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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
2
A mixed digest from an Idaho press page covers societal quips, legal reports, distant politics, and curiosity notes. It mentions urban change like fashion hats, a Reno divorce by telephone prohibition, and a Chinese conscription debate. Also routes a stream of social anecdotes from Wall Street, bovine shifts to Angora goats, and a flying machine dream backed by radium.
A rural man, newly made constable, travels from countryside to town to confront a faulty watchmaker. The watchmaker jokes that the man now times speeding motorists with no stop watch, then the distracted constable leaves without the address. A chorus of jokes follows, though no firm facts emerge.
A compact note describes newly available bathing caps tucked inside handkerchief borders. The item list emphasizes novelty and storage charm, with emphasis on practical fashion mixing swim gear and small accessories.
Black chiffon tunics pair with satin foundations in blue green or orange. Lace trims hats and gowns while black and white dominate skirts with flounces. Gold silk daytime wear blends with Chantilly lace. rich ribbons accent hats in large loops. Figured silks and two toned effects drive street and house dresses. Large flat hats feature floral wreaths around low crowns.
A pearl colored glazed leather purse imported from Paris is described as demure on the outside yet packed with treasures inside. It features a gray leather fin, a mirror, a cut glass silver vinaigrette, a powder box with puff, chased silver opera glasses, and a hidden ivory fan with gauze.
Sewing directions describe a kimono style jacket with a large scalloped edge bound by contrasting material. It specifies lawn, muslin, zephyr fabrics and bindings in zephyr or silk depending on fabric type. Materials required: two yards of 40 inch wide fabric.
Use for a Lace Gown Now that transparent overdraperies are in vogue, women with a half-worn lace gown should resurrect it. White, black or color may be used. White or cream yell yellow laces, but black may be used under red or dark colors. Lace may be covered with same shade or a lighter or darker tone for better harmony.
This guide advises selecting white muslin blue or tan chambray white insert and gingham bands for petticoats. It covers cutting skirtier gores attaching a flounce trimming with gingham head with gingham fold and notes washability and fabric durability. It also suggests swiss embroidery laces Valenciennes net curtain mesh and a serviceable black or navy satin option.
A description of a black dress labeled black diamonds uses coarse chenille with jet beads and wide chenille bands. The design features fabric bands along the tunic sides under the arms and a shimmering but softened armor effect, with chiffon sleeves and white maline through the chemisette.
The instructions describe warming cocoa butter and applying it to the arms from shoulder to wrist. Rub with a circular motion using cloths soaked in hot water. Cocoa butter is sold in small cakes at drugstores and must be warmed before use for absorption.
A fragment from the St. Louis Globe Democrat and Brooklyn Life recalls a party scene where a well known New York civicman discusses his late friend’s life. A joke about cremation follows Theodore Shonts. The item includes other jokes about government consent and a Monmouth Park race anecdote.
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