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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
2
The piece surveys shifting silhouettes from autumn into winter, praising the cuirass bodice as a safe waist treatment. It notes a trend toward moderately narrow skirts, blue as a dominant color, and varied collars replacing the coachman style, with New York designers ahead on revived medieval lines.
The article describes petticoat options from 24% width to 24 yards with accordion plaits and rimed flounces, listing colors such as African brown taupe navy purple and black. It covers chiffon georgette crepe and cotton petticoats worn under dresses, guidelines for underlayers, and mohair fineness for petticontes in lustrous washable varieties.
The article notes white felt hats with ribbon bows or bead tassels appeal to youths while elders favor toques or sailors. Porcelain beads decorate most brims and crowns, with bead borders and fringes in American Indian styles. The broad brimmed sailor shifts hairstyles to looser waves and side peeking tips, signaling felt and fabric hats may replace velvet chapeaux.
The piece notes heavy eyebrows aging a face and recalls trends shifting away from thick brows. It mentions some women removing brows leaving a thin line and darkening it with pencil, and warns fashions may return to bushy brows, prompting concern about future replanting.
Instructions advise hanging a silk draw or similar fabric in a damp place for a few hours to absorb moisture. This helps the material press out and regain smoothness without rolling or using a damp cloth. It preserves the fabric's condition and reduces wrinkles.
Fashion writer highlights versatile fabric blends to refresh a wardrobe without buying new gowns. Tips emphasize mixing textures and colors to extend wearability of existing dresses, with suggestions for coordinating accessories to complete looks.
The paymaster general, Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan, overhauls the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts in Washington. He slashes offices, standardizes furniture, reduces paperwork, and introduces graphic charts and card systems to track ships, stores, and costs. The aim is a smooth, fleet-oriented operation with faster, cheaper, and clearer management.
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