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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
7
A collage of short dialogs and humorous vignettes from various papers. Crackling banter about information wanted by a bankrupt, marital strains, willpower, overcoats and frock coats, and a set of jokes from Chicago Daily News and Washington Star. Many items feature named papers and light social scenes.
A lively collage of jokes from Chicago and Washington papers pokes fun at temper flares, etiquette, reform, and idealism. Bits reference Mazie’s wealth, streetcar etiquette, and a quip about improving the consular service, ending with a brief verse about a taking girl and royal magazines.
An eminent Spanish professor reports that sunflowers yield a fever dispelling substance usable as quinine substitute. He notes long ago Moncorvo discussed the subject with Paris Therapeutical society. Russians reportedly use sunflower leaves for fever beds and lay research on coloring matter and alcohol extracts showing quick cures in children. A Kansas City man recalls living 18 years near two intersecting streetcar lines amid noise.
A dog and cat hospital superintendent notes animals hate kerosene scent, oil stoves spark mutinous reactions, and a nearby cat abandons a stationery shop during winter. The column also traces billiard history from the French masse to the term queue and notes Cowper.
Fragmented, era notes mix with anecdotes about a man seeking a noisier home, language curiosities on cue and tail, a comparison of Fred Ireland and Senator William Alden Smith, and a humor line about missing a traveling husband. The piece blends miscellaneous clippings and reflections with light social chatter.
National Geographic Magazine notes two scenarios for coal longevity. If 1905 consumption continued, coal could last about 4,000 years, but the rising use over the last 90 years suggests exhaustion within about 100 years. A realistic range places life between these extremes, possibly near 2,000 years.
Washable aprons feature elaborate trim with medallions lace and ribbon. Designs range from self material edges to allover laces and embroideries. Linen blousing aprons with scalloped edges and buttonhole stitching are noted, with patterns shown in the sketch.
Fashion authorities defend the Marcel wave as a refined, softly arranged style opposed to stiff, amateurish looks. They warn against many New York courses that overproduce untidy curves and urge hairdressers to shape waves to fit the head, with separate curls as needed and close, cohesive styling.
A dainty pinafore pattern shows a bodice and front skirt in one piece with straps continuing to the back. The sides are tall and gathered into a straight band joined to the bodice, a sash fixed to the band ends, and a large bow. Suitable for various materials with embroidery or insertion details. About two yards of 33 inch wide material.
A fashion note on corsets shaping the new slim silhouette with long skirts and coats, plus the maillot trend replacing petticoats. It covers corset fits, silk camisoles, and warm multipiece garments. Also mentions chemical tests for wool and lace buying pitfalls.
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