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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
3
Fashion notes describe taffeta and chiffon dance frocks with sheer overlays and gathered ruffles. The illustrations feature sizes and fabrics including 30 and 42 inch widths, with designs showing pannier style back gathers and plain fronts.
A described small frock uses a pannier and a flaring collar with puffed cottons and silks. The pattern notes specify 6 yards of 36 inch material to copy the frock in size 36. The garment aims to appeal to both grown-ups and children with feminine styling.
Partial OCR text mentions address pattern and care of this paper. The readable bits imply a notice about a bust pattern or related address, but details and context are missing.
Describes bridesmaid dresses using sheer materials like chiffon lace and taffeta with floral patterns. Notes combination of plain and flowered taffetas, chiffon overlays, and decorative tucking and edging details. Mentions colors such as pink and Nile green and general pricing notes.
The item describes simple tunic style costumes with deep yoke fits and apron frocks in brown tones. It lists fabric requirements for sizes 36 and 35 yards of Seine and 42 inch material, noting draped long sleeves and light cstep details suitable for dances.
The bulletin notes striped fabrics gaining favor with summer silhouettes. It highlights a check pattern dress with a white organdy collar, priced 15 cents for viewings. The pattern No. 8400 offers sizes 34 to 42, six yards of 36 inch fabric needed. Submit coupon to obtain pattern.
A fashion brief describes a blue serge and Roman taffetas two piece dress pattern in sizes 34 to 42. It highlights a reversible outer dark blue tunic with a Haree coat and lists pattern numbers 8410 8387 8394 8406 with price 15 cents for the pattern by mail.
Mrs Sowers Maine shares her letter praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relieving years of pain backache nervousness and insomnia. She credits the remedy with restoring appetite strength and ability to work for a family of four after considering surgery. The testimonial urges others not to wait for an operation.
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