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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
5
A customer testimonial praises Allen's Foot-Ease for relief of tired feet. Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence endorses the product, sold by all druggists for 25 cents. The ad also notes commission men say no corner on eggs and hints at market commentary.
A slice of 1900s consumer notices extols Defiance Starch over cheap imitations, praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with a testimonial from Miss Attee Barter of Atlanta, and describes fashionable moleskin coats with Scottish fur provenance and velvet trims.
Veils trend toward exaggerated lengths and patterns with accordion plaiting and moon motifs. A pale green panne velvet blouse with tailored suit is described alongside a blue flannel girls gymnasium suit. Prominent is a Peruna health advertisement praising Sisters of Charity and a letter from Congressman Meekison endorsing the remedy with a request for the 1904 Peruna Almanac.
Deep girdles embroidered in the same tints as the gown are being worn widely. When a stronger girdle is desired material different from the dress is used and new brocades touched with gold thread suit this use. Veiled silk girdles with gauze are a current whim and leather belts in soft suede offer many designs and colors.
New lamp shades crafted from tissue and crepe paper suit a tactful woman’s hands. They resemble silk and satin in core effect, yet avoid the cost and bulk of elaborate materials while providing functional, stylish lighting.
The latest dainty slippers are knitted on needles of zephyr and come in two colors, white and red on white and blue. White pieces fold over and are marked with black dashes to suggest ermine, a detail the writer finds nearly indescribable.
A nine inch band of velvet is applied plainly to the skirt bottom creating a deep hem look. It may be headed by narrow tucks on velvet bands but the surface remains unbroken and the hem remains severe. This treatment suits day frocks.
Travelers bring back muff chains that stun with mosaic oblong pieces linked by gold chains or with mountain stones from Switzerland. The stones come in purple green blue and amber and are fastened with short links. The effect pairs with outfits for a rich look.
From France comes a dainty work table used perhaps ten years ago. It is rosewood, low stand height with a round top opening, a silk flowered bag shirred around the opening, a deep drawn bag for holding a work, pockets and compartments for sewing tools, and a lid to cover the top.
The latest in needle and pincushion supplies feature silk pieces that imitate produce with striking accuracy. Cucumbers radishes turnips parsnips potatoes and onions are displayed alongside apples pears bananas oranges and grapes that look so lifelike they tempt the eye.
Collectors admire a wide range of buttons including crocheted embroidered enameled and painted varieties. Exclusive pieces shown feature solid silver Japanese enamelwork with delicate flower motifs and command prices from 12 to 18 dollars per dozen.
Readers can obtain any May Manton pattern illustrated by mailing the completed coupon with 10 cents to E. E. Harrison & Co. at 65 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Write plainly fill all blanks enclose it and mail to KH. E Harrison & Co. Plymouth Place Chicago.
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