19 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
1
The article notes a shift to multi color combinations in spplique with light gold touches, aluminum embroidery, and rose pink traveling gowns. It forecasts royal blue and inauguration blue, dark greens, and browns waning, plus plum hues, with details on fabrics, trims, and decorative ribbons. It also covers care tips and material guidance for Eollenne and colienne in coats.
How to wash ribbons effectively as described by a milliner. Soak in warm water, rub with good white soap, wash as you would other fabrics, then press while still damp with a hot iron to finish.
Fashion notes favor surplice cut blouses for summer frocks but warn they are better suited for older girls. Heavy embroidery and valenciennes edgings are common in surplice borders, sleeves, and skirt flounces, while lighter trims suit younger, frilled blouses with yokes and back fastenings.
Decoration for blouses emphasizes fresh neckwear to enhance appearance. A new turnover collar about three inches deep in canvas satin, embroidered with a spot, sits over a chameleon ribbon band of plain glace silk secured beneath.
The piece describes fashion trends with pale blue hats matching many outfits, shirt waists, dotted swiss dresses, and fawn tones. Traveling bags accompany travel suits, lightweight wash fabrics with colorful polka dots, and tiny three cornered child’s hats trimmed with ribbons. The sailor hat revival gains attention, draped with mousseline de soie in rich shades, and a new brown hue shines on horsehair hats for its light reflection.
A handsomely ruffled petticoat idea uses multiple handkerchiefs cut along the middle to form a circular lace trimmed flounce. Nine or more squares stitched along cut edges yield a full, hemstitched bottom, suitable for a dress of handkerchief linen with Valenciennes lace trim.
A walking length gown in green rajah silk features three tiny nife plaited ruffles at the hem. The draped bodice has a cream batiste yoke and embroidered rice insertion. Cut steel buttons, matching trim, elbow sleeve ruffles, and a cron straw hat with parrot wings complete the outfit.
Soak commut coconut macaroons in peach syrup until soft. Beat whites to stiff peaks with powdered sugar and peach syrup. Fold in a pint of sweet cream then whip until frothy. Layer soaked macaroons and cream in a deep glass dish and top with shredded coconut.
Instructions describe making chocolate by mixing four tablespoons of chocolate in a pint of water and a pint of milk. The text also covers rug care after cleaning, urging inspection for thread breaks and corner wear and repair with linen carpet thread or wool if needed. It mentions jack velvet dipped in a mixture of equal parts biscuit ink and gum water.
The French makers showcase novelties in white serge frocks with Empire inspired coats in white serge or cloth. Designs feature tall collars, cuffs, and heavy open work embroidery, with careful ironing to eliminate stiffness. A reader notes difficulty washing crocheted shawls and shares a pillow case method for cleaner results.
Instructions describe making a frosting by boiling four cups of white sugar with one cup of hot water for about eight minutes without stirring. Test thickness by spoon drip and by rubbing on the cake bowl edge. Add flavoring as it cools, and note the mixture sets soft for days. Also details a method to color confections using parsley juice.
An old style note explains that a dress now includes an outside wrap to match and worn with it, even for shirt waist frocks. A jaunty Nnen coat is favored as the third garment, despite rising temperatures that make heat discomfort likely.
The article notes popular red hues like tomato and geranium dominate gardens and wardrobes. Gardenia red appears in wear, while camellia red stands out. Geranium red receives the strongest attention, with geraniums shaping color trends.
An odd device in the New York New Haven and Hartford operation department draws attention. A wood covered cylinder houses an inspector who records the compound locomotive's head end operation during runs between New York and Boston. The test compares the compound with ten wheeled single cylinder engines newly in use.
James A Edwards of Appenaug Rhode Island keeps a hen allowed to roam the house. Her nest sits in a corner of the woodbox preventing other hens from sharing. For years she laid double yoked eggs, but last Thursday she laid three eggs in one day setting a new record.
A storm in Bucyrus Ohio struck an iron hitching post in front of the David Krauter residence destroying the post. The bolt crossed to a bed of dahlias where a single red blossom and its stalk were totally wiped out while the white flowers remained unharmed.
The article describes lavish funeral rites for wealthy Chinese figures with elaborate white silk banners bearing black velvet inscriptions carried by uniformed attendants. After a lengthy cemetery service, the banners are returned and displayed in the deceased’s home.
A young woman fishing at Lake Penacook New Hampshire hooked a two pound bass. As she hauled it from the water a one pound pickerel lunged and grabbed the bass by the tail. The two fish landed on the wharf as the pickerel held on and could not release the bass.
A brief note describes desks installed in public reading rooms during 1616, outlining accessibility and seating arrangements for patrons seeking study space and reference materials. The record notes the establishment of a reading area within public facilities and its intended use by visitors.
In Paris it is becoming fashionable to leave cards on graves. An air box placed on a tombstone intended for the cards of visitors. The gesture helps near relatives discover which friends still cherish the memory of the departed.
A writer from Our Kissing columns, Edmond Selous, observes doves at play and in combat. He explains billing as an early feeding ritual that becomes pleasure in contact. birds may kiss by accident, suggesting human kissing evolved similarly. He notes stock doves bow during fights as a courtship ritual, blending courting with combat.
Salem keeps up the Fourth of July custom of a giant bonfire on Gallows Hill with a 96 foot high pile of barrels and boxes. The city appropriates $100 for the creation and the torch is applied at top and sides, producing an inspired, illuminated spectacle. This traditional display excites crowds and delights boys, a common sight in many towns but unusually impressive in Salem.
An English artist notes a Burmese courtship custom where a man sits at a distance from his beloved to gauge her interest. If she looks their way, he gains encouragement. by the third day she nods or smiles, then the couple moves toward parental marriage arrangements.
H D Fletcher near Buttersat hill Johnson VI found two young wildcats playing like kittens. He carried no weapons and, with his young son, chose not to disturb them fearing a mother nearby.
John Javen of Goshen Vi attempted to remove a rock from his yard using dynamite. The blast sent the rock to the roof of a nearby cow stable, causing surprise and prompting investigation.
The article notes that the only two sixty dollar bills in existence have been found. One belongs to an Eastern collector and the other to Mrs. Julia Turton of St Louis. They are worth $1,000 each. Mrs. Turton recalls her grandfather, Col. John N. Bryant, who fought in the War of 1812, received one bill from Mark Twain’s forebearer’s father in a Tennessee land deal. The bill is seen as a family heirloom.
A one and a half year old girl sat between railway rails at Cardross as a freight train sped by. The engine braked too late and the child was passed over, yet she escaped with only a cut on the face. The report notes British engines lack cowcatchers and have higher fireboxes, making such escapes unlikely here.
A carrier pigeon released near Cornish Missouri traveled 150 miles to Wakefield, its former home. B Woodbury reports the bird’s remarkable homing ability after a year with its new owner. The bird had been purchased in Wakefield, mated, and then released near Cornish.
An eccentric method captured a striking image of a lion as the photographer placed the lens between two realizing mane highlights. The king of beasts diverted attention until the shutter opened, producing an artwork worthy negative.
York, Penin., claims a tin church as a world unmatched. Faced with stone, brick, and lumber costs, the congregation chose tin. The 40 by 50 foot edifice cost 1500 dollars and is painted to imitate brick.
The article notes the bolo, the largest flower in the world, growing on Mindanao in the Philippine group. It has five petals spanning nearly a yard in width and a single blossom weighing up to twenty two pounds. The plant is described as growing on a high peak about 3,000 feet above sea level in the Mindanao region.
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