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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
2
Catherine Talbot surveys Paris style as autumn colors prevail. She notes resort gardens, infant organizations, and the growing influence of black and white gowns, walking skirts, and layered promenade dresses. Fur shapes like the pelerine dominate, with leather trimming and bold stoles shaping the season.
The article describes blue cloth as a new costume color with a pale blue gown in a simple style, featuring a pelerine, blue chiffon sleeves, and lace vest details. It notes moreskin trims on a scarf and muff, and contrasts with new sack coats and back coats from the era, highlighting broad plaits, belted waists, and decorative collars.
A revival of three quarter century styles appears with pocketless wear and reticules, cameo broaches as waist belt fastenings, fine cameos on neck chains, and drooping shoulders achieved by long shoulder seams and cape lace collars on gowns in autumn fabrics.
One piece bishop sleeves fit the upper arm closely and are very wide at the lower edge where the fullness is gathered into narrow wristbands.
An article surveys the widespread servant shortage and the strain it places on households from Maine to California. It notes distrust between employers and maids, proposes a firm but fair household model, and highlights a new servant salon and a union pushing a 60 hour work week with set wages, vacations, and strict discipline.
An old fashioned dandruff remedy describes placing a stone jar in hot water with rosewater sassafras wood and alcohol then applying the cooled mixture to the scalp daily. The recipe specifies half a pint of rosewater a quarter ounce of sassafras wood half a small wineglass of alcohol and a ram of pearlash Let the mixture stand until cold before use.
A historical remedy recommends soothing burns or scalds with egg white poured onto the wound. It also claims tea provides a more soothing varnish for burns than collodion.
Fashion notes describe evening gowns featuring brilliant spangles exquisite lace collars adorned with gold or silver thread and soft chiffon tassels. Much chiffon decoration appears in tassels, ruching on skirts and flounces, creating a lush, ornate look.
A historical recipe snippet describes oyster cocktails with horseradish tabasco and lemon juice served in sherry glasses. It covers oysters in cream sauce with mushrooms, broiled oysters with butter, and an oyster soup baked with cheese, mace, and oysters liquor, offering varied serving methods.
Goldenrod is now cultivated extensively by Sorists with a sought after doukin variety. The wild Blossom aroma has given way to a taut summery fragrance echoing pecuria. Exerlient Tooth Powder.
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