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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
13
The article extols sleeping porches as a health measure, noting fresh air fights tubercular germs and strengthens the body. It cites adoption by wealthy estates and new attitudes among mothers, urging suburban living and open air months for families, with a call for couples to try a month of outdoor living.
A Paris rumor describes a small silk cretenne or linen boudoir cape matching bedroom decor. Worn over semi nude shoulders during breakfast, it offers easier adjustment than a traditional negligee. American leisure class may adopt the trend.
The article notes a strong shift toward colored blouses in organdie voile Georgette and wash satin, making plain white blouses scarce except for sportswear. Pale pink tan yellow blues and grays dominate while costume blouses use pale cream lace Georgette with light chiffon interlining and pink piping.
Salvatore Bagnasco, 40, enrolled as a student at Gloversville High School New York to study English penmanship and arithmetic. A glove maker by trade he speaks Spanish French and Italian fluently.
Advice on choosing autumn and summer fashion, warning against relying on dressmakers alone. Explains two main suit price ranges, the risks of ready made garments, and pitfalls with improper fit and costly alterations. Emphasizes knowing advanced styles and careful coordination of outfits.
The era’s dress notes describe skirts lengthening at the waistline with flat pleats for stout figures, longer suit coats belted at the waist, and large loose collars. Dresses feature simple one piece lines, overskirts with cascade points, colorful bodice folds, and Russian blouse tops. Fur trims include dyed rabbit and rat, with flat scarfs, capes, and round muffs. Hats range from very large to tiny, with taw crowns and upturned brims. Colors favor black with muted facings, plus dull purples, browns, taupes, garnet, burgundy, and blues.
Last February Irene Stugies age 12 won the Butler county spelling contest at Greene Iowa. Recently she won the tri county spelling contest with spellers from Mitchell Bremer and Butler counties competing. There were many older larger contestants.
A carpet layer asserts that cutting old quilts into strips yields the finest padding for stair carpets. The claim highlights thrift and practicality in home improvement.
The report notes a housewife endorses heavy pads to protect carpets and act as silencers. She adds the pads catch much dust, and can be washed and refurbished when the carpet is lifted.
Col Francis T Maxwell of Rockville Massachusetts reports his Chinese Chow dog missing for two weeks then found in a closed oat bin in fair condition. It is believed the dog survived on oats during the period. A separate note mentions making a dress cover from five yards of paper cambric and describes a practical sewing method.
An opaque eye mask has been invented to help people sleep in daylight. The device is worn over the eyes to block light and promote rest.
The article urges restraint in decorating stressing roomy layouts simple furniture and quality pieces over clutter. It favors plain walls warm neutral backgrounds bold color accents and flexible arrangement while cautioning against excessive ornament and trendy fads. It notes autumn brings fresh attention to interiors and Chinese inspired yet balanced furniture as a fashionable option.
Prince Henry of the Netherlands departs from Dutch soil for six months of mountain climbing in Switzerland. Accompanied by no noble retinue, the prince travels unseen through Germany, with public duties to the Red Cross and royal residences noted, while Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana relocate to Katwijk for a quiet seaside stay.
A 1916 fashion feature extols the black and white magpie look for the summer girl. It details silhouettes and outfits from morning beach to evening dress, praising the versatile, inexpensive contrast of black and white across hats, gowns, swimsuits, and accessories while noting its enduring popularity over vivid colors.
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