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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1915
Page
4
The piece surveys tax law debates and reforms including notes on Senator Persons and the tax receiver system. It also highlights relief initiatives by the American Commission for the Relief of Belgium, detailing how Belgian recovery funded by credit and paper money evolved into broader economic revival.
A Metropolitan leading article argues German resentment toward the United States grows from England's naval blockade. It notes Britain blocks Germany on the seas while aiding Allied supply lines, and cites submarine losses and British port activity as context for the dispute.
The essay traces the long struggle between democracy and republicanism from the founding era to today. It argues the founders chose a republic for stability, warns against moving to pure democracy, and contrasts progressive aims with conservative adherence to representation. It notes shifts like recall and direct elections as reactions to changing sentiment.
A fashion overview outlines post wedding wardrobe for 1915 brides. It covers going away suits in serge and faille options, blouses, grenadine or voile accents, and a white net novelty. Evening wear features pale tulle gowns with taffeta bodices, and gold slippers. wraps and hats in coral, turquoise, purple silks, fur trims, and white fox pieces are recommended.
A Washington Post design by Lillian E. Young presents a white crepe de chine frock with a navy yoke and cross bar detailing. The blouse features a plain band and gathered skirt, long sleeves, a sheer batiste collar, and a pink rose at the waist for a French touch.
The collar becomes the key costume point of the season with many new styles. Medici collars have vanished as fluffy frills dominate designs and attract attention.
A season novelty pairs a parasol with an attached veil draped from the parasol edge rather than the hat. The effect is unique but prompts questions about handling when closing the parasol in a crowded shop and potential damage to veil or temper.
Muslin covers extend mattress and pillow life and keep ticking from showing through. They also protect the ticking and make bed linen easier to wash, providing a sanitary bed and easy removal for laundering.
A quick simple project to craft a hanging pen wiper from small fabric scraps. It measures two inches wide at the top, three inches wide at the bottom, and three inches long, with a green cloth cover and rose silk embroidery. Pieces form a pointed base bound at the top with black kid, and a key ring at the center top for hanging.
A New York Press description features a pink linen jumper dress for a child with a white batiste guimpe. It shows daisy motifs outlined in coronation braid and white cotton, cuff and collar details, and a wide black velvet belt. The ad promises easy, affordable replication in several color combos.
A charming pincushion crafts an old fashioned nosegay look with a silk cushion center and rose‑ring fringe. Wire stems wrap the cushion, pink ribbon and lace finish the piece, blue pins form a forget me not ring, creating a dainty, useful shower favor.
Bright artificial flowers add color to outfits with crimson or scarlet blooms. Black and white frocks and coats feature large flowers to provide a vivid summer accent.
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