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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1910
Page
8
Fashion notes show turban and Greek inspired coifs as the most popular. Wider hat brims challenge turban styles, prompting additions like puffs curls or a back chignon for balance. New midline part rolls with a crown coll and curls top the chic look, plus velvet bands and roses as hat adornments reappear.
A simple matching style described to pair with a skirt. The design suggests using the same fabric, with pointed front straps possibly in broderie Anglaise for silk or crepe, if wash material is used.
The text outlines a clothing pattern featuring de Chine or thin woolens with a Claudine collar and cuffs in plaited muslin edged with Inca. Waist fullness gathers into a band to which the skirt may attach, with material requirements of 1% yard 42 fockes wide and 1% yard trimming.
Among new eton suits sent out by Paris dressmakers are cream moire suits with square black sailor collars of mousline de Bole and black satin suits with white cloth sailor collars finished with gilt buttons down the front of the short bucket. In black and white fabric combinations white silk with black velvet has been seen.
A guide on etiquette urges applying the golden rule when puzzled by manners. It says true breeding shows care for others, regardless of rank, and calls everyone a queen by joye when royal courtesy is practiced. It condemns brusque, insincere speech as losing one’s scepter and crown.
The selection of neckbows shapes the overall getup with narrow flat point d esprit bows in black or white. Flat bows dominate while plaited sik bows edged with Persian gain notice. For morning wear small frills and jabots of black net and point d esprit appear. Fancy tidbits include clusters of silk roses with plate corded silk stems and Irish cuny bows remain popular as edging or trim on fine myalin.
A powder puff hidden inside a hatpin opens like a locket and contains a tiny powder puff with a small mirror inside the head. The exterior resembles a jeweled or painted hatpin, concealing the secret beautifier within.
An old advertisement urges early use of Deans Kidney Pills to prevent serious kidney disease. A testimonial from Mrs. J R Hayes of Anamosa Iowa describes severe pain swelling and crippling in bed and says pills restored health. The ad notes a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for sale. An engagement notice follows with a humorous horse-running quip between Ethel and Ernest.
John Leason of Atchison Kansas recalls his seven week old baby’s eczema suffering. Despite six months with three doctors the condition worsened, forcing restraints on the child and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura remedies the baby’s skin cleared, and Leason urges others to try them to save suffering and costs.
Vera asks what transatlantic means and if trans means across. Her mother answers across the Atlantic, then dismisses the questions. Vera then asks if transparent means a cross parent, prompting a new burst of ideas.
If you are sensitive about shoe size try Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes. It cures tired swollen aching feet and comfort after breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY
A brief urban quip from the Houston Post noting a man’s blunt reply about age guessing. The item captures a light, period feel and the newspaper’s voice with a sharp, witty line.
A short, humorous note praising Lewis' Single Binder cigars as offering better quality than most. Includes a quip about friendship and doing things boldly, with a reference to a proverb about friends and help.
A fragment from a social note chronicles Blanche marrying a duke who had a bill she could not fully cover. The piece mentions Maude and Grace in quips over the wedding, highlighting financial constraints in a light, gossip tone.
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls seven poverty stricken children seven girls and boys about ten years old who spent a day at a seashore resort under two supervising women. The picnic was funded by two paper boys from the same houses who recruited the group. The boys reportedly arranged the outing on their own and are described as unruly, yet the note suggests such acts may signal better things to come.
Colder with rains expected, potentially aggravating rheumatic pains. Advertisement for Hunt’s Lightning Oil claims fast relief from rheumatism, pneumonia, cuts, burns, and bruises. Available in 26¢ and 50¢ bottles from all druggists. Free samples via A B Richards Medicine Co. Sherman, Texas.
A five year old girl named Helen, kept up for an evening party, moves toward the stairs at 8:30 pm with reluctance. An aunt asks if she can help, and Helen replies that she will reach the goal too soon as it is, reflecting a child’s stubborn, hopeful patience.
A Kentucky reader from Carrollton reports relief after three weeks of itching pile agony using warm baths and Resinol. The note claims permanent cure after a sample jar, attributing swift relief to the ointment and including the testimonial by W. W. Hivans.
Terence Corcoran aims to woo Widow Healy by declaring he might join the army after reading a newspaper pageant. The widow taunts him for lingering two years without boldness and mocks his claim to be a potential drummer boy in her presence.
A Houston Post blurb notes urban life themes with light humor. It quotes a buyer saying he mortgaged his home yesterday and mentions a Lewis' Single Binder cigar as a cheaper option. The piece lightly observes people being happier for things they do not know.
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