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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
7
A tutorial on crocheted collars jabots and linen lace neckpieces showing materials cost, crochet patterns, machine made versus handwork, and how to accessorize outfits with hats and tailored suits. Includes instructions for Irish lace patterns, insertion widths, and finishing details by Julia Bottomley.
Mourning millinery trends move away from strict all black as gray and white crepe fabrics gain popularity. Designers show black crepe with white accents and gray crepe options, noting that crape quality and workmanship define elegance more than heavy trimming. Small bonnet shapes and narrow brims dominate, with Rembrandt styles expanding choices for wearers. The pictured hat features a black crepe frame with facing details.
The passage outlines sash designs such as side tied backs with short ends and front tied sashes with central bows. It notes flat bows with long pleated ends, hemstitched ribbon hems, tasselled fringe on fleet edged sashes, and mid front ties with fringe edged loops.
Lace trims handbags much as leather trims hats. A tan suede bag outlined with a narrow cream valenciennes lace along the top, fulled neatly around the corners.
An illustrated description presents a draped skirt with options of straight panel or plaited chiffon fill, a vest effect and Medici collar, and a broad lace collar. Suitable fabrics include soft silks or poplins. pattern 6329 fits busts 34 to 42 inches. Medium size needs 51f yards of 36 inch material. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
A delicate frock style is pictured with embroidered collar cuffs and a Roman sash. The pattern 6339 covers sizes 4 to 12 years and uses about 2 1/4 yards of 36 inch material for medium size.
A man of high social position is forced to stay in a small town for a couple of days. He asks a small boy for directions to the post office and receives a calm, patient reply. The anecdote appears in Lippincott's.
A London Punch quip argues that a man who is not drunk by ten o'clock is not trying, implying support for earlier pub closing and reflecting social attitudes toward drinking.
An ingenious convict who recently escaped from Lydenburg jail in South Africa was captured on a farm. Police traced the man to the rural property after a prolonged manhunt and brought him into custody without further incident.
A long warning notes backache and headaches as signs of kidney weakness. Doan's Kidney Pills have helped many, including Mrs. Anna Bossard of St. Paul who suffered severe pain and dizziness before recovery.
The article humorously notes female Culex mosquitoes as the deadly biters, entering homes through fine screens while male mosquitoes stay outside singing. It suggests females thirst for blood, while males sip rainwater, concluding the season will end with frost.
A Mrs Walter Rogers of St Louis describes a dry scaly scalp illness in her daughter that spread with itching and hair loss. She notes three months of treatment without relief until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used, claiming full recovery in three weeks. Printed advertising copy seeks buyers and samples from Cuticura.
A meek traveler is invited by a local man to see the meaning of real excitement through house hunting and bargain hunting, promising his wife’s guidance after mentions of hunting Buffalo and bear during travels abroad. The exchange hints at a playful, lively local scene and domestic adventure.
A light quarrel turns on pillow cases as a wife festoons pillows with sham disputes while her husband protests the constant decorating. The exchange reveals domestic irritation with a humorous edge.
A brief exchange contrasts a husband who goes out for a constitutional every evening with a spouse who keeps it inside the house. The witty line captures domestic humor about routines and privacy.
A promotional note claims Dean's Menthola cough drops aid bronchial weakness sore chests and throat troubles available at all druggists. A tongue in cheek line contrasts a woman's unspoken meanings with a man's unstated sentiments.
Danish educators in Copenhagen receive an annual stipend of 330 dollars as part of a city funded education program. The report notes the amount and context within the Danish schooling system.
An amateur explorer returning from Mexico recounts his first engagement with revolutionists. He explains a bullet wound near the heart but survives, joking that his heart was in his mouth at the moment. Friends marvel at his survival and humor.
A humorous dialogue unfolds as a clerk, a magician, and Miss Ancient discuss spotting flaws in a dress and guessing ages. A shy interruption hints at embarrassment and social teasing without serious consequence.
A brief aphorism notes that a man who is obliging tends to win popularity since such behavior invites others to impose upon him. The reflection links ease in yielding with social appeal and potential manipulation.
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