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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
5
A detailed period description outlines a grey serge costume with black satin trim for a figure flattering effect. It covers the coatlike blouse, gathered vest, draped collar, satin revers, and belt details, with fabric quantities and construction steps for underbody, chemisette, tunic, skirt, and sleeve components, finishing with button trim and sizing 34 to 46 inches.
A design described in cut 4hd material uses Kolms cloth expressing a fashion word with a large collar, potentially rolled back to form revers. The raglan one piece sleeve is finished with deep cuffs and the coat suits sports wear or general dress. Medium size requires 3 54 inch cloth. For sports wear, Tartan plaid woollens or shocks may be used.
Savannah reports that federal aid covering half the bridge cost could be secured if counties join and pledge shares. Judge A B Moore urged county cooperation, with routes mapped and a statewide meeting to approach the state highway commission for federal funding.
Arrangements for Mme Sarah Bernhardts farewell appearance are set for Saturday January 20 at the Colonial Mill She will perform Cleopatra in one act then The Dying Soldier in From the Stage to the Field of Honor followed by Camille The company also presents Rosalie in a one act comedy Her New York engagement will include Patria in place of Pray for Our Enemies
A brief note on language notes that a good phrase like the rosy fingers of the Dawn remains evocative today while Homer’s phrasing may have aged in the Mind, as echoed by George Monroe in the Atlantic Monthly.
Uncle Eben declares that the only way to inspire men to seek heaven is to remind them that the streets are paved with gold. The line captures a folksy sermonizing view on salvation and the lure of heavenly riches.
Special to the Runner reports on a bulletin from the American Forestry Association noting extensive wood usage in daily items. The piece cites artificial silk from wood, paper, munitions solvents, and even sausage casings used in tapestry, highlighting wartime thrift and new waste-saving fields.
In Newark, Ohio and other cities, the Metro production The Black Butterfly features Mme. Petrova with photographer Andre Bartalier staging the Caveau Apache scene. Real Apache dancing and detailed realism are highlighted. The Count with Charlie Chaplin draws strong notices in multiple papers across the country.
The Elite Theater presents the second Pearl White chapter Pearl of The Army today along with a Luke and Christie comedy. A premier short reel program rounds out the offerings.
Advert published claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion within five minutes and relieves heartburn gas and stomach distress. It touts safety for all ages, urges readers to buy a fifty cent case, keep it at home for daytime or nighttime attacks, and eat freely without fear of indigestion.
Messrs Thomas J. Brown of Elbert and Julian B. McCurry of Hart sent cordial congratulations to Judge Brand after the congressional election. McCurry called Judge Brand Thursday evening praising the Clarke county jurist and extending personal friendship. Brown echoed the sentiment the next morning, offering good wishes and praise for the race.
A quirky reflection notes how supporters praise a candidate's win as proof of flawless judgment, while framing success as incidental. The piece hints at political rhetoric and media echo chambers, citing a Houston Post reference and suggesting a parroting, self-assured stance.
A tiny kimono style play apron pattern for a diminutive maid is described with full bloomers. Instructions cover gathered edges, elastic insert, center seams, and turning edges. Embroidery accents and nursery effects are noted. Pictorial Review Patterns 7050, sizes 2 to 8, 15 cents. Sold in Athens by Sol 4. Boicy.
A dressmaking instruction describes a guimpe party frock in soft pink satin with a sheer white batiste guimpe. It covers yardage, seam finishing, perforations, plaits, and flounces, detailing construction steps for a medium size and a fast finish for last minute events.
Instructions describe sewing steps for a tailored dress including aligning large O perforations to corresponding marks, stitching from the guimpe to center front, finishing hems, inserting casings, drawing strings, forming neck openings with standing collars or round collars, attaching sleeves and cuffs, easing fullness, and finishing sash edges with a tie. A quoted price of 13 cents appears.
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