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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
5
A fashion note highlights two quaint outfits in fashionable taffeta an afternoon frock described as chic with a large black hat and a soldierly coat with pearl buckles suited for motoring. The item emphasizes volume and dash in youth style and suggests accessories to match the outfits.
Crows in importance as the season progresses, taffeta dominates the assortment from two to three piece outfits to evening gowns. Rich embroidery and satin looks, with white and black taffeta pairings, offer distinct silhouettes, capes, and tunics. Motifs include navy blooms and gold silver touches, with tussore and pongee coats noted for travel wear.
The article argues against using abdominal binders for infants, noting they do not strengthen muscles and may impede natural development. It urges leaving babies free to develop naturally, with minimal restraint, except for early protection. A light wool shirt over the abdomen is advised to guard against chilling and colic.
A hint advises travelers to inspect luggage, repair suitcases, and plan new bags for summer. It urges marking baggage with initials to aid hotel identification and in case of lost express checks, ensuring not to be rushed during vacation time.
The article argues people spend a third of life in bed and often skimp on a quality mattress. It contrasts high spending on short lived items like a hallway rug with reluctance to invest in a long lasting, comfortable mattress.
The article notes a revival of ornate patterns in Chinese and English china with deep reds greens and black, winged insect motifs, scrolls, and blue patterns. French squatty designs and colonial stems return. Russian china with multi color small designs appeals to refined tastes. Service pieces become more elaborate and numerous for dinners.
The piece argues that gushing flattery harms appeal, while sincerity and restraint create lasting charm. It contrasts insincere flattery with genuine frankness, noting that calm, collected speech enhances attractiveness more than loud eager compliments.
A short meditation contrasts Chaplin's private restraint with public cheerfulness and explores the social pull of optimism. It suggests people favor cheerfulness in daily moments but resist when it feels insincere or irritating, preferring sympathy in melancholy and restraint in gladness. Also includes a rose jar recipe, and a potato crouton quick method.
In stores selling novelties blue linen is popular for handkerchief and nightgown cases. The color keeps white linen from yellowing. For storage, use blue cases after summer to protect garments until next season.
Neckwear described as lively and generous in design with deep tinted organdies forming capes and frilled hemstitched effects. The cut presents a conservative shape a white georgette crape wired and shirted into a flaring stock with a jabot picot edged.
The text describes lacey aprons for girls, favoring a peasant apron look with minimal garnishment and detachable top, plus a parsley sauce recipe using butter milk parsley and lemon juice. It notes fashion details and practical wear.
An embroidery draft invites needleworkers to add color to lunch tables by stitching a wreath of orchids on linen. It stresses outlining the petals in black for contrast, finishing edges with heavy floss, and incorporating a narrow wash of ink for a refined touch.
The fragment describes coffee mousse made by whisking egg yolks with sugar and strong coffee over boiling water, then folding into whipped cream and chilling. It also mentions a crape blouse pattern with georgette crape and colored worsted, referencing embroidery on the collar.
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