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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
6
Paris reports fresh confections for smart motels and broader fashion shifts. A green coat of velvet and tartan sleeves inspires a Parisienne to embrace velvet gowns, plaid blouses, and jet-trimmed mantles as the season's basewear.
A detailed description outlines an evening gown with a velvet foundation skirt over five yards of fabric, a muslin bodice, and a three-piece silk wrap in Liberty silk. The design mixes muslin, velvet, and silk with a left-hand closure, bow, and long dramatic train. It discusses fur trims, shawls, and fashionable fabrics like plaid silks, velvets, and new epin line ribbed textiles, plus styling notes for elderly ladies and Parisian influence.
A two tone ribbed eighteenth style skirt features a taller, neatly stitched edge. The lide coat showcases precise cut and stitched seams with hidden center hooks, breast seam epaulet belt, and velvet bows. Material required is nine yards double width. South Africa notes strong demand for donkeys for climate and disease resilience.
The description notes a garment with the shoulder seam fitted by tight stitching. A broad black braid drapes across the front, with olive and black passementerie finishing and mitred ends of braid.
The article outlines a complex skirt construction using a four yard foundation with a seven gore Liberty silk upper. It describes intricate tacking, corded effects, seaming, hemming, lining with accordion pleats, and lace, plus a silk tucked sleeve and frills.
An 1890s travel sketch extols Azores roads as superb for cycling, describing Infonta Henrique and Horta with fort Santa Cruz, port views, and pebble gutters. It notes scarce bicycles on the island and praises hotel life, then shifts to Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island and Seward’s legacy.
A folklore piece notes moonlight affects faces and food, with seafarers claiming moonlit sleep warps features and spoils provisions faster than sun. It cites beliefs from the plains, South, France, and England about moons birth timing, green eyes, and generational luck.
An old sailor cites superstitions about the moon souring milk and misfortune, while farmers and city folk debate belief in moonlit omens. A Georgia editor returning from Rome laments decay and praises American enterprise.
Chicago becomes the first U.S. city to hire a woman street cleaner. Mrs Paul advocates for thorough, sanitary cleaning of side streets, challenging corrupt practices in the department. She becomes an inspector after a civil service exam and is assigned to the city’s toughest district with appointed crews and resources.
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