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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1886
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text references Industrial Intense rail work and a public notice. Names like Walter Ferguson and Edia Mills appear along with police and hotel mentions. The passage contains garbled phrases about engineers, legal notices, and potential railroad related developments.
The text surveys winter ballroom attire emphasizing modest necklines and structured corsages, noting light colors and airy fabrics for women. It mentions low necklines, draped trains, and corset silhouettes, with discussion of sleeves, bonnets, and tasteful elegance while cautioning against bold showiness.
A fragmented fashion writeup describes evening wear and reception dresses, noting white gowns for married women, floral corsages, and accessories. It mentions French fabrics, moire fabrics, and the ongoing preference for light, elegant daytime outfits with emphasis on modest adornment and tasteful elegance.
Feathers and flowers are used extensively in evening gowns and costumes, with broad four to five inch ribbons as a key accessory. The article notes the fashion in ribbon placement at the throat shoulder and wrist, with jewelry pendants and high back necklines. It also mentions ribbons in hair and the popularity of bright red ribbons to accent black gowns for ceremonies. Nearby items describe local social events, arrivals from Parkersburg, and community notes on works and schooling, alongside brief notices of illness and club meetings.
The Contee county board faces questions over a beet mite problem affecting farms and residents. Officials pledge action, including inspections, pesticide guidance, and potential financial aid for affected growers. Community meetings are planned to explain timelines and response steps.
A garbled transit or travel timetable appears with references to Cleveland and Chimes, stops at Entabuirgle Yor, and schedules toward Woodsdeld, Elm Grove, and Saint Clairsville with times and fare notes embedded in the fragment.
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