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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1916
Page
5
A lively fashion note praises an array of silk dresses featuring drapes, ruffles, pleats and bouffant shapes. It highlights fabrics Taf feta, Pussy Willow, Crepe-de-Chine, Charmeuse, Georgette and Taffeta with nets and laces in many colors.
The new suits vary from the Eton to the Russian blouse of 32 to 36 inches. Prevailing fabrics are Serge, Gabardine, Poiret Twill and Poplin. Silk suits are elaborate and popular. Fullness appears in sleeves, jacket body and peplum. Skirts are shirted at the waist with hip drapery effects and plain taffeta predominates.
Local notices list Agnes Scott visitors including Miss Maria Evans of Commerce and Mrs. J A Pitner heading to Macon. Several residents travel to Atlanta for a day trip while others visit relatives in Gainesville Greenwood Warrenton and Agnes Scott College. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs W C Denny and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as a common cross roads cure-all.
The new skirts are extremely chic and graceful with plaited effects. Dark toned taffetas and striped silks plus plaids show the prevailing styles. Serges Gabardines Poplins and Golfines remain popular materials.
A vivid weekly display showcases Spring fashion, featuring coat suits skirts dress goods coats blouses dress accessories dresses hosiery corsets millinery pax asols underwear and related items, illustrating the season's latest ideas.
Waist line models outline a new fashion epoch with plaited double frill and cape effect standing collars. Pussy Willow Silk and Crepe de Chine blouses pair with tailored suits. Lace and chiffon pieces suit afternoon and evening wear with softness and daintiness.
The Music Department of the State Normal School presents a recital Monday evening April 3 at 8 o'clock in the auditorium. The program features Reinecke Rustic Dance Exa Bae Andrews, Goldmark Landliche Hochzeit with Mrs Robert Taylor, and Beethoven Turkish March performed by students including Lillian Stiles, Nanaline Brown, and others. A Glee Club piece Randegger Weaving Song closes the program. Also, an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remed y promotes its use against colds.
Public notice urges caution as March weather changes bring coughs colds and respiratory illnesses. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy and lists H. R. Palmer & Sons as the seller.
Lucy Cobb guests head to Waynesboro for a weekend at Miss Mary Lovell McElmurray's home. Attending include Caro Louise Buffington Frances Broyles Sarah Heggie Emily Satterfield Susan Scudder Nina Scudder Hardee Mucklow and Florence Galt. Hallie Olivia Richards Halbert wed in Atlanta with Birmingham home after March 30 1916.
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