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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1923
Page
2
An article on spring costuming discusses color rules for women, stressing red accents with red hats and contrasting browns beiges and greens. It argues poke bonnets are practical and fashionable for March winds, noting etiquette and eye toward modest, secure headwear in 1928 fashion.
In a period voice the piece muses on changing female smiles and beauty norms from past to present. It notes shifts from angelic poses to candid expressions, and traces bed drapery from feudal halls to modern homes, linking privacy and comfort with evolving domestic style. It mentions four poster beds and fabric draperies as evolving features in women’s spaces.
An excerpt argues that medieval spouses prized clean white fabrics for bed drapery, favoring linen and silk where affordable. It notes grandmothers and others justified choosing white materials as essential, while decorators later shifted to cheaper coverings.
Inquiries to Mian Forbes in care of the Beauty Chat department are answered in these columns, with many requests received. For faster replies, send a stamped self addressed envelope and a question note. The column offers skin care advice and routines for dry and oily complexions.
Household hints cover rocking chair mobility with waxed rockers, juicing lemons by warming or hot water, napkin folding alternation to extend life, slicing bacon rind down to minimize waste, and preserving cut steel ornaments with oil polish to renew their look.
Jackson Georgia April 22 special Moncy Gordon Faulkner reports a tragic incident in Monroe County. A 5 year old boy died instantly when a pistol discharged while a father placed a gun back in its rack. The shot struck the youth in the back and heart. A sister was not seriously hurt. Funeral services were held Sunday at Towaliga church conducted by Rev. T W Whanghn.
The ad promotes patterns with gingham and linen options, detailing fabric needs for the 38 inch size, pattern numbers, and a mailing method. It directs orders to The Constitution Fashion Department in Brooklyn and notes a 10 cent price for the up to date spring and summer book of fashions. It instructs to send name address and payment by silver or stamps.
Dr. Percy Stickney Grant, to combat opposition to liberal ideas, sells the book The Religion of Main Belief from the porch of his Fifth Avenue church. He told his Sunday audience of dogged determination to spread his beliefs amid publishing difficulties. Mrs. Philip Lydig, fiancé of the pastor, leads the impromptu bookselling committee.
The Atlanta Theatre showcases D W Griffiths The Birth of a Nation all week starting with a 2 89 matinee and twice daily shows at 2 80 and 2 80. The production features Henry B Walthall Lilian Gish Mae Marsh and others with a large orchestra and period costumes. Tickets 25 and 60 cents. all seats reserved via the box office.
The show features a lively lineup with Fletcher, Clayton Hevne, and a cast including George. Audiences can expect magic tricks, pep, and light comedy. Plus a performance by Cheradta art Loafr with Dale moa Waeekface and others in a comic sketch parade.
Campaign efforts organize a county wide drive in Thomasville Georgia to support peanut industry goals. Local chapter coordinators plan meetings and events across sections to boost production, align with broader Southwest Georgia initiatives, and promote county engagement.
Wilkes-Barre Pa April 22 A letter to Mayor Hart indicates the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company plans to import 1000 foreign laborers to work in mines. The move follows a prior stalled effort that sparked union anger and community concerns about low paid floaters. The current United Mine Workers contract runs until August 31.
Eight men and one woman stranded on South Fox Island in Lake Michigan were rescued by a car ferry at 4 80 p m amid wireless reports from Bfanistique Michigan. The ferry to Frankfort was due by 9 30 p m carrying a physician and trained nurse. Pilot John Miller who flew to the island and was wrecked during the landing also involved along with two Chicago newspapermen. Six airplanes had participated in the rescue after reports of starvation reached shore earlier in the week.
In Anniston Alabama H M Baker and his wife Mary Elfen Baker died within 24 hours and were buried in Edgemont cemetery after a double funeral at First Baptist church led by Rev A N Claxtom. Mr Baker died of pneumonia after ten days. wife followed about 24 hours later. Surviving are five grown sons including Luther H Baker in Talladega and Charles F Baker of Atlanta.
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