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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
6
Paris fashion notes announce a shift from straight lines to rounded shapes for fall. Longer jackets and wider skirts lead the trend with restrained fur use, directoire and second empire echoes, and prominent Louis XVI details in jackets, overskirts, and pleated gowns.
The article weighs lighting in bedrooms from soft shaded lamps to bright overhead bulbs. It discusses multiple light placements, cautions about glare from street-facing windows, and suggests sconces, candles, and dual bedside/dresser lights. It covers shade fabrics, colors, and decorative lamp standards for stylish, practical illumination.
Domestic guidance stresses daily inspection of the ice box contents and thorough drying after cleaning. It warns against moisture and mold, advises wrapping fruits like peaches, and recommends burning a small lump of sulphur each morning in summer to prevent spoilage and ptomaine poisoning.
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