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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
2
Beaver Berl titled The Maid of Maiden Lane appears in a city column with mentions of The Row of Orange Ribton and reference to Puntinnen ev ane 4 Beaven, son ba, indicating a fragmented society note or quirky character sketch from the period.
A collage reflects varied items from a historic paper: global folly and conflict, political chatter, crime and punishment, aviation, and social curiosities. Quoted bits mention the Mad Mullah, Macedonia killings, a Kentucky pigeon shooting accident, Canada’s governance tensions, and diverse curiosities from Stanford to Chicago.
Amelia Barr presents a late night parlor scene as Arenta Van Ariens learns of social intrigues and potential matches. Cornelia, Rem, and Lieut Hyde maneuver through flirtation and family expectation while a budding romance unfolds under tense scrutiny.
Hyde and Cornelia unexpectedly encounter each other on a Pearl Street stroll. He anxiously ponders the moment and sends a visiting card to Cornelia via a rush-basket of violets from Prince’s, while Cornelia heads to the Universal store with a simple morning gown, Hyde eager to accompany.
A Philadelphia lawyer recalls a settlement involving Wayne MacVeagh and the Pennsylvania Railroad in a $7,000 damage claim for a death. The client remarried soon after, prompting a humorous exchange about settling the case. The deal was reached for $4,000 and the matter never went to court.
An ornithologist recounts a blue jay cracking hickory nuts with a hammering beak and shouting during the struggle. The humorous anecdote notes how the jay loses patience when he misses and hops about, uttering a profane chorus as the nut breaks.
Richard Croker is noted for possessing the best set of whipperers in the country, a claim described with flourish as a mark of distinction, though the phrasing remains obscure and satirical in tone.
The article describes a yellow taffeta dinner gown with white chiffon fichu and lace trimmed sleeves, plus a white panne velvet hat with yellow accent. It details summer gowns in pale blues greens and creams, with separate walking suits and refined hats, noting fashion trends and fabric choices for hot weather. It also offers home care tips and gown smartening ideas, including ammonia for bites and vinegar for meat tenderness, ending with commentary on the appeal of Brilliant Blue in fashion.
The article discusses styling details from a bygone period, highlighting black turbans with side or back appeal, sapphire blue evening gowns, and mermaid-like sapphire elements. It covers lace hair decorations, ostrich pompons, tulle rosettes, rhinestone centers, and hair ornaments. It notes future skirt width, medieval-inspired gathers, French canvas for blouses, and Parisian loose jackets in Eton style with front-only shaping.
iGO bow lengths and long pointy ends appear in styles with capo pair ti Jars and colored velvets trimmed with lace though fur remains unsuitable. New silk satin blouses feature lathed open fronts over satin bands, with plain yokes attached. Evening shoes show large rosette flowers and champagne colored gloves trend with lace and long mitten sleeves forming a point over the hand.
The piece highlights spring textiles like silk and wool crepon with white novelties and delicate plaid effects. It notes lunettes of benzoned bows and details on gowns and sleeves. Also shared are a tea time recipe using milk lard and eggs, plus chenille embroidery rising in popularity among needlework enthusiasts.
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