London Favors Simple Suits And Tailored Styles
In London a return to smart tailor made fashion dominates with frock coats shortened to quarter length and black satin revers. Coats close with four buttons at the waist and feature a long back silhouette. Sleeves vary from long to wide three quarter. empire skirts with draped fronts become popular at Paquin’s. Striped textures in dark autumn tones of purple brown green and mole lead the smart tailor made trend.
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London
Jong
Paquin’s
Putt Back Glove Catches Repair Guide
Instructions on repairing glove catches after they come loose. Use a fine needle and cotton to overcast the hole, loop around the groove, draw up slowly, wrap thread around the clasp, and finish on the wrong side. Proper technique hides any sign of the prior separation.
Ribbons in Floral Designs Reveal New Ribbon Art
Vogue describes new floral ribbons featuring roses in varied colors with daring shadowings. A sash ribbon displays four roses and a bud on a clear wire ground with gold edging. Colors include burnt orange, umber, mauve, blue, violet, and soft green with dark tea shading.
School Dresses Show Two Simple, Sturdy Models
For school wear, mohair or light weight serge and plaid woolens work best with simple construction. Two 12 to 15 year old girls models are described: a light wood brown serge dress with a gored circular skirt and silk blouse. and a Copenhagen blue mohair dress with pointed tabs, blouse, and skirt, buttoning over an under waist and plaid silk inlet band.
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Copenhagen
Baby’s Dress Sleeve Tuck For Growing Arms
A simple alteration for a baby dress uses a small tuck above the hem to shorten the sleeve, sewing up the sleeve, placing buttonholes at each side of the seam, threading baby ribbon through the tuck, and tying as the arm grows. Finish with a lace hem.
Knockabout Hats Displayed in Gun Metal Felt Styles
Knockabout hats are jauntily worked in gun metal felt with slight front roll and drooping ribbing. The shapes are shown simply and trimmed with gray and white mottled cog feathers or clusters of natural turkey plumage along the sides.
Public auction of Washington's Headquarters property Winchester Va
Special Commissioner will sell at public auction at Winchester Court House on January 18 1908 the Washingtons Headquarters property at South Braddock and Cork streets in three lots or as a whole. Lot 1 39 ft 4 in on Braddock by 100 ft along Cork. Lot 2 39 ft 4 in by 100 ft. Lot 3 42 ft 5 in by 78 ft 8 in. One third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Located in central Winchester in a good neighborhood.
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Corporation Court
Robert J. Kurtz
Harry L. Kurtz
Court House
Winchester
Washington
Braddock Street
Cork Street
M. M. Lyncii
Welltown School Celebration Returns Warm Attendance
The Sunday school closing at the M. and Church South in Welltown drew a large audience for talks by Mr Boxwell Mr Chas B Harlee and Rev M L Yeakley followed by Sunday school treats and gifts. Local residents visited relatives and friends in Winchester Martinsburg and nearby areas during the weekend with several travelers noted.
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Star
Welltown
M. &. Church
South
Boxwell
Chas
B. Harlee
Winchester
M. le Yeakley
Martinsburg
Flavius L. Good and Son
Luther Good
Rock Enon
Perry C. Anderson
J. M. Francks
Minnie
Gertrude Chamberlin
T. B. Sencindiver
P. C. Anderson
Vernie Eliott
Bettie Scrivener
M. L. Yeakley
Iris
Martinaburs
H. Yeakley
W. R. Yeakley
A. B. Strosnider
Spineasba
Harry Wiewers
Lilda
Near Clearbrook
T. B. Sencindiver, Jr
Breadtheville
Vernie Elliott
G. HW. Yedktey
Near Hayfield
Anderson
Local Junior Order Elected Officers for Next Year
Bunker Hill West Virginia December 26 The J O U A Mi meeting elected officers for the ensuing year James Chapman A C Jackson VV CG J D Payne BR 83 B D Lamp Assistant R 8 Charlies FP Laise F S BS B Cline treasurer WH Cockril conductor F D Butler warden R DeHaven 1 8 5 Fr J Rogers OO S Lucas Delgarn and wife of Charles Town visiting Mr Gold Balenger Ed fabb of Pittsburg and Miss Annie Lamp of Martinsburg spending Christmas at home Edna Henson Arden visits Reston Christmas programming and town ball game among local youths. Rural carrier No 13 battles king grippe.
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Bunker Hill
W. ‘Va
James Chapman
A. C. Jackson
J. D. Payne
B.D. Lamp
Charlies
Carrier No. 13
Kagrippe
Ed. Henson
Miss
Edna
Arden
Gold Balehger
Berryville Woman to Wed Maurice Chamberlain in Pueblo
A marriage license issued in Washington yesterday lists Maurice Chamberlain of Pueblo Colorado and Miss Margaret V Morales. The bride elect is daughter of Mr Julian Morales formerly of Berryville now in Washington and has many local friends who will send best wishes.
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Washington
Maurice 3
Chamberlain
Pueblo
Colo
Margaret V. Morales
Julian Morales
Berryville
Unexplored Territory Still Vast on Globe
The statement declares that 20 million miles of the globe remain uncharted. It emphasizes the vast unknowns and the enduring call for exploration beyond known lands and seas.
Uncle Eben on Luck and Entertainment in Talk
Uncle Eben notes that constant talk about luck leads others to think people gain as much amusement from it as from real luck, suggesting people find humor in the chatter more than in fortune.
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Uncle Eben
Adaptation and Lightning in Life Lessons
The text argues that instantaneous photography disproves the fiery zigzag view of lightning. It emphasizes adaptation as key to success, noting that life’s contingencies require quick adjustment to changing conditions.
Norfolk and Western Train Schedules From Roanoke
Rail line announces daily northbound and southbound trains from Roanoke with connections at Shenandoah and intermediate points. Services include Pullman sleepers to Philadelphia and Washington, and routes to Welch Roanoke Columbus Knoxville and more with maps and agent contact at M. F. Beano and M. Bevilg, Roanoke VA.
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Berry Villan
Flegersatown
Pullman
Delphia
Harrisburg
Wingerstown
Inntermediate
Shenandoah
Washington
Roanke
Bristol
Bluefield
Norton
Wellinston-Salem
Charlotte
Pullman Sleeper
Welch
Knoxville
Blueeierei Bus
Cincinnati
Westman Sleeper
Roanoke
Columbus
Aily
M. F. Beano
Bevilg
Gen. Bask
Mae Roanoke
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North Main St
Virginia
Scheuer’s
Front Royal Virginia
Vondon
G. L. Biawher
McDonald Inn
Georgia Nixdorff
McDontt
Bi G.Y
Ie A Sighly Uscu Uy
Star Office
Ingle
J.C. Ford
N. Beane St
LE Savage Sons
Our Savings Department
Union Bank of Winchester Depositary
State of
Bell Brothers
Iene
A. G. Swanson
Richard L. Gray
City of Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Richard Iu, Gray
O. P. Grove
St. PE ‘Brow
Pranklin St
Brooklyp
Phe
Boyers Caney Garnannic
Welltown School
COR Ie
Winchester Ore Ery
Champersbaerg
Ship Burg
Ene Et Eee Macheniceburg
Philadelphia
New York
At & A
Stindey
M.c. Kennedy
Vigo Pres
Barryville
Bluemont
Dany
Sunda
Warnoung
Hotel Ryans
Dal
Jordan Springs Junction
Orthake View
Rattietown
Cartieman
Walt
Traliah
Pelee
Herryville
wWituchester
Maurice F. Gastleman
Prag
Castleman's Ferry
Norfolk and Western
Baltimorea Que Railroad
Bundat
Harricosbu
Rive
Ati Saf
Harpeta
Surisa
Frederick
Washi
Baltimore
Chinega
Wheeling
Art
Pittsburg
Chica
Huyler’s
Fred. S. Boyd
Bath Phones
S- Resenmeyer
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