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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1903
Page
6
The article previews evening wear focusing on warmth and lightness with filmy ellks and crepe de chine, describes a gauffre silk sack coat and a mauve panne velvet wrap with lace and pearl trims, notes white fox edge details, and warns luxury and trimmings drive up costs, with heavy jewelry and embroidered sprays dominating current styles.
The article highlights new bridal dress details including a white net innovation and a pearly gray satin lining rivaling white. It describes bespoke handwork adding individuality, refined collars and cuts, and velvet ribbon garnitures. It also notes Norfolk jackets, hat positioning, and a maroon velvet illustrated hat. A child’s mouth burn remedy via ice is briefly mentioned, plus a pink satin ball gown with lace and chiffon frills and pearl drops.
A reader tips a daily routine for疲 tired women: after lunch bathe face and neck in warm water, use warm neck applications when fatigued, smooth tired lines, apply skin food, then rest in a dark room for twenty minutes. The low cost routine has helped many when used during the day rather than after all duties.
The House of Representatives smoking rooms ban cigarettes including Turkish brands while cigars are allowed. Congressman Joy of Missouri, a noted paper smoker, accidentally lit a cigarette and was reminded of the rule before moving to the House restaurant.
A stern visitor interrupts a minister as he studies a Sunday sermon. She asserts she is Eliza Brown and Peter Simpson’s wife and tells him Peter has escaped, hinting at a failing marriage and a troubling slip in the diary entry.
The piece compares the bishop of New York and a famed English speaking actor as victims of twentieth century fame miscommunication. It recounts a girl’s quip about Grandgrind’s pills and a Minnesota railway platform encounter where a traveler asks what the bishop was cured of.
The excerpt traces Venezuela’s ongoing revolt since 1810, noting Bolivar’s initial push that led to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, the early sovereignty struggles, his life-tenure presidency proposal, and the subsequent collapse into individual state sovereignty with no lasting stable government since.
The article traces the rise of military salutes from medieval tournaments to modern officer gestures. It explains the right hand raised to the head as homage to a queen’s beauty, and the sword salute as a dual sign of faith, fealty, and lowered guard.
Earth passed through the tail of the great comet of 1861, crossing it over four hours. The event described notes the length of time and the celestial path involved, reflecting historical astronomy observations.
The piece surveys gambling in elite society with roulette, ping pong bets, and poker. It notes roulette’s revival as a social lure, recounts a matron seeking a wheel, and describes ping pong bookmaking and the enduring charm of poker even among ladies present. It includes anecdotes of Sunday poker nights and a tale of a deacon dropping a poker chip in church.
The Halstead brothers, two of Murat Halstead's six sons, visited Major General Chaffee and recalled serving under him in China. The General paused, then admitted he knows them well and warned they may have talked too much about his brave deeds and their affection for him.
Mrs Betsey M Stevens surviving sister of Gen Benjamin F Butler is 95 years old. Foresight has its limitations like other things.
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