plaids and checks. The standout is the Scotch tween gown with reversible plaid side, keep unlined for a dramatic, fashionable cycling outfit.
A detailed description of a tan blouse waist with fancy braid trim and a crush collar. It features a fitted lining, seamless back with waist gathers, invisible front closure, lace frill, and a blousey front over a belt. Sleeves have a slight mousquetaire fullness. Hat shown is velvet with ribbon flowers and ostrich plumes.
The article notes eight to ten inch rainy day boots worn by girls who tramp and women facing heavy rain. It compares waterproof boots to rubber shoes, saying they trap heat and make the boot airproof while offering weather protection, reflecting contemporary popular science ideas.
In buying a veil a salesgirl showed a useful method by knotting the veil ends and center to fit over a hat brim. The knots hold the veil in place for longer wear and easier arranging. The piece warns that many women neglect their veils, risking frays and tears and appearance.
Marie Masaeus Higgins writes from Cinnamon Gardens Colombo Ceylon to The Clubwoman describing her work among Singhalese women. The missive notes social contexts and Women's roles in local life.
The article notes the orphanage sheltering over fifty girls aged seven to nineteen under foreign guardianship. Some residents moved to homes of their own and adopted new daily customs from foreigners, calling the changes an improvement. The women express gratitude for the enlightenment provided within the limited scope possible.
The passage explains how to tailor hairstyles to different face shapes and figures. It suggests rounding styles for narrow faces, avoiding crown alignments that emphasize sharp features, and adjusting height for round and stout figures. It also notes coils behind the ears and neck fullness to balance proportions.
The season's full dress slipper is white satin or white kid with silver beads and many variations. New white kid shoes are made from a washable skin. White and tan shoes will dominate hot weather with white satin ties and steel clasps or diamond buckles on the instep.
The article urges women to take a two hour afternoon period for relaxation, a bath, and a rest an hour before dressing. It notes a ten minute post dinner nap can form a useful habit and that mind control can help waking at a set time after a bath and night attire.
The notice describes a 6 to 13 year old dainty frock with blouse bodice, left side invisibly closed, two rows of shirring creating a pointed yoke, wide sailor collar, bishop sleeves, and a fitted lining. It highlights fashionable trims like grenadines, ombre stripes, black and white or brown and drab combos, monkey skin leather, lilac accents, and various accessories for the season.
A fragment notes cloth choices for children with various colors and patterns. It mentions plaids brilliant hues stripes and taffetas suitable for developing garments. The language suggests care in selecting fabrics that are becoming and appropriate for young wearers.
An excerpt from Harper to the Bazar describes how long feather boas and lace trimmed capes remain in fashion for cool days. It notes small collars, ruffles, and satin linings as prevailing details. Colors include black brown and light gray with light gray favored with dark gowns.
In the past decade China faced money scarcity and began selling offices to wealthy individuals who lack state exams, recouping payments via usury. Mandarins fear reforms will erase traditional promotions and resist openings to European culture, risking backlash against foreigners.
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