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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
6
In a vivid fashion note a frock in reseda green with double box plaiting runs from skirt to bodice edge. Chiffon plaits strap the bodice to form brie tulle like trims, paired with a green straw hat and new plume. Deeply pointed lace insertion features in a pedent tone. blue crèpe with coin spots complements the lace and sleeves.
Edith Lawrence reports on the patriotism and activism of English officers wives during the South African War. Prominent figures include Lady Roberts, the Duchess of Marlborough, Lady Churchill, Mrs. Paget, and Princess Adolphus of Teck, among others, noting fundraising, hospital efforts, front-line support, and social leadership shaping morale and aid for soldiers, widows, and orphans.
Practical counsel urges contenment and frugality for newly married women. The piece recommends avoiding envy at more lavish homes, buying only with cash, not starting where parents left off, and visiting poorer households to gain gratitude and perspective. It emphasizes independence and steady budgeting.
The article surveys spring fashion with a shift toward shorter tailor gowns and waning skirts. It notes Eton styles, decorative coats, and new fabrics while predicting shorter hems by autumn and evolving coiffure and hats. It highlights Miss Lillian Paget and Mrs. Bradley Martin at the queen's drawing rooms and observes mourning attire among royals.
A newly made gown features a left side box plaited draped skirt revealing a patch of derse lace at the foot. It has a long cost over the hips, fitted basque tails, scalloped collar, military face cuffs, a double breasted gilet with three jeweled buttons, and is crafted from gray and white striped camel's hair cloth.
Rumors swirl as details emerge about Empress Catherine’s role with the czar in government and empire. The empress has long shown concern for Russia’s lower classes and backed reforms. Her marriage reportedly faced religious obstacles, but is said to have endured, though age has marked the empress in recent years.
A bridal gown in hoary white taffeta on a catin foundation features an end panel of renaissance lace and a high effectiveness style. The stock collar is extremely tight with long sleeves and a rounded silhouette, appealing to prospective brides seeking a dramatic look.
Embroidery design to decorate four teacloths or a fancy table cloth. Select linen of best quality with smooth weight for easy needlework. Readily workable fabric and appropriate embroidery tools are advised for this pattern.
A guide to color harmony in embroidery shows multiple shades under gaslight, with three reddish pink tones and gray green for unripe berries. It notes leaves in long and short stitch, yellow stems, and the current trend of orchid or white bouquet designs for weddings, including Mise Lillian Pawnee fole a Washington wedding, with costs from 10 to 500 dollars.
An ancient legend describes an orange tree sent by a Moorish king to a Spanish monarch. A branch breaks and a royal gift falls to a humble artisan’s betrothed daughter. A foreign envoy notices the spray in her hair, triggering a tense exchange and intrigue.
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