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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1892
Page
7
The item discusses ladies leather garments and leather trim for waistcoats and tailor-made dresses. It mentions a blue serge gown with an open jacket and double-breasted waistcoat, and a rustic russet brown check outfit paired with a light blue waist. The description reflects current fashion tastes for country wear and sports attire.
Lilian Smith of Wissa Herndon crosses to San Francisco in a 3 foot wide handcrafted craft, the smallest ever used for such a voyage. She carries a gold ward earned for breaking fifty balls in forty two seconds, testing skills against Pacific Coast champion rifle shots.
A Turkish paper notes a new trend of feminine orchestras in Smyrna. The ensembles feature girls aged ten to eighteen, chosen for looks rather than musical skill. Most come from Austria Bohemia and Poland under five year contracts. After concerts a girl collects, with takings allegedly linked to her beauty, and changes in lineup follow marriages or desertions.
A wife describes a sly method to stall her husband while she dresses. She claims to answer delays with confidence and then hides his hat cane or gloves so he searches in silence. The tactic avoids lectures on woman's carelessness and extends preparation time.
The piece surveys women entering learned professions and the rise of women physicians, then moves to fashion's influence. It notes fashion's evolution in Paris with new fabrics, silhouettes, and the role of dressmakers, chaperons, and designers while highlighting empire and directoire styles, new belts, and refined trimming.
The Chic ig Herald notes furs will be worn more broadly for jackets cloaks and outdoor wear with large muffs resembling Victorian styles and added pockets. Persian fur remains popular despite price rises while Wolverine mink and sealskin gain status as leading furs of the season. Long camel cloth traveling cloaks shown in stores feature squirrel lining and lapland fox collar with quilted satin interiors.
The column previews winter fashion trends with notes on hats veils and coats. It highlights purses, furs like sable, novelties such as long silk cloaks, and bedroom furniture in James I style. Accessories include lace dresses, petticoats, and decorative pins with metal borders.
The article surveys causes of universal right handedness, arguing a constitutional tendency may underlie the preference beyond mere anatomy. It notes stronger right sides across body, with right foot and even gait showing biases, and questions whether habit or heredity drives the pattern.
A Philadelphia born pair moving around the world at constant west and east pace would age differently by fifty days after fifty years, a noted circumnavigation fact. Also a Pennsylvanian farm scene follows a white cat sparing a wrens’ chick from a snake, then a chicken recipe for Sartap served with celery and olives.
A collection of curiosities on nail renewal rates, insects and mysterious mines near Las Hummettas, and a veteran officer's recollection of Civil War battle cries. The piece notes rapid growth of nails in summer, discoveries at Sandy Valley New Mexico, and vivid descriptions of regimental yells from across the U.S. ranks.
A New York Observer poem urges children to embrace individuality. It speaks to a simple, natural self, comparing youth to daisies and birds that bloom in their own dress. The piece invites inner dignity and quiet confidence, celebrating personal uniqueness.
Bright easy to grow blooms such as balsams nasturtiums portulaca phlox pinks and sweet peas please children and last long. Children often crave rarer flowers their elders grow and cherish. A girl laments her bed lacks gladiolas and geraniums while parents have extensive displays.
The piece notes the appeal of a tame otter in contrast to a great German animal trainer. It describes the otter’s beauty swift head movements and ability to defend itself against dogs. It recalls a Missouri owner who challenged dogs with his tame otter yielding dramatic showings of the animal’s prowess.
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