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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
3
A description of current women’s fashion features emphasizes boned bodices with straight lines and minimized blousing. Velvet, corduroy, and velveteen dominate afternoon frocks with short coats gaining popularity for comfort. A pink crepe tea gown with fur edging and roses is noted, plus removable lace underbody and adjustable collar.
Practical household hints on preserving colors in linoleum with paraffin, using alum with starch for bright calicoes, cleaning nickel with borax and hot water, and preventing eggs from sticking to shells. Also tips on moth protection, ribbon embroidery, lace and color coordination, with fashion notes on collars and chiffons.
A bygone style evolves into a modern spectacle as violets pair with Anerl can Beauty roses and Miles of the valley. Triple floral combos appear with orchids and white lilac, while bold belts use cream ponges with pink rose ribbon petals. Fans shift to tiny Empire or large ostrich plume designs set on gold handles with gems.
The article notes ribbons as a hallmark of the season, used on gowns in varied styles. It highlights two inch ribbons twisted into decorative knots on lace gowns and describes how ribbons are sewn or pinned as trims, with demonstrations of different placements and effects.
The article explains that veils and veila hinder skin health by trapping moisture and dust on the face. It argues that covering the skin reduces air friction, blocks pores, and causes dust to cling, while leaving the face uncovered improves circulation, cooling the skin and blowing away dust.
A brief note describes affordable white gowns made from Japanese raw silks with minimal trimming. It mentions attractive fabrics needing little decoration, a bit of lace, and a model with a shirted skirt and decorative furled folds.
The piece surveys hats and accessories with Japanese silks and Chantilly veils, leather belts painted by hand, evening hoods of silk and chiffon, a tricorne with piquant flair, gold purses on auyer chains, a velvet hat trimmed in silver roze, and hatpins in silver and blue stones amid neckwear charms.
A new broadcloth appears very light with a lustrous surface that resists wear in rain or snow. It offers fine texture soft drapable folds and is shown in evening and lark shades suited for waists and costume coordination. French Evening Waist Hodice features pale blue Toulouse satin shirring lace and silver soutache trim with matching yoke collar and puffed sleeves.
The article notes the revived vogue for white fox fur as a season feature, praised for its becoming quality though prone to grime. It highlights white fox with white net and lace dinner dress designs, praising youthful wearers and older women alike for its flattering effect.
The left model displays pearl gray cloth with a lustrous surface trimmed with narrow bands of sable and crochet wheels, a embroidered yoke. The center model, a pale blue broadcloth evening wrap, features elaborate pale blue and white silk embroidery with occasional black thread, voluminous and dressy.
Alva Adams declared duly elected governor of Colorado after a contentious legislative vote. Peabody may contest after Adams’s inauguration set for 10 o'clock Tuesday. Officials name Bailey and Goddard as supreme court nominees amid a party and factional dispute.
Tokyo reports Japan plans a naval station at Port Arthur with Vice Admiral Shibayama likely in charge. Military administration to retain limited guard as prisoners are moved. Mines are being cleared but navigation will remain unsafe for some time. government ships only to enter harbor. Dalny may open to neutrals. Japanese firms plan weekly Dalny services. A fourth domestic war loan is to be launched under similar terms as the third.
General Nogl reports that 24 378 prisoners are in Japanese hands after the Port Arthur transfer concluded Saturday afternoon. The tally includes 887 officers and 23 494 enlisted men.
In St Petersburg on January, discussions between Emperor Nicholas II, M. Witte, and other ministers have not yielded a peace plan. Rumors spread that Foreign Minister Lamsdorff favors peace, but no solid basis exists. Diplomats see potential talks if Japan makes any acceptable offer, yet no clear treaty terms have emerged.
Washington June report Sen Baley submits a proposed constitutional amendment setting a six year presidential term with no eligibility for re election. The plan keeps the vice president elected for the same term and ties to article 12 of the amendments. The president would be forever ineligible for re election and those previously serving under any succession would be ineligible as well.
An elderly Urbana Mil resident recalls using Doan's Kidney Pills since 1899 to relieve kidney trouble. The ad-like letter praises Doan's and Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, touting health benefits and bargain prices.
Recipe claims to mix two cups Falcon Self Rising Pancake Flour with water or ink to form a thin batter. Instructions mention two cups flour two cups milk one tablespoon sugar or syrup and cooking after heating. Promotes Falcon Self Rising Pancake Flour as a mix of wheat corn and rye sold by grocers.
An OCR fragment includes a testimonial for Foot-Easeh by Mrs Matilda Haltwort praising relief for tired feet and a druggist ad. It also mentions travel via Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley with Niagara Falls trains and requests free descriptive literature from the Grand Trunk Railway System. A cold cure tainted as a single dose aspirin note appears.
An advertising notice urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Starch for tundry use. It promises a true 16 oz package at a 10 cent price, notes no sticking to iron, and accuses grocers of misbranding 12-62 packages to clear stock.
In the Sun set Magazine January issue Arthur J. Street highlights the Lewis and Clark Exposition to open June 1 and run to October 1 in Portland Oregon. Preparations have advanced three years with rapid construction and railroads offering special rates for travelers to Pacific coast cities.
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