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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
8
A decor article discusses training women to drape doors properly, matching door treatments to room style. It outlines techniques to soften tall, narrow or high doors with side trims, shelves, candelabra accents, and portieres. The piece compares Louis XIV style with lighter drapery to create dignified entryways.
A stitched tale from Baltimore Americana recounts a bishop in English dress venturing into a rough street. He and a rough crowd exchange quips, the bishop replies with humor about his own needed attire, while a separate tale shows a young man’s honest graft refusal and a merchant’s reluctant generosity.
Foxhall Keene discusses skill in driving and note that every trade hides tricks. He recalls asking a hatter why he could not ignore customers and notes hatters must press sales to avoid hats lasting too long.
A minister scolds a boy for fishing on Sunday, claiming hooks hurt beetles. The boy reveals the fish are caught with an imitation lure, and the minister realizes his misunderstanding as the boy showcases his catch. The banter ends with a wink at mistaken beliefs about deception.
The fragmentary text depicts Saint Brandan or Brangan guiding monks and pilgrims across perilous seas. It weaves visions of convent bells, northern monasteries, storms, and a moral struggle with temptation, mercy, and divine aid while the voyage nears a distant shore.
A newlywed couple shares a small apartment and frugal habits. The wife, careful with purchases, tests a wedding gift carving knife on a supposed porterhouse but the steak disappears, prompting a puzzled husband. A separate tale recalls a naval cadet tipping a silver coin for autograph-worthy actresses at a benefit.
Analysts foresee a vast field of mines and rich farming in Manchuria. Ore samples hint at large results and experts believe thorough prospecting could attract investment, though secure title and reliable operation remain uncertain issues.
A fashion roundup highlights feminine attire and accessories with details on children's party frocks, waist trends, wide shoulder lines, and lace trims. It notes mauve velvet gowns, crepe de chine outfits, separate bodices, new darning bags, arm gloves, and millinery in pale colors with winged, Tudor-inspired shapes.
The article notes chenille hats with buckles in peacock blues and greens, black velvet wedding hats, and hair dressing trends. It highlights new herringbone gray suitings, leading silks for evening waists, satin finished cerbys with plumes, and velvet as a favored material for gowns and street wear. It mentions bold velvet coats and a dark blue velvet street gown with a wide circular skirt and decorative band.
Melt butter in a pan and saute onion carrot and parsley until soft without coloring. Add water and oatmeal, cook until tender for about two hours, adding water as needed. Strain, return to fire, thin with stock milk or water, heat to boiling, season, and stir in butter just before serving.
A fashion note details skirt styles with walking skirts remaining elaborately plaited while a few smart models use many geres cut to add flair.
A violet velvet costume with a double breasted jacket and black silk trim features pale blue velvet embroidery at the collar and waistcoat. An empire style dress in claret tones with a velvet bolero and plaited skirt is detailed with metallic-embroidered revers, a gray waistcoat, and white lace cravat.
The text combines fashion notes praising empire style with shimmering dress trim ideas and a concrete chocolate pie recipe. It outlines chocolate pie preparation using unsweetened chocolate, sugar, hot water, hot milk, eggs, salt, and optional vanilla, baked until a knife comes out clean.
A new glove style described as seam free and pristine offers three shades tan cray and felt. It features two fastenings a clasp and a large pearl button. The felt shade is noted as especially attractive and versatile for many costumes.
Practical care guidance covers polishing metal bedsteads with damp cloths and dry buffing, preventing thread snapping when machining hard fabrics, tightening screws with vinegar assistance, arranging flowers in a bowl using wire supports, and cleaning smoked mica stove sides with a warm paste for shine and easier upkeep.
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