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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
6
A narrator recalls a brutal blizzard and a perilous trek home to save his family. His wife’s courage guides him back through the storm, as she ferries whisky and leads a final rescue for a comrade. The tale ends with a New Year toast to his wife’s bravery.
A blizzard rages while Jack Pars ons ranch party gathers for New Year’s Eve. The storm keeps men indoors as stories are spun and memories surface of a brave woman’s past that shaped the present celebration.
A fragmentary item notes a man and woman or child crafting a story about a poor gift exchange that highlights the limits of what could be afforded, reflecting social embarrassment and belated generosity in a holiday context.
A New York man wrote to a lawyer in another town asking about the standing of four people who owed him a considerable sum. The reply noted one subject to attachment only if a widow remains after a debtor died a year ago. Emily and family jokes follow, including a taunt about timing to whip children.
"The child needs a mustard plaster" the physician says after examining the infant. The young mother asks for clarification if the treatment is external or internal, seeking guidance on proper application.
A guide advises monthly rug maintenance to preserve color and life. Methods include gentle beating on grass, ammonia-diluted sweeping, olive oil soap rinse, sun drying fringe, quick spot removal with salt and alcohol, and avoiding heavy newspaper dampening. For tough stains ink, tea, or shoe polish require prompt treatment with salt, alcohol, and careful brushing. Improvised cleaning uses ammonia water, borax, and gall to refresh wool and velvet carpets.
A fashion item description covers a child’s coat with fur trimmed collar cuffs and front opening, and a bonnet with fur and rosettes. Materials listed include fabric yardage and fringe. Also discussed are Irish crochet lace tips for finger protection and a note on tailored satin coats in black with color hats, using European influence.
Proper needle threading matters for smooth embroidery. The twist of the thread should run down from the eye. inserting the other end causes fabric resistance and roughness. With practice, the direction of twist becomes obvious by testing after cutting and drawing between the fingers. The note then shifts to garment construction details for a house gown using geranium red cashmere with inverted plaits, yoke waist, elongated V openings, net overlays, lace, soutache, bows, tassels, and ruffles.
The description outlines a dramatic evening gown with black pointesprit over silver gray satin, a sheath-gown silhouette, and a sheer neckline trim of tulle and jet. Black chiffon embroidery with silver beads completes the ensemble, while the illustration highlights the long lash falling from the neckline.
A historical overview notes the White House ready for change as the Roosevelt era ends. Plans center on Miss Ethel Roosevelt’s December ball and a rapid schedule of dinners, receptions, and social events through March, with Mrs. Taft set to resume hospitality and restore traditional afternoon receptions.
Mrs. Taft is portrayed as deeply connected to the White House through family ties dating to her visits with Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Harrison. Her familiarity grew during Taft’s tenure as secretary of war, and she is described as “first lady of the land” by some observers. The Mexican embassy in Washington, led by Ambassador Enrique Creel, is noted for elevating its social standing under Emerita Creel and Dona Angela, reflecting growing prestige.
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