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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1906
Page
3
A scattershot collection of comic fragments and parlor gags from a period paper. Jests poke fun at theater prop rooms, a father-daughter money puzzle, dental banter, a saleswoman’s brother, a cartoon likeness row, and a cornered man facing a bear. Notable quips include Tell’s head prop, a $2.50 wage puzzle, and a bishopric of light humor.
A dialog unfolds between an inmate on death row and the warden about cruel and unusual punishment. The inmate complains about receiving story papers without continuing stories while the warden confirms an upcoming execution.
A judge quotes a man who insists he saw another in his yard and a child named Tommy asks to view a United States history book case. The exchange turns to a mock defense as characters discuss alibis and a former pitcher.
A town brings curious travelers and locals alike. A customer notes a grocer’s fair weighing, a Citiman jokes about a hotel lobby mirror, a new boarder boasts of a Human Salamander act, and a student resents being cast as ordinary in a Hall of Fame.
A humorous dialogue blends a courtship test with witty exchanges about love and choice. Miss Cayenne explains requesting a child to recite to deter the eldest from piano playing, reflecting social banter. The piece lampoons romantic certainty and clever retorts in a domestic vignette.
Mrs Senator Nooritch asks about the dinner with the British ambassador and Mrs Senator Struckile laments her husband’s faux pas. She says he forgot to order entree and left no tooth picks for use, leaving the event in disarray.
Hicks laments a missed reward saying Skinner cost him a hundred dollars. Wicks retorts to take losses philosophically. Hicks agrees that thinking philosophically is easy but parting with possessions remains hard.
A domestic quarrel unfolds with Mamma asking why Johnny Jones is not played with. Tommy notes Johnny craps for money and wins everything, while Mamma scolds the scene as improper. The exchange captures a lively family moment amid a gambling rumor.
Miss Bangs reports buying a copy of a new march song today and promises to play it for Mr Staylate. She confirms the tune is splendid for marching and is eager to share it. The exchange centers on reception of the music and enjoyment of the march.
A man named Mr Comrox discusses longing for the simple comforts of youth. He rejects modern bias as a New Yorker’s view of a dub and reveals his wish for the old fashioned stomach he had when living at home.
In a Washington Star quip a Statesman says Charley, middle aged Mrs Torkins note, shows growing self importance. The joke plays on a recurring theme of someone speaking in sleep about standing up and a servant listening at the keyhole, with a light aside on a Bye’s dropping.
In a brief exchange, Tommy laments a missing rabbit with Patrick weighing who could have taken it. The only visible clue this morning was the rabbit coop, leaving the case unsolved and the culprit unknown.
In a sally of dialogs, Miss Pretty’s disposition is debated as a smiling mask showy teeth appear. Dark deeds alleged at a studio involve charcoal sketching. Painter Foote Lighte notes actors courting self-made fame while Kendal expands to a second location. a clubman jokes about a husband misread by an at home card.
The article guides color choices for brunettes and fair brunettes, detailing which shades harmonize with various complexions. It notes that dark hair suits a wide palette including browns, blues, creams, and terra cotta, while pale greens and pale yellows work for evening wear. It also discusses Empire style in lingerie and nightgowns with long yokes or short waists, lace details, and low necks.
The garment features an embroidered velvet inner vest with a ruffie of fine lace. A darker velvet hat trimmed with white wings sits above a gathered front. Material forms a bolero over shoulders, sleeves are short with a full puff. Fur is gathered in five rows above the elbow, sleeve lace trim cascades in a ja hot forearm effect.
Practical cleaning tips cover brassware glassware and wooden finishes while fashion notes describe fur coats pajamas and evening gowns. Observations include beaver tricornes rabbit and mink furs fashion notes on hats scarves and various gown details with color pairings blue and pink and a focus on elegant beading and lace embellishments.
A historic curry powder mix is prepared with China turmeric cassia black pepper cayenne and coriander seeds then simmered with two quarts of water and chopped meat. Onion butter rice flour and lemon juice are added to finish a thick, creamlike mulligatawney soup ready to serve.
Fashionable society cheers the return of Henrietta cloth sheening on silk warp with vibrant colors. Albatross and nun's veiling along with soft new weaves promise afternoon and evening dresses. All-wool textures and cashmere dresses prove washable and durable for daily wear.
The passage describes versatile gathered skirts paired with short sleeved waists or bodices. It notes soft pliable material usable in many styles, including elegant evening shirts with a slightly low neck and a square neck opening.
A white soft finish taffeta evening petticoat was shown in a shop. It features a twelve inch accordion plaited point d esprit ruffle appliqued with black lace roses. The bottom ruffle has an inch wide edge of black French lace.
An occasional chiffon frock remains in use under a coat while red-topped boots set the autumn fashion. A dark invisible plaid separates a skirt, tan gloves cover the hands, and gray or white furs pair with gray sults for-street wear.
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