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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
10
A garbled column collection cites varied items from politics and society to humor. It references a Boston minister urging voting, a Denver man seeking marriage after long travel, price debates, aviation budgets, and social quirks including fashion and aging, all in a satirical, scattershot style.
A hostess famous for fastidious dress tore her gown at a debutante tea and a friend helped repair it. A maid produced a sewing case with prethreaded needles of all colors enabling quick repairs. The idea, she says, keeps black and white threads ready and saves time, effort, and patience.
A smart revival of black and white attire features a white linen skirt with black taffeta coat in Russian blouse style, accented by white linen buttons. Another option shows an oyster satin gown with a black satin underskirt, a black velvet girdle, and a dramatic wide black straw hat draped in white chiffon with white rose trim.
A description notes the effectiveness of a gray cloth gown paired with black panne and black Spanish lace. The ensemble combines subdued gray with contrasting black textures for a striking effect.
The article argues to select living room chairs based on each family member's needs and to choose curtains that balance privacy with light. It suggests using two-tier sash curtains on brass rods to allow either upper or lower sections to be drawn, tailoring the setup to the home life.
Narrow belts gain favor over wider girdles with chic appeal. Black patent belts one and a half inches wide feature buckles or antique silver. Plain stitched cloth belts match suits and may be trimmed with tiny white beads in back designs. Satin, car from, suede, and leather belts come in all widths and colors to suit styles.
Take three em broidered handkerchiefs for a dresser cover. Sew a row of insertion around each one and join them. Add a narrow lace around all. Use cambric in any preferred color. Tack at each corner. Attach a bow at each corner for easy removal.
The article notes efforts to produce novelty suede shoes in shades like sage green sea blue raspberry tea and the trend of pairing colored shoes with matching dresses black gowns or colored stockings. It mentions black stockings as a contrast and hints at economical options like lisle thread.
A historical examination of submarine dangers contrasts the high casualty potential with safety advances. The piece compares hull design, ballast tanks, and vents to a corked bottle, recounts the A3 sinking, and recalls the Porpoise incident near Newport in 1904, noting gradual improvement and voluntary service in the US Navy submarines.
Article outlines a satirical or critical presentation of Mme Georgette Lablance Maeterlinck’s views on married life. It lists ten decrees praising female domestic roles from food preparation to attire, mood management, and clever domestic performances, framed as guidance for wives in American reception.
A man recalls an ancestor killed in the revolution and takes pride in his record. A woman adds her uncle died in the Civil War's first battle as a private, noting he fell rather than being shot down. The exchange reflects wartime memory and family sacrifice.
An 1840s advertisement touts Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. It claims gum relief and reduces inflammation while curing wind colic, priced at 25 cents per bottle. It also notes ornamental penmanship as a flourishing industry and discusses platonic friendship and perpetual motion as theoretical ideas.
A witty exchange reveals a mutual affection strained by jealousy and possessiveness as one lover accuses the other of selfish exclusivity. The dialogue hinges on the tension between caring and control within a fragile relationship.
Senator Penrose quipped about Taft's anti monopoly message saying that in the past trust in riches was forbidden and now putting riches in trust is forbidden, reflecting a wary stance on financial power and reform.
A tense exchange unfolds in a conservatory as a young man apologizes for a stolen kiss. The woman responds with sharp reproach, insisting the incident was planned and unacceptable, framing the moment as a judged moral misstep.
A thirteen year old girl, described as a prim miss, stands before a New York Episcopal rector for her confirmations. When asked to recite the fifth commandment she says honor thy mother and thy father. The rector notes the changing era as the girl explains her mother taught her the commandment.
In an after-dinner speech Samuel Untermyer cites a tale in Pittsburg about a commercial traveler who urges a storekeeper to gift a cash register. The owner replies his wife is God’s make and provides the true, faithful accounting from the cashier’s cage with reverent gratitude.
A North Country man details relief from coffee dependence via Grape-Nuts and Postum. He reports improved health, appetite, sleep, stamina, and even eyesight after six weeks on the regimen, crediting Postum as his table beverage and Grape-Nuts as staple food. The testimonial is attributed to the Postum Company of Battle Creek, Mich.
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