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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1904
Page
3
A fifty six year old narrator recalls fashion cycles of figure shaping from the 1880s to the present, lamenting past corsets and praising the straight front corset that blends comfort with style. She reflects on waist trends, from hourglass to longlines, noting repeated reshaping to fit fashion.
An 1830s style tip urges American housekeepers to use beeswax polished floors rather than carpets. It argues bare floors are easier to sweep, healthier, and dust-free, recommending small area rugs to prevent monotony. Mentions coconut husk application, lemon juice and ashes for brass polish.
A garbled excerpt reveals a narrator recalling a troubling image involving a girl and a corset. The text is fragmented and evasive, with claims of personal innocence and a struggle to reconcile fashion with behavior. The part reads like a diary fragment from an older period.
A Jew in Seven Dials and an art dealer uncover a Gainsborough hidden in a London slum. The Jew had bought it at a Bucks auction for six guineas, while the casket once linked to Diana of Poitiers and a gold cup once owned by Charles I. may survive only as melt.
Washington Post notes Senator Spooner monitors Senator Morgan’s prep as he fills his mahogany desk with manuscripts on the Panama Canal and treaty talks. The “cellar” empties when Morgan nears his prepared speech, signaling its imminent finish.
The story recounted by Dr. H L Thomas centers on Simpson Andrews a recruit who after hearing the general declare that every action mimic real war he fled at the first blank cartridge Andrews explained he was behaving exactly as he would in real warfare illustrating the paradox between drill and actual combat and commenting on militarism and civilization.
The piece argues autos will supplant work horses as the federal and private sectors expand use of motor vehicles. It cites 28 000 U S automobiles produced last year with a value near 80 million dollars, noting autos are widespread from mining camps to government mail and coal delivery, and even farming and lumbering in various states. The tone insists the work horse era is ending.
On a Vienna to St Petersburg journey Cumberland the anti Spiritualist claimed to read thoughts. A Polish Jew offered fifty roubles if guessed. Cumberland predicted a Nijnt Novgorod fair purchase of 20000 roubles and bankruptcy plan. The Jew paid after Cumberland laughed and the man revealed it was a clever idea, not thoughts.
The Coweta Courier reports the execution of Daniel Davis for murdering his brother in law. Davis viewed the coffin beside the oak tree near the old courthouse yard, donned his boots, and sat as officers prepared. Two shooters fired simultaneously, striking a blue ribbon on Davis and ending his life as onlookers wept.
A detailed 1910s pattern description explains a tucked flare skirt with optional front yoke, seven gores, and adaptable waist that converts from high to low or convertible. Fabrics include champagne messaline satin and crepe de Chine, with trims of silk applique, ruching, and box plaits. It notes yardage for sizes and patterns No. 4659 and 4660, plus a Night Robe style and May Manton No. 4136 pattern availability.
The article notes extensive ribbon use for hats this spring with a golden gleam across trims. It highlights French tailored style walking salts of voile, Brittany embroidery on collar and cuff sets, fur trimmings paired with darker furs, and predictions of gauze or tulle strings.
Fashion note describes ivory Corean crepe waist with peru point de Venise trimming and a yoke of tucked chiffon. Sleeves may gain lace cuffs, yoke can be lined or transparent, suitable for seasonable fabrics. Material estimates and pattern No. 4692 offered by Mar Minton for ten cents.
The note highlights spring dressy creations especially hand wear and cotton groups where Persian lawn waistpieces gain focus in warmer seasons. It asks if readers have noticed the abundance of brown shades emerging among the new outfits.
A fragment of kitchen guidance covers adding cucumber to tomato soup then skimming, stirring ox yolks into hot custard, using turpentine to deter vermin, drying celery leaves for soup flavor, and canning fruit with juice overflowing before sealing to aid sealing and preservation.
A description of a white lawn pinafore with embroidery ribbons and frill options. The one piece apron uses shoulder ties and back hem, with option to tuck, gather front or back. Includes pattern 4661 and material yardage for sizes 2 to 8 years.
Practical tips on washing colored flannel blouses using a wringer, using oatmeal to soothe hands after washing, avoiding chapped hands, and preventing imperfect drying. Also guidance on washing brushes and broom handles to maintain a neat house, and coffee storage with notes on freshness and serving with milk.
A broom petticoat described as a useful device for careful households prevents cobwebs. Made of cream canton flannel, it resembles a petticoat with a double frill and taped strings. It opens at the side with tapes to secure it, measures twenty three inches long including the frill. Ann readers may submit May Maxton pat coin illustrations above by email to E. Harrison & Co, 6 Plymouth Place.
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