Fragmented 1910s Headlines Mix Odd Facts and Speculation
A collage of brief notes touches on Europe, politics, science, and society. It mentions Venezuela's defiance, the Kaiser’s letters, a high school graduation at West Point, stray observations on eggs, aging birthdays, and a plan for a long Austrian rail tunnel with many bridges. It also notes a kimono for Washington’s statue and Australian lumber ventures from Siberia.
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West Point
Polly gown styles a simple muslin with empire hint
The Polly gown depicts a plain muslin dress costing little yet enhanced by rose clusters, a nine inch skirt ruffle, shallow shirred fronts, and gathered puff sleeves. A flowered ribbon sash above the waist mimics an empire silhouette, while silk versions retain the basic outline with velvet, lace, and ruching trims.
Many Shapes In Hats
The season offers a wide millinery selection with no single shape dominating. While the cloche remains popular, it is advised for economizing wearers to avoid it as it has been overused. The upturned brim cloche flatters the hair and can feature artistic feather arrangements for a stylish crown.
Most Fashionable Silke for Spring and Summer Wear
Fashion notes declare foulard and Shantung as the most stylish silks for spring and summer street fashion. Foulards are praised for finer supple weave suitable for plaits folds and wide skirts, with chiffon weight texture providing lightness and grace. Previewed coin dotted foulards appear in white on navy and Copenhagen grounds and in blue and black on white grounds.
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Copenhagen
Cherry Tints in Spring Fashion
Cherry tints captivate spring wardrobes favored with red tones. Silks and silks and cheer fabrics in cherry and coral appear in new millinery. The bright color reflects rosy cheeks and brightens outfits for blondes seeking a sunny look this season.
Better Than Family Album Folding Photo Book Craft
Instructions describe making a folding book from two satin ribbons with canvas interlining to hold four to six photographs. Include cross cuts for openings, blind stitching to secure edges, and a practical display on a dresser. Finish with rib bons for wrapping or standing displays and crease leaves with a weight.
Puffa Losing in Favor
The passage notes a decline in the use of hair puffs and predicts a return to natural coiffure. It observes high fashion’s move away from sausage like puffs and artificial volume, citing cost and aesthetics as reasons for the trend.
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Milady
Dainty Dress Accessory For Passe Waist
A delicate accessory shown for passe waists. Shoulder pieces and sleeve caps use heavy filet, edges trimmed in a conventional design. Velvet ribbons cross the front and rise to empire height at the back. Buckles of aer buckram covered with cloth of gold top with heavy net.
New Foulards Display Ring Dot And Geometric Designs
The latest foulards feature the familiar ring and dot motifs along with geometric ornamentation. A ground pattern shows stripes crossing through the fabric, creating a bold, decorative look.
Call of the Soil Draws City Folk Back To Farm Life
A southern newspaper columnist argues that successful leaders often grew up on farms and that the current financial crisis rekindles the call to rural life. He cites Western Canada lands at 10 to 15 dollars per acre and Canadian free homestead grants of 160 acres, urging interested buyers to contact Canadian government agents for details on rail, markets, and rates.
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United States
Canada
Government of
Lewis' Single Binder Cigars Market Leader 9 Million Sold
SHOCK. ANNUAL one NINE So Good reliable quality is appreciated by the smoker. Over Nine Million Lewis' Single Binder cigars sold annually. The cigars are rich mellow with a strong following. Many imitators exist but there is no substitute. Lewis Factory Peoria Illinois offers the Tin Foil Smoker Package.
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Lewis
Lewis Factory
Peoria
Living Room Design And Color Harmony Guidelines
A home living room should be a true living space with harmonious color and durable materials. The piece argues for solid colored walls over wallpaper with roses, notes lighting reflections by color, and suggests warm shades for north rooms and darker tones for south and west rooms to save on lighting. It includes a short anecdote about a minister’s son and ends with miscellaneous advertising lines and quotes.
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Smithsonian Institution
McCall
Hmberland
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Australia
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Annapolis
Chester
England
Debrett
George
Mrs. Sharp
Mukden
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Brooke
Carlyle
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Commindige CO
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Sitremese
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