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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1886
Page
7
In a chaotic note from the New York Mail and Express, a Pittsburg commercial society faces a mass slaughter of birds tied to feathered fashion amid a faltering market. A milliner laments oversupply and dwindling demand as sellers scramble for buyers, signaling a broader crisis in feather sales.
A New York letter discusses the intertwined worlds of art and fashion, noting how painters influence dress design and how dressmakers and artists interact. It covers lavish gowns, dress decoration, and the rise of decorative paper flowers as fashionable accessories, with anecdotes about painters and the use of fabric and painting in garments.
The article surveys current fashion trends including topaz, jonquil, Nile green and pink combinations, black straw hats with foliage, gold and silver hairpins, embroidered linen in Irish coverlets, and rough straw hats remaining in style. It notes harmonizing color schemes for overdresses, various bow and ribbon styles, lisle thread hosiery with vertical stripes, and bold color melanges that require careful matching to avoid fashion missteps.
The article describes Santa Catalina Island as a natural harbor for proposed occupants, noting its broad coastal hills, high peak, rocky terrains, and brush covered landscape. It mentions limited water but a climate favorable to mining districts and references a historical native presence and later settlers reliant on sheep and goats, with past populations of around twenty thousand and ten thousand perhaps seeking sustenance.
Agricultural note surveys mixed crops like oats with peas or beans for fodder, discusses varied feeding for cattle pigs and fowls, and warns on potato blight and frost protection. It cites Roman and English precedents, advises grass diets for pigs, and outlines practical measures for fruit trees and strawberries.
Summary of Carnegie's new book on U S progress over fifty years, arguing republican government spurred growth. Notes include population density comparisons, Chicago's rise from trading post to major city, education spending, agriculture and manufacturing output, and expanding railways. Also mentions Texas, California, and national production figures.
In a 1910s travel anecdote from Saint Paul Globe, a man recounts an awkward scene on a train near Poughkeepsie where a group of schoolgirls and a travel companion crowded his seat. He recalls a blunt offer of fruit and the women’s forward behavior, noting how his discomfort lingered and later colored his view of women in similar situations.
In Havters F Satterthwaite recalls a London feeder who fed pigeons by blowing food into their crops. The bizarre practice earned him two cents per dozen birds, with pigeons fattened rapidly. The piece also profiles former Washington society beau President Tyler’s son, described as tall, handsome, and once famed in society circles.
Fragmented reading describes a portrait of a prince shedding garments in a pool scene with surreal dialogue about truth. The voice evokes a mythic ritual, noting the naked garb and a royal robe of honesty. Names include George K. Camp and a Texas reference.
A garbled collage of jokes, quotes, and brief items from several papers. It references headlines and snippets about eggs prices, a chiropodist, a street beggar, and a variety of satirical lines. The text showcases a rough collage of humorous blurbs and stray captions with inconsistent spelling and punctuation.
The text records a peculiar observation of large stones not exceeding certain inches and much smaller particles visible only under a microscope. It mentions forked tails and odd features, with several people noting varying reactions and perceptions amid unclear details.
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