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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
6
The piece details seasonal hat trends featuring tall crowns and broad brims, ornamented with ostrich feathers, ribbons, and floral clusters. It notes colors from brown to black, jade accents, veils, and various braids like straw and milan, highlighting popular shapes and styling, including low crowned designs and oversized brims.
Housekeepers prepare summer porches by selecting durable colors and materials for outdoor cushions. Avoid silk or embroidered fabrics, favor uniform tones with one or two contrasting accents, and use washable covers. Brown wicker rooms suit Holland linen covers with dark brown monograms. blue and white schemes also work with white muslin cushions edged in dark blue.
An essay on hospitality urges keeping a welcoming home with ready meals and simple graciousness rather than lavish entertaining. It stresses steady, kind hosting, prepared staples, and the value of a genuine greeting over time-saving garnishes.
A collage of costumes and culinary tips reflects early 20th century tastes. Text describes English gowns with varied sleeves, French influences, and a range of fabrics, plus tips for a maple mousse dessert and a tinking glass drink. A child’s bath anecdote and notes on suffrage-era attitudes appear amid fashion commentary.
The barrel skirt is misunderstood in this country though it is rare in its true form. Dealers label many garments as barrel skirts, but most have little relation to the barrel shape. The real design is shaped like a barrel, narrow at ends and full in the middle, with hoop-like bands. It is a novelty not yet widely featured in France or America, gaining popularity as French dressmakers lead the style. The wide hip distortion has appeared on stage since last November, and now fashion follows.
Observations advise protecting vision by following guidance such as facing the Meht behind you and avoiding rubbing eyes. It recommends washing with cold water, applying vaseline to lids at night, and bathing with warm milk and water in the morning. Reading on trains or straining eyes during recovery are discouraged.
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