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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1904
Page
6
A fragmented, gossip laden column surveys varied topics including counterfeit hints, a dock explosion attributed to Russians, fashion and automobiles, royal marriages, American counts and English heiresses, and whimsical quips on current events. It spoofs society, politics, and culture with scattered names and dates in a brisk, period tone.
A shoe retailer explains heel height classifications. Up to 1 1/4 inches is a military heel, up to 1 5/8 inches is Cuban, above that Spanish. over 2 inches Cas Ulan. French heels range 1 1/4 to 2 inches named Souln XV, while Du Barry heels span 2 to 3 inches.
A 19th century fragment notes a stylish boy’s military suit with a fancy waist option and a practical, dressy basket item. It describes a kettle shaped wire salad basket used to spin and dry lettuce after washing, enabling crisp leaves without moisture affecting dressing.
A detailed description of a fancy waist outfit with dotted silk mull and pale green mousseline bolero, plus matching veilings, lace yoke, and full sleeve finishes. Includes construction notes, fit, and fabric quantities for medium size, listing yardage for various widths and lace.
The navy blue serge boy’s blouse and knickerbockers suit mirrors military dress with brass buttons, braided trim, and elastic knees. Describes belts, collars, shoulder straps, and material quantities for size 6 years, noting substitutions with plain or leather belts and various fabrics.
A white Irish crochet coat with a deep linen collar and medallion lace trim pairs with a linen skirt or white mohair, featuring lace undersleeves and turn-back cuffs. The look includes a matching hat, often with an ontrich feather and optional green leaves or blue blossoms for color.
Paris trends favor the basque with jaunty short goats, suede garments with metal buttons paired to cloth skirts. Suede remains costly and expert to tailor, while tweeds and plain cloths adopt short bolero capes. Corduroy garments see limited use among tailor made frocks, velveteen shows mirrored effects with narrow stripes and regulation bodice suits.
Practical tips mix plaster with vinegar to seal cracks and sweeten odor in jars left outdoors. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water to curb stickiness. Boil eggs for invalids by off-heat infusion for tender whites. Cold milk pudding repurposes leftovers into palatable dishes, disguising waste.
Time ly fruits like figs dates and prunes enrich the bill of fare. Thoroughly wash them before use. Try graham gems with dates for breakfast then bake a batter of egg yolk milk boiled rice graham flour melted butter dates baking powder and stiffly beaten egg whites for fluffy gem halves.
The fashion of short sleeves is set to make gloves an expensive wardrobe item. Wrinkled suede gloves will be worn, with glovemakers debuting long wrists embroidered with beads or silk or inset with beads. Lace mitts may gain traction, following last season's tentative attempts.
Fashion notes describe dotted nets in cream and champagne tones with a heavy lace yoke. Garments feature full sleeves with frills and a fitted foundation, offering optional chiffon lining. Waistband details and lace trims are highlighted for medium size wearers, with yardage estimates and fabric requirements.
Old Uncle Ned Abercrombie, a Rangeley guide, tells of a moose cow and calf along Bartlett’s Brook and nearby dam while canoeing. The cow repeatedly appeared onshore as Ned fished and warned, but did not attack. The moose later followed his dog to Peevy’s camp and eyed oatmeal on the hearth before Peevy reacted.
Clara Morris describes Empress Eugenie during a Paris scene. The Empress wears mauve jewellery and organdie with mauve silk undergarments, violet bonnet, and a violet bloom parasol. Her carriage glides past, surrounded by violets and lace, her face luminous with spring’s prodigious display.
A Paris Revue des Deux Mondes piece by M. Gaston Cadoux imagines sea derived electric power transforming London Paris and Berlin. Sea mills along coasts convert tidal rise and fall into energy to light and heat cities, reducing coal and gas use.
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