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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1905
Page
3
A humorous fragment describes a breakfast scene where one guest is notably hungry and ruffles his belt as the host notes the “terrible appetite.” The exchange escalates with references to omelette, debt, and a quirky, chaotic mood amid scattered garbled lines.
Dr Horton and Pearl Norton attend an operatic gala, where Pearl contemplates a risky flirtation with Jack Langdon. A plan to visit a sick patient leads to a tense confrontation and a whispered revelation about a mysterious man.
Doctors warn of harm from high French heels as a fashion trend. A physician notes the posture and health risks, citing Greek sandals and natural breathing to argue against the four inch lift and forward-tilted body. The piece includes unrelated anecdotes about moonshine lore and a burials poem excerpt.
Report of a railroad wreck near Harrisburg Pennsylvania and how claim agents hurried to settle with injured passengers. One agent offered a $2,500 release to an Arkansan passenger who described the car rolling about sixty feet after a fall, prompting the man to remark on the long drop.
The countess of Northbrook formerly Viscountess Baring is praised as one of London society’s handsomest women. She spent time with the late earl at his Hampshire country home, hosting shooting parties and tending to guests. The earl cherished her portraits, calling her his "beautiful daughter-in-law," with around fifty different pictures.
The latest trend in New York shows sanitariums for plants opening in uptown neighborhoods as families leave for summer. While boarding up homes and abandoning caretakers, they fear cats and mice but will not let plants starve. Florists call these spaces hoarding places for plants and display signs reading sanitariums for plants.
In a Massachusetts town Jacob A Rils faced a gaunt friend who asked how to introduce him to an audience. Rils joked advise to say anything and call him the most distinguished 7-2 in the country. The friend then introduced Rils by stating he did not know him and had never heard of him, while presenting him as the most distinguished citizen in the country.
A fashion page notes the return of the white linen girl with London origins, detailing exclusive white ensembles for day and evening, from checked linen waists to sheer lace gowns. It highlights modern trims, light skirts over trains, practical silhouettes, and the rise of lingerie blouses in pale whites, with shopping tips and related desserts and Newport novelties.
A Boston Globe reader shares a simple strawberry shortcake using dry toasted bread in place of fresh shortcake. Buttered toast topped with mashed strawberries becomes a satisfying remedy for those who cannot eat hot bread, described as filling an aching void.
Break one egg and an extra yolk into a basin and heat well. Melt two ounces of butter and mix with the eggs, then add three ounces of grated cheese and pepper and salt. Roll puff pastry thin, stamp rounds, spread the mixture, seal with a second round, brush edges, bake ten minutes, serve with grated cheese.
A smart negligee hat described in pale gray or pale copper with a dented crown and rolled brim fastened by a pastel rose wreath. Large slouch felts cocked in front with a gold buckle and black velvet ribbon, encircled by faded rose wreaths or pale lilac silk poppies.
The piece describes rose pinks and reds suited for low-luster fabrics, especially silk warp benriettas, favored by Paris houses. It notes afternoon wear with a light rose frock and modish sleeves, which are shorter and gathered at the shoulder, featuring delicate lingerie cuffs or lace trim extending to the elbow.
Dress description for a girl aged six to nine featuring embroidery and silk foundation. Notes color and trim options in white rose and ribbon, with guidance on how white gowns affect appearance. Offers fashion tips for different body types including stout figures and color choices to avoid looking fuller.
In the comedy Monsieur Plegory two gowns are described. Mme Bran des wears a white embroidered mustin gown with a medallion lace skirt and muslin bodice with a pink rose yoke. Mme Darcourt wears pale yellow mousseline de sole with striped insertion, yellow silk corset, lace sleeves, and matching yoke and rose accents.
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