All-White Costume Displayed with Lace Trim
An all-white broadcloth costume showcased features lace trimming along with cloth straps and silk cord details. The garment emphasizes a delicate, refined look with subtle decorative elements.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
11
Parisian evening gown described with brown tulle and carnations
A Diorlike fashion sketch details a brown tulle evening dress with striped bias bands and a full bottom flounce adorned by artificial carnation embroidery. The bodice uses brown silk damask with lace bertha, blue satin, and old blue paniers, creating a richly textured ensemble.
Wot Such a Fool and The Druggist Tale
A South Africa returnee narrates ad ventures to his father claiming a £1000 silver mine purchase. He formed a company and sold half stock for £1500, sparking speculation of a swindle. The Druggist vignette ends with a physician noting heirs paid $1500 after six months of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Landon
Old Bullyon
Degrees of Happiness at the Boarding House
A fragmented comic piece shows a boarder remarking on cheer inside and gloom outside. A witty exchange follows about love and a joke about a furniture installment house opening an account at a boarding house.
Mission in Life Echoes in Parson and Politician Exchange
A parson declares every man needs a life mission while a politician jokes he has pursued a foreign mission with a high salary for two years. The exchange echoes satire of public life and ambition.
They Went Together The Treasury Secretary Sings
An anecdote from the Fifth Avenue hotel in Washington recalls Secretary Leslie M. Shaw joining a church hymn. After the service a congregant praised his participation and he quipped that they pay money so the secretary of the treasury ought to sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury Department
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Hyphens Paid Better and a Marital Plot in Brass
A fragment from a 19th century page presents gossip about Briefless marrying the daughter of millionaire Bonds, with vague talk of him quitting the law to join the son in law business. A Kentucky colonel warns against drinking water on the brain, offered as a cautionary parable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briefless
Ohio
Kentucky
Fragmented Dialogue and Social Snapshots in a Quixotic Scene
A jumble of dialogue exposes social snubs and domestic concerns. A judge and a loafer clash over bench roles while a grocer comments on expenses and support for a large family. A debutante probes love, revealing tensions between self perception and affection.
Fortunate Almanac Giving Tradition Draws Remarks
A man notes calendars are handed out generously each year and jokes that if they had to be bought, some would try to trade with the same almanac for a lifetime. He muses on human nature and frugality.
No Fault of His in Surprising Divorce Exchange
A divorce court exchange reveals a plaintiff claiming the woman was violent and headstrong, while the judge presses why the union occurred. The plaintiff responds that he did not marry her. she married him.
Quite Another Thing He Couldn’t Dodge His Bills
A witty exchange reveals a debtor’s fate as the speaker corrects a belief that the man could meet his obligations. The retort underscores financial pressure and a blunt attitude toward debt with a punchy, humorous twist.
Perseverance or Patience: A Young Physician's Dilemma
A young physician debates with a friend over the key to success. The friend urges perseverance while the physician insists he needs patients to prove his worth. The exchange highlights the practical challenge of building a practice.
Unnamed Man Questions Senator Sorghum’s Qualifications
A man meets Senator Sorghum and questions his fitness for office. Sorghum replies that he has been forced to refuse the man something, offering a terse explanation for the denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Better Left Unsaid In A Rainy Parlor Exchange
A social interchange unfolds with a rain soaked invitation. Mrs. Homes offers dinner, while Mr. Witless declines, insisting the weather is not as severe as it seems. The scene centers on domestic restraint and polite reluctance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Homes
Mr. Witless
Household Tips From An Earlier Era
Curious home guidance advises boiling cream the day before for richer coffee and using a stiff vegetable brush for root crops. It warns against covering green vegetables during cooking, insists on porcelain kettles for soup, and mentions a device called a Lazy Tom for reaching items without rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trona
Cape for Children Caps Trend in Schoolwear
Tom O'Shanter caps rise in popularity among girls and boys for school and play. The newest models suit cloth camel hair tibeline velveteen and other materials used for caps, showing the latest designs for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O'Shanter
New Table Linen Dresses Blend In For Summer Wardrobes
Novelties of the season blur lines between linens and dress goods as shoppers find fabrics that resemble table linens. Bolts invite three or four yard cuts with hems ready, while cutting on the bias is discouraged for home sewers. The piece hints at stitching a summer costume from an old family set.
Blue and Silver Horse Gown Described in Fashion Note
A pale blue louisine afternoon gown features a loose accordion pleated skirt sweeping the ground. The waist is similarly pleated and adorned with blue chiffon paillettes. A Venetian neck yoke, 3 sleeves of louisine chiffon and ace, and a narrow blue velvet dotted girdle complete the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jace
Louisine
Fashion notes on knots and tiny handkerchiefs arise
The article discusses knot accents at the waist as key to artistic dress and the shrinking size of handkerchiefs. It notes small modern handkerchiefs pass through a keyhole, and mentions new designs with printed tints and white embroidery, including a white chiffon toque with plaited construction.
Fashion Notes From The Season's Latest Styles
Artificial camellias return as a trend with belts of plaid enamel and plaid house jackets. Dainty autumn leaf embroidered collars reflect national colors. Wraps feature trims of passementerie and furs. Fur cravats appear distinct and rare. Spring hats favor drooping feathers lace scarves and fringe.
Elaborate Shirtwaist Costume with Velvet Turban Detail
A detailed description of a shirtwaist outfit featuring a jaunty turban and matching gown. The bodice uses tight gray convert cloth with decorative Persian trim, feathered tail accents, and dark gray straps finishing the shoulders. A plain belt with a gun metal buckle, three front buttons, and a long fox fur trim complete the ensemble.
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