Fashionable Summer Riding and Walking Suits of 1914
Fashion notes describe summer dress trends for tourists and sportswomen, outlining riding outfits from tailor made to ready-made forms. It highlights Balmaccan overcoats, serge and linen fabrics, two piece black and white checked woolens, and practical light suits for travel and golf. It also notes fuller skirts for tennis and chic shirtwaist and stock ensembles with stripes and madras fabrics, emphasizing ease of making at home and affordable materials.
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Ature
Serco
Madras
Hats For Summer Wear Highlight Panamas And Felts
The season favors stylish hats with panama leading for vacation wear. Prices range from about five dollars for a small brimmed panama to fifteen or more for finer models. White stitched linen or canvas hats with bendable brims suit active wearers, while white gray or colored soft felt hats appeal to sportswomen and sell from one to five dollars. The felt Derby is noted for equestrian use.
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Panama
Practical Hints for the Housewife and Aide for Everyday Living
Practical hints cover a newspaper rack for reading at breakfast, adaptable wire stands for kitchen tasks, and clamps for asparagus. It notes hats and riding sports accessories, folding camp chairs, and versatile uses of a gunner’s seat. Also includes recipes for Corn Chowder, Orangeade, and Grape Eggnog.