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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
24
The article details Samoan shark hunting methods using canoes and rope nooses, baited hooks, and barrels to drag sleeping sharks from lagoons. It describes daytime and night tactics, including divers attacking head or tail, and the dangers of the sport.
The article traces the American Bonapartes to Jerome Bonaparte through a Patterson marriage in Baltimore in 1863 and notes annulment by Jerome’s brother. It also links the European line to the Herman princess and mentions Charles Joseph as a longtime secretary to the American body from 1890 to 1906.
The Smithsonian begins work to preserve the U S flag from Fort McHenry known for its role in the War of 1812. Mrs Fowler of Boston leads the project with the nation’s leading expert in restoration, aiming to safeguard the famed Star Spangled Banner for future study.
A fashion note observes girdles trending through many outfits from gowns to suits in Fifth Avenue displays. The belt idea appears above and below hips with decorative touches, influencing blouses, lingerie frocks, and evening gowns, while even waistcoats sport two-point belts and buttons.
Guidance on improving health and appearance through breathing, skin, and rest. Advice includes cold water soaks with soda for feet, avoiding stress to calm nerves, and using borax in alcohol to treat damp hands. Mentions rest and bed for headaches and quiet to restore nerves.
Tailors use pique for gown and coat finishing while dressmakers favor sheer lingerie looks. A white crepon gown with embroidered round skirt and matching short coat features an elaborate blouse showing at the fronts. Also described is a white deport with deep flounces and sapphire blue spotted crepon details, plus suggestions for colored linings to mix negligees for travel or a mermaid bride.
White furs on black velvet gowns and white velvets or chiffons are very fashionable at the moment. The refined use of swan down trimming from past styles adds a quaint note, and the soft white fox fur creates a charming evening effect.
The passage details a decorative hat suited for windy days. A gay straw crown features pearl embroidery, with a green silk finishing band. The description highlights its stylish, light design and practical use on windy weather.
The piece reviews soft peau de soie and floral fabrics for warm weather wear with white, green, and striped motifs. It notes embroidered and quilted details, new unions of plain and patterned materials, and delicate trimmings in pinks purples and blacks.
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