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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1907

Page

3

Green hats for men sweep Europe style across travelers

The New York Journal notes a craze among returning European travelers wearing green Alpine style hats with wide ribbons and fluffy flourishes. Prominent figures like R A Smith and J De Montempon join the trend, seen from the Baltic to New York, though buyers fear the look may not cross the Atlantic.

Ing Edward Europe Edward New York Journal United States R. A. C.nith Shomas Lipton J. de Monte Omupson Mae Thompson Baltic New York

Fishing from Trains Sport Troll Through Car Windows

Southern Pacific passengers report trolling from car windows during trips to Salton Sea. The practice yields several fish catches, with a Salton Sea correspondent noting growing popularity and success aboard trains.

Southern Pacific Pssengers Salton Sea Salton

Train Car Fish Hunt Becomes Dining Car Feat

A San Francisco Chronicle report describes a trestle over a deep arroyo where dining car scraps draw fish from the water. A fisherman on a passing train hooked a three foot carp, and the practice has grown as trains now supply fish for dining cars.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Harness Wit Sparks Between Shafts in Press Humor

A Louisville Courier Journal humor piece lingers on the notion of subtle jabs and witty shafts as a press humorist remarks on daily “dallying” with wit while acknowledging the burdensome constraints of being “hitched between ’em.”

Louisville Courier-Journal

A Financial Difference Between Artist And Artisan

A father explains to his son that an artisan is a type of artist who earns only six to seven dollars a day and relies on steady income. Maud jokes with Harry about needing mamma's money to maintain the lifestyle she is accustomed to.

Maud Harry Mamma

Model of the Moment in New York Fashion

A fashion overview highlights variety in fall styles with tailored suits in military and Mikado trims, long Hussar jackets, and bold braids. Black guimpes debut alongside pale blue jumpers and black embroidered crepe de Chine, with Parisian origins and practical appeal. Also notes on Dr Shoop Headache Tablets and a Mary J Holmes drama Tempest and Sunshine arriving at the Graham on October 10.

Paris Kentucky Mary J. Holmes W. F. Mann Graham

Fashions and theater notes mix in Cheviot fabrics and Tem pest drama

Cheviot and serge usage described for suits and trims with buttons and braid. Feathersilk taffeta praised for ruffles and waist linings. Long theater sleeves seen in Paris pieces. Mary J Holmes drama Tempest and SunshineAdaptation by Lem B Parker at Graham October 10 with Marie De Beau and Ruth Raynor as leads. Also medical notices and remedies offered by Dr Shoop with free trials and Restorative stomach nerve relief.

Mary J. Holmes Tempest and Lem B. Parker W. F. Mann Tempest Sunshine Marie de Beau Ruth Raynor The Graham

Household Hints From Practical Recipes and Tips

A collection of domestic tips covers polishing with alum and stove polish, enhancing custard pie flavor with scalded milk and brown sugar, and aiding skirt storage by wall pressing. It also suggests melting lard to ease window frame and sash movement when swelling from rain.

Liner Kroonland Sees Passenger Trand on Final Voyage

Aboard the liner Kroonland on its last trip a pull stork caused a mishap injuring seven passengers as the ship docked. Local reports confirm the incident occurred during berthing and crews aided the injured on scene.

Iawtre Kroonland

Local visits change hands as relatives arrive home

Mrs. Tobias Minick returns from Cedar Rapids to visit relatives while Mrs. Chas Chance travels from Peoria to her mother BE. J. Dr. H L Courtright arrives from Davenport on business. Mrs. James Palmer heads to Kansas City for several days with the Woodstock family. A health note says family health beats money, and Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised at 50 cents.

Tobias Minick Cedar Rapids Chas. Chance Peoria BE. J. Stewart James Palmer Mrs. Everett Woodstock Kansas City

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