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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
7
The passage outlines attire for a business woman on outings to entertainment or dining, detailing a plain colored dress trimmed with velvet and snap fasteners, a picture hat, gloves, and accessible accessories. It emphasizes a dainty, stylish look with a fitted bodice and modest waist, suitable for public appearances and social settings.
A fragmentary, florid prose piece discusses chameleon ribbons and velvet flowers as fashion items. It abruptly shifts to a medical aside on weak ankles, proposing a frostinglike dressing for the ankle and a makeshift treatment involving fabric and lavender or similar materials. The text blends ornamental beauty with dubious remedies and stylistic flourishes.
A vintage knitting instruction outlines a child sweater for ages 1 to 6. It specifies white and pink German knit yarns, bone and steel needles, and an eight row basket pattern. Details include cast on 72 stitches, ribbed belt, belt length, back length, sleeve construction, collar, and finishing with buttons and ribbon.
An article describes a compact tea pot handle holder to prevent spills. A six by four inch quilted holder with plain edge binding and corner bows assists in keeping the handle steady while pouring. The piece is framed in a simple color to match the teapot and is presented as a handy accessory for tea service.
The article argues against extreme corsetry outlining and preserving a natural curve. It warns against tightness and discomfort, noting fit should avoid pinching at the top while seated and stresses that fashionable distortions age a woman. It cautions against devices of modern torture for women.
A detailed survey of veils in various fabrics such as chiffon, net, and gun metal gray, with descriptions of patterns, borders, and colors. It notes white chiffon veils, pale blue accents, and bold green borders, alongside car and automobile dress trends, red evening tones, and new seamless sleeves. It also covers emphasis on patch pressing and ironing techniques to avoid shine on delicate materials.
The article reviews costumes in a stage production, highlighting three Parisian gowns from the act and detailing their design, fabrics, and embellishments. It notes a white tailored gown with heavy embroidery, a snowy white coat and matching accessories, and a yellow chiffon gown with jewelry-inspired color blending. Prices and import from Paris are mentioned, with emphasis on craftsmanship and period fashion.
The article describes delicate velvet bonnets for infants in white pink and talebone hues. Details include shapes like poke and Quaker bonnets with flowers, satin ribbons, and wreaths. Notable bold designs feature pale pink velvet crowns, high fronts, and wide brims trimmed with satin and foliage accents.
This readable fragment describes making a decorative tidy card suitable for a toilet tidy or feather duster holder. It explains constructing a merdhcard base from supier paper, shaping the front, covering with velvet or silk, and edging with embroidered silk bands and wire details.
Instructions describe constructing fancy guimpes with lace edging and crochet stitching. Details cover fabric preparation, edge finishing, and decorative elements including chiffon layers, tucked lingerie foundations, skeleton sleeves, and a high pointed collar with delicate chiffons.
The report records cattle and hog receipts at East Buppalogi Market Buffalo with price ranges for steers hogs and sheep. It covers Chicago and Toledo grain and cattle summaries with wheat corn and soy data, plus a light note on New York dairy prices and a quip about chewing gum costs.
A mother of five describes the challenge of choosing sturdy shoes for her children amid concerns over fit comfort and long wear. She explains the moment they test options and how the family weighs comfort versus price, while noting uncertainty about what is right for growing feet. She recalls the Baptist Orphanage and its ties to Able and Lewin, hinting at broader care efforts without detail.
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