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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
2
A fashion feature discusses the sleeveless coat as a chic evening garment with a skeletonized construction. It praises light fabrics, satin trims, and delicate La France lace patterns, noting color pairings with pinks, pale greens and blues. It also offers hair and scalp care tips for healthy, luxurious hair.
A fashion note argues for two skirts paired with a single tailored coat. It suggests a long wear for a versatile outfit, with a dressy satin option and a practical broadcloth or worsted outer piece. Tailors may offer affordable throwpieces to expand a coat's use.
The article discusses how skin health mirrors general health, noting that poor health from overeating impure air lack of sleep and exercise nervous strain and harsh life events affect the complexion. It stresses removing the underlying causes and providing proper care and attention.
A design describes a stylish laundry bag with a turnover tap, floral inscription laundry bag, hem stitched frill, and ribbons. A loop of tape for hanging is suggested and the frill can run around the edge. Size should suit whether it holds all personal linen or only small items like handkerchiefs and collars.
The text promotes sleeplessness cures through exercise and simple remedies. It suggests deep breathing and drinking water before bed and in the morning. It notes almond meal as a gentle skin cleanser and lists easily digested foods ideal for children, including starches, with a lavender scented bath mixture for softness and fragrance.
The Ind, famed as the juvenile glass of fashion, will wear a suit at dancing class and parties that duplicates the little Eton boy’s attire. It features long trousers a waist length coat a laydown men car a white vest and a small high silk hat or allker for outdoor wear.
In Ranger's Pass the famed but beleaguered prospector Old Joe Cannill returns to town amid a publicity stir. A bad yet comic misread of his alleged mining fortune ends in a humorous reception when the crowd learns his windfall is not gold but a family’s needs and a joke by local partners.
An expert explains that township roads need only 15 to 25 miles of improvement with cost around 3000 per mile. Proposes a 1/3 each funding split among township state and federal, financed by 20 year bonds. Illinois could gain most from state aid, with farm taxes bearing the burden, and nationwide aid to follow as states adopt similar laws.
A reflective piece argues against fashion’s tyranny over the body, condemning corsets and tight footwear while extolling natural beauty. It lampoons artificial standards, praising Greek restraint and exposing the clash between art, taste, and manufactured modesty. The essay highlights how footwear and adornment distort the foot and threaten health.
In a discussion on aerial craft the speaker distinguishes balloons from heavier than air devices. He expects militarized flight to come from aerodromes and tetradons, foresees airships potentially ending warfare, yet warns a single cheap craft could destroy a seven million dollar ship and devastate cities.
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