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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
3
The feature highlights chiffon fits and delicate laces paired with moire and silk skirts, detailing patterns such as overblouses with low shoulders and full sleeve underblouses in fine laces. It notes pattern numbers, sizes, yardage, and price, plus instructions to mail order patterns with stamps or coins.
Fashion notes describe fall costume trends with emphasis on line and individuality. New moire fabrics appear in multiple colors with decorative buttons and sashes, while two toned plaid patterns and copper shades add variety for sizes like 36. Patterns priced at 15 cents evolve with yardage details and material requirements.
Practical school frocks for little girls described with Balkan slip over style and drop shouldered sleeves. Patterns No. 7962 and 7949 shown, detailing fabric yardage, trimming, and sizing for ages up to 10. Patterns priced 15 cents. request by number and size with bust measurement.
A vintage fashion feature outlines new dress ideas inspired by distant lands. It describes a gown with a folded neckline, draped skirt, and bold contrasts, noting fabric needs and pattern numbers for a 36 inch width. The piece references neoteric 1976 style hints and specifies yardage for blouse and skirt patterns.
Fashion notes emphasize tunic or short overskirt as the prevailing silhouette in new models. Wispy hems swing away from the flare, with sheer materials trimmed in fur or heavy embroidery, often exaggerating waist and hip lines.
From conservative China comes a fashion note on the suspender skirt trend with straps over the shoulders and a broad sash. The ad describes pattern numbers 7965 and 7967 with plaid contrasts, required fabric amounts, and coupon order details, plus a note on lace underblouse pairing and a peg top skirt effect. It also mentions materials and sizes for blouses and skirts and closes with a retail push for Chamberlain's Tablets and shoe half soles.
The notice lists Macon departures at 12 05 PM and 9 30 PM with connections at Madison to Georgia Railroad for southbound travel. It names B R Bloodworth as Commercial Agent and J C Helmer as Depot Agent and provides contact numbers 640 and 16 for information.
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