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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1893
Page
7
A preacher laments harmful education practices and lax parenting, warning that harsh discipline and modern worldly aims sacrifice children. He contrasts Jephthah’s vow with today’s dangers to youth, urging divine guidance and active care for the next generation.
New Washington statistics show the United States exported less and imported more merchandise in the past six months compared with the same period last year.
The Detroit Free Press describes four wardsome bandana handkerchiefs used to fashion sleeves and surplice fronts with a plain silk waistband. It also notes how a bracelet or pocket watch endures knocks and struggles in pockets, affecting its reliability.
Harriet Hosmer spoke to club women on Greek art noting Periclean era dresses suited to indoors life with no public duties. She joked that a nineteenth century woman could not catch a train in such a garment.
A brief fashion note credits the end of the crinoline boom with skirts growing narrower. Dressmakers report many women return gowns to remove crinoline as it proves stiff and heavy. Short or stout figures favor vertical trimming or bottom garni ture only.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore offered a $10 prize for a best article on a summer wardrobe for $15. An Endeavor club held firm that a realistic outfit would cost at least $27, listing items such as storm serge dress denim chalice sailor hats shirt waists handkerchiefs undergarments gloves and shoes.
During Cleveland’s nonconsecutive presidency his wife served as secretary. He sought a trusted person to handle writing tasks, but she opposed the plan, insisting she would not resign and would continue her labor of love in his service. The appeal notes she remains unwilling to hire another.
The straw sailor hat, though not dressy, is neat and practical and widely worn in public life. It appears on city streets and at events from church to weddings, favored by maid and matron for its simple trim and wide brim for sun protection.
The column surveys women’s accessories and dress trends, noting that ladies watches often misbehave unless worn by men, and detailing Paris and London styles. It covers velvet capes, hats with rose adornments, camel hair ulsters, Turkish towels for chairs, white gloves and stockings, chiffon bodices, and new summer gowns with lace, parasols, and coordinated sleeve colors.
Terrell rider Lassoeda Wolf and D. J. LaRoe chased a wolf in J. Terrell's pasture using a lariat on horseback. LaRoe roped the animal at the first throw and his horse trampled it to death. From Le Louis Republican.
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