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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
3
A broad survey of coat styles dominates this fashion note. Velvet and satin dominate evening and day wear with fur trims from sable to ermine. metallic lace accents appear on select evening wraps. Color schemes favor deep rose, black, gray, and copper tones with rich textures like velvet crepe and wool velours.
Plush velour hats for children and marigold yellow in Paris colors appear this fall. Wide white belts in kid or suede, jacquard wool skirts, wash frocks for school days, and Persian inspired gowns show new trends. Black with violet or green accents, moire ribbons, rhinestone buttons, and intricately braided styles define accessories and hair.
A society woman recounts lightly powdering the facial hair in the evening to soften the contrast of dark hair with gray roots. She notes the practice removes harsh streaks, adds a dash of youthfulness, and boosts confidence despite initial reluctance.
A fashion note extols the slim lithe silhouette of today’s young woman in net frocks and diaphanous gowns. Corsetless lines replace rigid shapes as lace, net, or chiffon gowns layer over silk foundations with net veiling to emphasize design and airy elegance.
A hat sketch features a poke-in shape and night blue silk covering. The brim curves above the face with a sharp turn at the back for a fetching tilt. The crown is a modified Tam encircled by a wreath of curling aigrets, with a strand standing erect at the left back. Ostrich feather garlands appear on many hats as a similar, pretty, and affordable option.
A fragmented OCR item notes colored laces and dyeing, referencing a woman and a desire for a shade. The readable text hints at tailoring or shopping, but content remains sparse and unclear.
A dated Bible lesson analyzes Israel’s failure at Kadesh Barnea as unbelief, detailing the Spies’ report, the majority and minority views, and Caleb and Joshua’s faith. It discusses consequences, continued disobedience, and the need for obedience to attain the promised land.
A vintage culinary excerpt explains rabbit meat as inexpensive and flavorful when properly prepared. It details barbecued, currant jelly sauce, fried, and roasted rabbit methods, including prep tips, timing, and seasoning, plus a moral verse about charity and candor.
Fragmentary quote attributes a poetic urging to abandon self dullness and seek harmony. It references music of the soul and life’s discord, suggesting sweet symphonies emerge from pain and bitterness as a life-song. The line ends mid thought with a quotation sign.
A compact guide to roasting ham veal and beef with savory methods. Instructions cover soaking simmering baking and finishing with sauces pickled walnuts and crumbled crackers. Includes meat loaf mushroom sauce Italian roast tough steak tenderness tips baked Hamburg steak and a tomato garlic gravy.
A byword in high society, the wife of a wealthy business man, previously the daughter of a police officer, joined fortunes as both spouses built wealth. The couple’s ascent reflects social mobility and sustained influence.
A dialogue scene unfolds with a stern autocrat, a Scandinavian assistant, and a blunt janitor. The janitor defends privacy, questions gossip, and warns that belated chatter harms reputations while the assistant and autocrat clash over who started the disturbance and whether dishes were smashed.
A chaotic bird fight broke out near Mayor Shank's home when a baby oriole fled its nest and collided with a woodpecker. Feathers flew as orioles and woodpeckers battled for over half an hour, drawing a crowd before the birds separated and the baby oriole was killed. The event prompted mixed reactions from locals and the janitor, who observed the scene from the building.
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