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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
A reminiscence recalls college hazing attempts and a freshman’s desire to be challenged by upperclassmen. Tales describe sophomores ordering freshmen to dress in pajamas at a dance and the prankish behavior that followed. The piece shifts to a skeptical observer noting fashion shifts and retail trends in winter, with remarks on coats and shoes.
A new coronet veil elevates the bride, adding two to three inches of height and a regal, queenly appearance from all angles. Made of soft tulle with orange blossom accents, it drapes easily and suits various wedding styles, guiding brides to choose gowns with elongated, dignified lines.
Mrs Lily Hedge of Camberwell Green England offers a testimonial describing a severely affected child Owen born with an almost incurable eczema from three months old. After four hospital discharges as hopeless and numerous remedies, Cuticura Remedies led to a marvelous recovery in six months. January 12 1907.
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia sciatica and nerve pain, claiming rapid relief without rubbing and even curing dental nerve pain. Testimony from J P Hubbard of Marietta cites dramatic benefits and broader uses for insect bites and sore throat. The passage ends with a quip about hospital visits and domestic strife.
The article describes skirts outlined with butt tons and braid, enhanced by velvet borders and pasties. A tunic in black with a crepe underskirt and panne velvet trim is featured, along with velvet bordered tunics and heavy embroidered nets. An evening coat in dull satin with hand painted border and black chiffon drapery demonstrates current fashion flair.
A pretty home dress in nut brown cashmere features a narrow front skirt with circular sides and a novel trim of two cord and velvet bands joined by buttons. The bodice mirrors the trim forming brettles with lace beneath and stands over a lace vest. Undersleeves are soft white silk with cuffs. Materials listed include cashmere, sateen, lace and silk.
The article notes milady shedding a coat to settle in for afternoon or evening entertainment and revealing a bodice rich in lace braid and embroidery. It references a long round yoke and a shorter lace yoke top, signaling a revival of a straight vertical line accentuated by delicate detailing and traditional waltz era styling.
Fragmentary fashion notes describe heavy lace used chiefly for expensive blouses. It notes the elegance of lace despite embroided burdens and hints at advice for women managing such fabrics.
An essay notes that economy drives use of net as a popular trimming beyond shirts and blouses. It highlights bold silk floss embroidery in floral designs and hints at other patterns offering originality of outline and coloring.
A piece discusses flexible metal sports for collars as stylish new neck ornaments. The items are shown set with diamonds or sapphires, offering a practical substitute for other materials. It notes black velvet ribbons adorned with jewels as a flattering option, with seed pearls on velvet for older women and steel beads with paste on black as suitable.
Leather accessories emerge as essential for the well dressed woman with gauntlet gloves and smart leather items highlighted. The display features imported leather merchandise that is varied, novel, and stylish, showcasing the just unpacked novelties in line and form.
A sketch showcases gauntlet gloves with a perfect leather finish and novel shape. The design emphasizes a smart wrinkle for wear with tailored attire, a practical flaring cuff, and a long coat sleeve. A tiny monogram on one glove remains optional per individual taste.
A fashion note outlines blouse suits for boys and girls, highlighting velvet and velveteen textures, sailor collars, white silk contrasts, and black patent or white shoes. It discusses age appropriate suits from tiny boys to tuxedo styles for older boys and dainty hosiery for girls, plus remarks on accessories and footwear.
Embroideries feature gold and black threads with floss silk, silver and beads, used on evening wraps and gowns with fringes and velvet. Hair nets are redesigned with bag shape, even elastic distribution, and a silk draw thread for hidden strain, finished with detachable pins and human hair shades.
A home crafts note explains making a wall hanging for a watch. It describes cutting a seven by four inch cardboard base, trimming Brodie or figured silk, padding and satin stitching, stretching the embroidery over the card, and fixing edges with sateen. Two wall nails and a gilt hook fit at the top to hang the watch and chain.
It is wise to take the children to the dentist once a year. Choose the dentist as you would the family doctor and he will advise what is best.
The text discusses the importance of the vell in fashion, noting it can make or mar the overall look. It emphasizes bordered vells, how they accentuate the chin to coiffure line, and how adjusting the line to a suitable degree changes the contour. It states adjusting the vell is an art.
Recipe promises to cure an acute cold in 24 hours by mixing one half ounce of Concentrated Pine Oil, two ounces of glycerine, and half a pint of whiskey. Shake before use and dose every four hours with a teaspoon to a tablespoon. Pine Oil is a Globe Pharmaceutical Co. product from Dayton Ohio sold in half ounce vials.
A hotel guest spies a bellhop rummaging a hamper of soiled towels late at night. The boy explains he’s searching for rings that people pull off their fingers while drying hands, hoping to claim the reward and become a man of means.
A miner visits the Melbourne Argus office asking for a memorial notice for his late governor. The clerk agrees to run an In Memoriam but notes a sixpence per inch charge. The miner objects since his governor was over six feet tall.
A doctor testimony claims that switching from coffee to Postum reduced digestive problems and improved family dining habits. He notes his wife preferred summer and country homes, and after two years of marriage Postum became the pantry staple, while coffee and tea gathered dust.
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