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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
8
A miscellany of apricot liqueur preparation notes with steps for macerating fruit stirring sugar and straining the liquor, followed by a design discussion on generous toilet caseware and a May Manton pattern for a white batiste wrapper with embroidery detailing and fabric requirements.
A fragmented fashion note highlights color symphonies with sunrise hues blending in gowns and the appeal of aprons in white chambray and lawn with embroidery. It notes the artistry of color harmonies and practical stylish apron designs for women.
The article describes gold bead necklaces worn over a Tow collar summer blouse and transitioned to daywear. It notes evening wear with rare stone chains, coral and turquoise pieces, and a long chain featuring fine gold links with marines and a central diamond accent.
Chiffon cloth dominates tailor-made gowns this summer offering light beauty and durability. Soft pastels highlight pleats and draperies while lace and coarse weave adornments pair with galloon silk braid and embroideries to complete the stylish look.
Shepherds plaid appears earlier than usual with a bold black and white cheek pattern dominating this year. Designers include it among tasteful toff fabrics alongside tweeds and yellows, with chic gowns seen in Exeter and other cities.
A fashion note describes the modified medici collar for silk frocks and ribbons as replacing plain ruching. The net or lawn ruille, edged with valencenlemnea or mechlin lace, is pleated and ranges from one and a half to three inches, projecting from the stock with a saucy touch.
A late summer trend appears at country clubs with fat ties and grass-green tape accents in golf and tennis setups. Both men and women have adopted the style, with white can vas and oxford apparel noted in current fashion.
A mother, days from home, rushes to warn a porter after realizing her three year old may access a bottle of a common remedy. The telegram message asks to hide the bottle in the mother’s room, but a later reply reports the child did reach it.
Travelers returning from Europe report a noticeable shortage of Americana at continental resorts this season. Hotelkeepers complain that in years past crowded scenes are not seen, reflecting lower American presence abroad.
Reports from Jiao Yang and St. Petersburg describe intensified combat near Liao Yang with high casualties expected on both sides. Officials warn the battle could end in one side’s crushing defeat as Russian and Japanese armies slug it out along a seven mile front.
Russian General Kuropatkin concentrates 156000 troops at Liaoyanks Liaoyatus surrounded on three sides by Japanese forces under Kuroki Nodzu and Oku Mitreld with 100 Lon men on the left. Nodzu leads 70000 on the front and Oku 30000 on the right. Escape routes include a railroad to Mukden.
General Sakharov reports Kuroli forces crossed the Taites river at Sankankawantut and advanced toward Liao Yang with infantry cavalry and artillery. Fighting persisted from 8 pm to midnight with Russian positions holding and Kondratenko's detachment notably standing firm amid heavy Japanese shelling.
After artillery preparation the Japanese attacked our positions repeatedly but were repelled at bayonet point. Some forts fell briefly but were recaptured as our troops dug pits and found Japanese corpses in caves. Enemy losses were enormous. ours substantial but uncalculated. General Kurokli p builds a pontoon bridge at Tailse River ford.
A. Adame, newly appointed agent of the O. J & W. Ralfrond Co., was shot by Louis Buyder in Hunt City. Adame fired back, fatally wounding Buyder. In a dying statement Adame claimed Snyder stopped the agent for fun.
Dispatches from Mukden and London describe a stubborn fight near Liao Yang with Russian defenses repelling Japanese assaults. Reports note heavy ammunition use, several Japanese gun losses, and a fierce bayonet counterattack by Russian regiments, while forecasts hint at renewed action tomorrow.
Kansas bankers announce readiness to lend funds to New York and the East if proper security is provided as corn festival events sweep the state. Kansas plans several two to three day gatherings with speeches highlighting the state's $100 000 000 on deposit to state banks to aid its people.
The piece recalls Maurice Barrymore’s late night home arrival and Mrs. Barrymore’s quip, a North Dakota politician’s uncomfortable hotel night on a wire cot, Bishop Potter’s father’s temperance views, Hugeno Field’s Europe trip lodging tale, and Darwin surrounded by Mark Twain’s curiosity about his own mention in biographies.
Seventy five year old Jerome Fourgler of Alpena Michigan credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with curing his kidney troubles and diabetes related urinary issues after eight boxes. He praises the pills for restoring energy and health, and notes Defiance starch as a superior laundry option.
An old advertisement promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children addressing stomach troubles and teething disorders. The copy mentions a nurse at a Children’s Home in New York and references agents and mail order details. It also includes stray lines about heat prostration and encouragement to “get up with the lark.”
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