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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1903
Page
6
A string of whimsical notes and quick quips touch on Russia Japan peace hopes and war talk, Wall Street bets, and oddities from culture to industry. The piece cites political and economic rumors, with jokes about diamonds ports and a Kentucky cow incident.
An old article traces the Mafia’s origins in Sicily and Europe, linking ancient feudal turmoil to present crime. It outlines Omerta, the code of silence, and Mafia justice bypassing courts, with historical anecdotes from Palermo to 19th century revolts and a later New Orleans-related murder case. It notes sugar production from beets globally.
A sewing guide details making a satin ribbon rose with two pink shades and a wire stem, plus a hair bow and four ribbon buds. It covers crush cherries for cordial, a gown with beige silk, and a calico revival with shirtwaist suits. Also describes a white India silk frock for a 16 year old and a blue voile gown with embroidered panels.
Describes a white silk blouse with tucks, pink velvet straps, and a silver buckle girdle. Also details a summer taffeta shirt waist with Irish lace medallions, French knots, and pearl buttons for a smart, fashionable morning look.
Four pounds each of sour and sweet cherries are placed in a wooden dish and pounded until well mashed, a traditional cordial preparation noted in sick-room cookery. The mixture would be pressed and strained for further processing in classic household guides.
Stew a quart of green gooseberries with sugar until tender then cool. Add lemon juice and rind, fold in the beaten yolks of five eggs and whites of two. Beat three whites with sugar and a few drops of lemon juice, mix with butter. Layer fruit in a small baking dish, pour the batter over, bake ten to fifteen minutes.
The piece notes biscuit, yellow and various shades trimmed with black taffeta. It argues such bold contrasts lack appeal without skilled execution.
Costumes for young boys appear chic yet simple to craft. Latest designs feature French Flannel and Butchers' Linen with hand embroidery on Ruselan blouse suits. The end sketch shows a coat and vest in light Davy blue French flannel and white wir flannel with a small blue figure, plus two clean slim suits using Butchers' linen for freshness.
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