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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1904
Page
3
A column segment surveys the lace tree Lagetta lintearia in Jamaica used for ruffs and ropes, then moves to the rough sponge fishery of Florida ports. It recalls a vivid clock tale, quirky town clues, and playful games for children, ending with a candle printing trick.
A German canon sponsored a contest to build a wondrous clock for Strasburg Cathedral. A lone craftsman claimed victory and unveiled a marvel featuring an hourly cock warning of spirits and a death figure tolling the bell as apostles pass, telling a timeless clock legend.
Fireflies form a notable trade in Japan used at garden parties and as hair ornaments or fireworks substitutes. Hunters begin at sunset with a bamboo pole and netted bag, targeting willow groves by the water as prime catching grounds.
Two short anecdotes describe playful party games and an African shepherd teaching a monkey to tend goats. The package game centers on nested wrappings and surprises, while the monkey shepherd tale shows a monkey trusted to guard a flock in the veldt.
A description of a variant called Still Pond where players stay in place after the blind man calls Still Pond. Participants typically hide under tables or chairs, some stand in the room center, while the rest remain silent. Rules mirror standard blind man's bluff with no movement after the call.
A St Nicholas note explains elephants dread small animals they are not used to. A dog or cat can irritate an elephant and even a mouse may stir it to fuss if it runs through hay. Yet a mouse never climbs an elephant trunk, a detail debunking old superstitions about elephants and mice.
The text discusses painting a fictitious scene with impossible colors. It suggests portraying the turtle as a brunette with dark-brown eyes and pink feet, a girl with green hair and a bright blue face, and a boy with a mottled gamboge and Praseian bine face pattern.
Fashion notes describe a walking costume with a dark blue mohair coat and shirtwaist in taffeta, plus a fur hat with pompom. Variations allow different materials. patterns and sizes for dolls and women are given, along with fur muff designs and a military influenced misses coat.
Glove fashions feature pull-on styles without buttons and back elastic gathers at the wrist. Delicately colored kid lining shows when turned back, with black pairs lined in lavender. Priced just under four dollars a pair, hailed as Mrs. Langtry inspired.
A Princess style dinner gown described as mauve velvet with tucked chiffon yoke cream lace trimming and decorative braid. Front and back reach full length while sides are lengthened by a circular flare for grace. Manton pattern No 4556 offered by mail for ten cents, sizes 22 to 40.
Black thread lace trims blouses while cuff and epaulettes top frocks for all ages. Satin is stylish but caution near the face. Fringes and passementeries trend in trims. Delicate salad suggests celery shreds in lettuce cups with lemon juice yolk paste and sardines as garnish.
The article argues athletics should balance with practical tasks like gardening to prevent excess. It extols plants, home brightness, and healthier living through outdoor work, citing May Maxton patterns and patterns being mailed to subscribers.
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