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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
3
The article examines wearable fashion details such as tailors made gowns, velveteen blouses, and long princess line skirts. It notes trims like enamel buttons, broken festoon lines at the hem, and decorative dangles on coats. It mentions black, ivory, and chiffon fabrics, with emphasis on practical yet stylish designs.
Technical notes on lace lengths for trimming garments. Guidance covers four to six yards for blousing, six yards for deep borders, and four to twelve yards for different lace weights. Mentions matching skirts, white cloth, and inexpensive remnant materials for coffee coat sleeves and jackets. Mentions Silk and satin samples and illustration references.
The article describes pastel gowns in blues pinks and strawberries with three quarter coats for cool days and bolero gowns for warm weather. It highlights a Russian blouse with ivory satin lace yoke ermine trim and marabou stoles with large muffs and bushy tails. A stole of ermine with lace flounce and a JUDIC CHOLLET illustration are noted.
The piece discusses economical crepe de chine gowns in black for evening wear, noting their beauty and variety this winter but higher cost due to diaphanous fabrics. It praises crepe de chine for longevity through cleaning and remodeling, and also highlights chantilly and sprigged Brussels nets as fashionable, durable options.
A Talladega County jailer, Molly Grady, is praised as fearless and strong, likened to Viking tales. She stopped a jail escape, aided her brother’s release during a storm, and earned a reputation for decisive, relentless discipline. Her water cure method and stern demeanor are noted as part of her leadership.
A New York dockside incident shows two well dressed women with lavish rings attacked by a boy with a knife aiming to take the jewelry. The piece argues tasteful dress and public display invite danger and criticizes female vanity while noting support for women’s education and suffrage.
In stl Molly Grady is described as brave and generous. She tends prisoners, cooks, and buys delicacies for them. She helped pull a baby from a burning house while the mother hesitated, declaring Glorious Molly Grady. Mary Edith Day.
Wanted several persons of character and good reputation in each state to represent and advertise an old established wealthy business house. Salary twenty one dollars weekly with expenses additional, all paid weekly. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References welcome with return envelope. Colonial Co. Bit Dearborn St Chicago 47 26.
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