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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
2
A Paris fashion note surveys the spring stage costumes and gowns from Doucet, Cattot and Dowall, praising superb tailoring and intricate embroidery. It highlights basque blouses, paneled skirts, velvet trims, and new colors like Alexandra purple, with references to blue Marie Louise and delicate creams, plus trends in belts, sashes, lace, and decorative flowers.
The coming season will be an expensive one as fashion favors elaborate blouse bodices and skirts for evening wear with jeweled and lace ornamentation. Home making remains viable due to affordable patterns and remnant fabrics. The preferred daytime blouse is plain but fitted, with a five piece skirt design that fits closely and gathers fullness onto the waistband.
A satirical piece critiques social pressures around marriage and bachelorhood in a provincial society. It describes bachelors as artistic and aloof, surrounded by studios and “treasures,” while women shape social dynamics and the professional class benefits from a “feminine influence.” The narrative laments inflated values and the entangled roles of lawyers, doctors, and other professionals within this marriage market.
Ethel Knox reports on a fashionable pillow party staged by artist Keown, where wealthy women contribute cushions as a social gift. Guests bring plush and designer cushions while the artist experiments with sewn and painted effects, turning the gathering into a whimsical, ceremonial showcase.
The piece describes current hair trends with emphasis on loose front fullness and endule styling. It notes exclusive straight hair is rare, bold ornaments appear in evening wear, Parisian combs in daytime, a wide black velvet bow, and floral accents as personal choices reflecting individual style.
A pale rose pink crape metieunt frock features folds that emphasize the figure with a bolero of lace studded with pearls. A Greek design borders the hem of the skirt, completing a charming finish.
A historical view argues that harsh scolding harms sensitive children, causing fear and deceit. It suggests gentler treatment, fresh air such as seaside trips, and plain wholesome food with milk and cod liver oil as beneficial, avoiding stimulants like coffee tea and alcohol.
An old guide explains aging game birds by beak flexibility, plumage darkening with age, and spur length in cock pheasants. It notes hare ears as an age indicator for rabbits and offers a liniment for sprains and bruises using camphorated oil, alcohol, and chloroform.
Fashion notes describe embroidered handkerchiefs with rounded corners and pull-trimmed hems, noting designers favor narrow hems, corner embroidery designs like lovers’ knots and rose motifs, and a shift from silk to cotton or china silk for comfort. Initials decline yet persist, while men’s handkerchiefs adopt similar widths to women’s.
The piece discusses trousseaux focusing on tea gowns jackets and pelisses. It cautions those with limited allowances against overinvesting in dated items and advises spending on well-made undergarments and handwork like pelisses and petticoats.
Incoherent OCR style text describes mock turtle and fish cutlets with kitchen steps. Mentions tempering fat, butter, garnish, and cooking times. Includes garbled phrases about preparation, pan frying, and serving notes.
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