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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1902
Page
7
Extravagant fashions blend smartness with changeable costumes. White gowns stay effective in quiet tints, while country frocks with veiling fabrics appear less alluring. For a half holiday, three frocks and six outfits are noted as suitable, with practical wear for morning gatherings and casual seaside wear.
The article discusses lightweight summer wear with tan chambray gowns, tuck detailing, and decorative hats in sage green straw with black trim. It notes straw garnishments returning in various colors, plus fashionable belts, buckles, and satin scarves, emphasizing simple lines and delicate trimming.
A 19th century guide discusses light summer meals focusing on vegetables and eggs in tomatoes, dairy as a staple, and avoiding heavy meats and cheese. It stresses digestion, seasonal changes, and moderation in heat, with tips on hygiene, refrigeration, and safe food preparation to maintain health during hot months.
A long piece argues thoughtful flower gifting for convalescents, favoring seasonal, garden flowers over heavy hot house blooms. It shares anecdote of a rich woman’s box provoking better mood via simple violets, pansies, and woodland blooms, and extols moss baskets and small potted plants as lasting cheer. It also includes vintage recipes and kitchen tips scattered through the text.
A humorous Washington item notes Mrs. Congressman Swackhammer has started a crusade against decollete gowns. Mr. Hoon remarks on her sensibility or thinness while The Indispensable Equins joke about a flying machine and a horse hauling it home amid the backdrop of daily political life.
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