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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
7
The article outlines versatile afternoon garments using cashmere, voile, challis, and marquisette. It describes a twopiece outfit with a bordered tunic, blue sash, deep V tunic front, and gathered sleeve details, plus a tucked skirt and half-length foundation.
A pattern description outlines a V neck blouse with a crossing front opening, a blue charmeuse girdle tied at the waist, and optional plain color fabrics. It suggests taupe tones with cerise chiffon sashes, emphasizes wide chiffon draperies, and favors chiffon for its sheer, crushed look rather than translucence.
Autumn and winter silhouettes show pocket reentry on hips and tighter skirts forecast by an authority. Plaids and checks dominate serge ratine and velour suits with large checks up to three quarters of an inch. Distinctive dove ratine waistcoat features orange and gray check velvet brocade with kimono sleeves.
The piece notes bold accessories with straight sticking shapes, bright feathers worn in fantastic style, and loops of gold and lively lace displayed similarly, reflecting ornate adornment trends.
Instructions detail making a protective umbrella case using linen or holland and proof sheeting or cravenette for wet areas. It covers measurements eight inches wider than the umbrella, fabric lining with pockets, top edge finishing, binding edges with braid, and monogram placement for secure rolling and tying.
The sketch depicts a hat with a light blue silk frame and a curved brim rising above the face for a flattering tilt. The modified Tam crown features a wreath of curling alga, with erect strands to the left rear, and a garland of ostrich feathers enhancing its pretty, economical appeal.
A practical guide notes mending gloves by stitching around tears to reduce future ripping. For white kid gloves, wear one glove on a hand and wash the other with soapy gasoline, rinse, and dry in the shade, then stretch gently before use.
The text explains sewing techniques for rent repair using thin paper under the front to shape the patch and darn with travelings. It describes sourcing patch pieces from skirt gores if needed, making a French patch without turning edges, fitting the piece smoothly, basting with thin paper, and darping edges with fine stitches followed by careful pressing.
MME MERRI'S advice outlines a Halloween party plan with invitations in nut shells and brownie messengers. It details costumes for girls as ghosts witches and goblins, a silent room entrance, dancing, and a witchs caldron centerpiece with favors predicting futures. The menu includes Welsh rarebit lobster salad cider pumpkin pies apples nuts and grapes.
A fashion feature surveys coats in velvet satin or cloth, highlighting luxurious evening designs and practical monotones. Velvet rules evening wear with fur accents such as sable mink and ermine, while metallic lace trims add glow. A copper velvet coat with dark fur and a rose shade in velvet or satin stands out among Parisian trends.
A home guide explains tinting curtains using weak tea or coffee for an ecru shade, or a white snowy look. Repeated tinting is needed after each wash. Horseradish dye offers more permanence but fades with soda, using boiled horseradish leaves in water and steeping curtains before rinsing and drying.
Reports from Paris describe satis waists with a waistcoat cut body and two points below the waist, belt at the back, contrasting sleeves, and velvet waistcoats worn over white net walsets. Velvet waistcoats feature striped designs in pale green and pale violet on white velvet.
Cleaning fura like sealskin or bear skin requires fat and bran rubbed into the garment in small portions, then shaken out and brushed with a soft brush that has a few drops of sweet oil. White furs are cleaned with hot cornmeal heated in a pan, then rubbed hard to remove dirt and restore cleanliness.
Embroideries in shaded violet and purples set a refined scheme. Coats for all ages feature striped velveteen with velvet collars, wool velour in plain colors, and a red brown example with satin trim. Other top coats use blue serge with minimal trim, while motor coats gain better shaping and practical durability for travel and motor use.
Fashion notes highlight women wearing white net wallows with frills down the front as a continuing summertime style. The text emphasizes airy fabrics and delicate detailing in a period-appropriate tone.
A collage of social vignettes and quips touches on a farm hand Jake Adams misdirected by a door sign, a senator recalling youth, Percival’s thwarted romance, a Washington housewife’s dirt joke, and a dress rehearsal where a novelist notes tame lovemaking.
A World excerpt describes a duel with a French adversary who accepts honor and departs, leaving the narrator to recover and claim a film fee from movie workers. The note ends by contrasting the small congregation with those who devote themselves to church attendance.
J A S J Patten Basin Womling Notary Public offers pension business accounts notes and bills collection remittance prompt. Deeds and other conveyances neatly drawn and executed. Agent for Commercial Union Insurance Co London Eng. The Pennsylvania Fire Assurance promptly adjusted and paid at once.
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