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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1913
Page
3
Dress wraps and evening coats rise in importance as ornaments of fashion with warmth taking a back seat. Two three quarter length patterns, No. 7918 and No. 7975, offer simple cuts and luxury fabrics, with sizes from 36 to 40 and yardage details for home makers. Patterns cost 15 cents each via Pattern Department.
Fashion notes highlight brocaded velvet coats with fur trim inspired by Russian design. Describes five pattern sizes 34 to 42 and fabric estimates for a three piece tunic, with crepe or silk options and new yellows.
A 1940s style notice extols the tailored suit as essential for the American woman. It notes semi-tailored lines this season, with draped skirts, sashes, novel collars, and cuffs. Fabrics include velour, duvetyn, velvet, and tweeds. color and pattern options are described. patterns require two yards of material and pricing is noted.
Wearable fashion note describes straight lined frocks using plain and novelty fabrics with collars and cuffs for contrast. It details fabric requirements for patterns, sizes, and how to obtain pattern No. from the Lectern Department, with prices and order steps.
An old newspaper fashion blurb promotes a loose blue serge frock with dropped shoulders and inverted plaits, aimed at youth. It describes fabric, trim, and size options, urging readers to send 15 cents for pattern details and to state bust measurements for proper sizing.
The article describes well cut dresses suitable for afternoon teas and matinees as well as street wear. It notes shoulder lines, slight fullness at the waist, side skirt drapery, and a diagonal blouse closing. Patterns No. 7789 and No. 7710 are offered in multiple sizes with accent details.
A Cedar Rapids Iowa testimonial touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for relief from cramps headaches backaches and menstrual discomfort. The letter from Mrs Charles McKinnes claims personal recovery and urges women to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
A public notice from Athens announces candidacies for mayor and ward aldermen. Names include W F Dorsey for mayor and J H McKinnon A G Dudley Vincent Mathews George Collins H P Hinton W F Dobbs for alderman seats in wards one two and three, all subject to the Democratic primary.
For reelection to the office of alderman of the Fourth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Hugh H. Gordon.
Train arrivals from Macon at 9 30 p m connect with Georgia Railroad lines at Madison and with lines at Macon for all points south. For information call 640 or 16 B R Bloodworth commercial agent J C Hellner depot agent.
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