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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
5
A novelty underslip design in Empire style slips on over the head with shoulder straps for adjustment. The simple construction borders on youthful restrictions yet remains straightforward in form and function.
The article describes a slip sewn with minimal seams for a grown up look. It details fabric width, yardage for sizes, edge finishing, and construction steps from underarm seams to back extension, with a circular two-piece skirt and empire style shaping.
Pattern description for a juniors slip to size 16 years. Includes front gore and small o shaped perforations, finishing with buttons and buttonholes, embroidery edging. Priced at 10 cents.
Capes in blue broadcloth with rose lining feature open neck or high neck with Be douin wrapped collar. Designs show hooded options, two-piece cuts, and contrast linings in bright silks, gatins, and Cantonese interlining for warmth. Velvet and satin options noted.
A fragmented snippet mentions Gary and practical fame in relation to dress and lessons. It hints at a pictorial review style featuring Gary with guidance on attire and public image. The readable text suggests a fashion or lifestyle column focusing on wardrobe tips and personal presentation.
The article describes a blue gabardine suit model with belt front, convertible collar, and inset pockets. It notes yardage for 54 inch material, pattern numbers, alterations, and sewing steps from the Pictorial Review, with sizes 34 to 42 inches and a price of 20 cents. It mentions Athens Georgia street address for Pictorial Review Patterns.
A period sewing guide describes constructing a rose colored crepe de chine blouse with embroidery and beading options. It covers yardage for 36 inch material, steps from shoulder gathering to cuff finishing, sleeve setting, and fashionable beading as an alternative to embroidery. It cites Pictorial Review Waist No. 6944 for sizes 34 to 46 inches.
Detailed Garment pattern notes describe a dark blue broadcloth frock with a sand chiffon chemisette. It covers front and back gores, center seams, pockets, lapped pockets, sleeve construction, cuffs, and finishing steps. It lists yardage for 54 inch cloth, underbody, facing, foundation gores, and extra material. The Pictorial Review No. 6945 targets sizes 16 to 20 years and price 20 fontes.
The article outlines a skirt pattern suitable for cooler weather using broadcloth velvet or charmouse. It explains panel front and back gores, circular side gores, optional pockets, and bias bands. It notes material needs, folding method, waist height, and finishing touches with a belt and tassel ends.
A fashion note outlines a winter one piece costume in dark green broadcloth with fur trim from beaver rabbit Hudson seal or o possum. The belt uses heavy green satin with fur ball tassels and dark green soutache braid. describes required yardage for sizes 16 to 20 years and notes Pictorial Review Costume No. 6922 priced at 20 cents.
Readers learn of a nationwide claim that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. The advertisement notes a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and cites testimonials, urging purchase from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with availability from all druggists. The ad also promotes the company's constipation remedy Pills.
Mrs. Chas Reitz of Allen Mills Pa says she has used Foley's Honey and Tar for eleven years and would not be without it. The remedy relieves coughs hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing promptly. Advert by H R Palmer & Sons.
Local fraternal orders and lodges listed with meeting times and locations in the Clayton street area. Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge No 40 meets Mondays at Castle Hall, visiting knights welcome. I O O F Lodge No 15 meets Mondays. I C O F Glenn Lodge No 75 meets Tuesdays. Athens BPOE No 790 meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Mt Vernon F and A M No 22 meets Thursdays. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays. notices invite members to attend and advertise.
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