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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
2
Catherine Talbot surveys Parisian high society mood as gowns, organdie, and lace surge through salons. Royal visitors, duchesses, and debutantes amid Cann es, Cannes and Brussels mingle with new fabrics, hats, and accessories. The piece notes Edward VI era style echoes and vivid detail on gowns, gloves, and foulards shaping the season's look.
The article praises gowns by Worth for Mrs Langtry including a striped maizes gown over blue silk and a violet velvet Fiditty Habit. It notes elaborate sleeves and collars, long preparations for recreating La Belle Langtry’s look, and Worth’s influence on Riviera fashion with luxurious but affordable couturier styles.
A guide to serving beverages with bowls of lemonade currant water apple nectar and simple fruit drinks. It outlines bowl styles from American to imported designs, and notes why currant water and apple nectar suit liver health and refreshment in warm weather.
A long list of non alcoholic and alcoholic drink recipes for summer includes fruit cups with citron, pineapple, and brandy, ginger beer, cucumber and Benedictine mixtures, and cider cups. The text covers preparation, aging times, serving methods, and cautions on sugar and alcohol use.
A vintage discussion on undergarments favors camisoles and robes de nuit in cambric and tenank cloth. It notes empire styles inspired by early 1900s gowns, lace bodices, valence inserts, and airy sleeves. The piece praises light fabrics, French fashion terms, and the appeal of dressing gowns with lace edgings and faint wraps.
The article outlines fashion forecasts emphasizing lace and embroidery as key for eventing frocks, with chiffon and net as foundations. It mentions a revival of painterly styles, gradual return of brocade and satin, and notes crepe de chine and taffeta as evolving fabrics in clothes and millinery.
The guide explains preparing butter patties by scalding, chilling, and shaping small walnut sized portions between boards. Each piece is rolled to about an eighth inch thick and placed on a butter dish, with salt water storage in hot weather before serving.
A Japanese plan aims to extend the life of cat flowers by sealing the ends of the stems with wood and a match to prevent sulfur damage. Observers note the method may enable water penetration and extended bloom, especially when wives of rowers are scarce and expensive.
A recent social event showcased decorations of black tulle ropes with outer velvet petals and tiny rhinestone centers. Two small flowers rested at the head, two larger blooms over the neckline, with long black tulle streamers trailing from them. The gown featured a pink crepe de chine dress with black Chantilly lace and arched white cut leaves.
Fashion sketch describes empire dresses and nightgowns in thin weave with medallions and embroidery. Pink chemises edged with lace, tapestries in white and pale tones feature large tulles, tufts, and trailing trains.
A garbled OCR style recipe describes making ragout of tref with sour notes and vinegar. Instructions hint at slicing meat or vegetables and simmering gently, then serving with bread or barley. The text shows misread words and unusual phrasing, resembling a historical kitchen notice.
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