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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
4
A Philadelphia trades convention recounts how Charles M Schwab tried horseshoeing as a youth, but quit after repeated failures. He later found success in the iron industry, with an aunt recalling his persistence and eventual rise as a magnate building a palace in New York.
A newsboy in a Chestnut Street cigar store asked for a free match after paying a penny for a box. He lit a butt, then told the clerk to keep his box on the shelf and give a match to any gentleman who asks, humorously framing the request as a plan for future generosity.
A fashion note describes a fall shift toward simple cross stitch embroidery on garments and household linens after a season of elaborate detailing. White crash shirts and luncheon cloths feature blue and white cross stitch designs while a bridal gown worn by Mrs Percy Price Fell is highlighted.
A New York Tribune note describes Ice gray as a pale translucent gray with bluish undertones, distinct from earlier drab shades. It highlights evolving fashion preferences toward butter colors, complex interminglings, and winter tints paired with green or white and frosty lace trims.
A scrapbook of DIY tips covers tea interest, bottling corks, bottle sealing, barrel hoop handles, and box carriers. It mentions washing practices, fabric care, and a turquoise accented white waist blouse with fringe details and buttons.
Louis Evan Shipman in Philadelphia observes a fortnight visit turning into a comic clash as an ageing pianist from a crown church attends an Episcopal service and loudly proclaims Hallelujahs. The sexton admonishes her noting the church is no place for such fervor, and she replies he has found religion.
Poem in imitation of Pau by Kes tern describes exhaustion and desire to drop the whole thing. Speaker pleads to forget, not to think, and to let go with no doctor or company, seeking solitude and relief from mental strain. Appears in Lippincotts Magazine.
The late Admiral Selfridge served eighty four years in the navy covering much of American sea power history. He entered as a midshipman and retired after thirty six years of service. His son, also named Selfridge, graduated from the naval academy in 1854, became a rear admiral, and retired in 1898. His grandson is in service now.
Fashion notes describe novelties in buckles for colonial ties and new slipper designs. Patent leather remains common but satin and suede options grow. Dress sandals feature three patent leather straps, while hose styles push for very low dancing shoes with a Cuban heel remaining popular.
A compact pressing kit helps the traveling student or college woman keep garments neat. Essentials include a small iron suited to baby caps, a tiny breadboard, a gas jet compatible heater, a sandpaper square, a wax stick, all packed in a neat box. Front board stores at ten cent stores.
Monte Carlo coats regain popularity in diverse styles including three quarter lengths and hip length with inverted center plait. Cloth versions feature cape collars and bishop sleeves while silk coats show flowing sleeves two shoulder collars and embroidery with double button rows.
The passage suggests dipping a soiled white woolen shawl into a bath of cornmeal and rubbing it thoroughly. It mentions adding two or three tablespoonfuls of strong but delicately flavored tea to enhance the taste of apple ple exercises and glova with lemon.
Linen Anne Hathaway curtains copied from the old house at Stratford Avon. Made of scrim or dotted Swiss about three digits of a yard long with a finger and a half hem at the bottom and a two inch top hem. Shirred across the top to hang across window casements. They soften light without cutting it, offering an artistic finish where shades are too plain.
The article praises the taffeta gown for its body and rustle, noting it stands alone well unlike thinner fabrics. It highlights its suitability for jackets or bolero and frock styles, calling it an excellent material for gowns with frills or upper bodice effects.
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