P. N. Corsets Highlighted as Practical Sidewear
The feature promotes P. N. Corsets noted for practical design and support. The piece emphasizes comfort and suitability for daily wear, signaling a focus on functional fashion in the period style.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
The feature promotes P. N. Corsets noted for practical design and support. The piece emphasizes comfort and suitability for daily wear, signaling a focus on functional fashion in the period style.
Local column lists visits and travels of townsfolk to Burlington, Berlin, White River Junction, Rochester, Stowe, Waterbury, and Montpelier. Notes include theater shows, church meetings, charity events, and a dance at the Ebony Minetvele. Also mentions typhoid case improvement, a birth, new calf, and a surprise party with gifts.
A series of local notices detail Abbott's embroideries and a girls coat display. Ruthenap eter company plans a special meeting with a brief agenda, evening February 26 at 7 20 oclock, with work and refreshments. Wonderland Moving Picture company will screen at the pavilion on Monday Wednesday Friday and February nights with a Saturday matinee. The Taulles Aid of Congregational eliteh holds a church social Wednesday afternoon at 2120 ock, asking each member to bring sandwiches for two.
The Clover Club hosted a yesterday afternoon and evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Averill. The event featured story telling and a playful spelling problem game, followed by a formal dinner with carnations and clover bows on the decorated tables. Menu items included oyster soup, boiled cod, entrees, and a fruit platter, served in a festive dining room. The day marked a bright chapter in Clover Club history with good cheer and welcome.
An Philomathian elh met at Mrs BE W Bittwe’s home for a music evening. Directed by Mrs A A Sargent and Mrs A S Martin. Alf Sargent delivered a talk on Elward Grieg. Selections followed with Mrs Sargent and Mrs Hisbe performing pieces from Peer Gynt Suite and other works.
A. P. Abbott & Co. promotes a modern stock with every item newly displayed except winter garments still offered at less than half price. Lace and trimmings are featured among the new offerings.
New items arrive after house cleaning including Moh ws, New Bride in cotton and gilt. The store introduces various new ideas in Braide with Laces and Veilinge, old kinds revised. Better and later kinds are available, plus new styles in Ribbons and Neckwear.
In the Corset Department a new line promises longer backs and longer waists with updated shapes. The ad highlights muslin waists and revisions designed to improve fit and comfort, aiming to attract shoppers seeking a more flattering silhouette this season.
A fragmented ad lists White Shrink Tawa yardage at 25 cents, White Porgian Lawns on special, and elastic belts with low prices. Mentions various fabrics and fashion items with unclear names and stray references to Livia Lingle and Jemalie Sereda, reflecting garbled OCR.
A notice lists Abbott & Co. presenting a moving picture program featuring Bedham Boy, Belevnd the Royal Guard, Diavolo letters, and musical acts by Mrs. Sargent, Miss Batchelder, and Mr. Robertson. An evening meeting of the Central Enborne of Barre and vicinity is set for Friday February 28 at 7:90, with refreshments including chicken pie, baked dishes, coffee, and desserts.
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