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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
4
A lengthy feature argues for women adopting trousers and overalls for outdoors and gardening, praising denim and khaki ensembles, and presenting several outfit styles including garden overalls with bibs, belts, and roomy pockets. It touts practicality, comfort, and modern practicality over traditional skirts.
Practical guidance for new mothers and nursemaids on infant care. Emphasizes regular feedings, proper temperature baths, calm caregiver demeanor, keeping baby warm and out of sun glare, and avoiding overhandling or neglect. Warns against leaving baby unattended with unreliable help and against rushing to feed or soothe with discomfort.
The French couturiers use linen to line summer wraps of satin, meteor, and char meuse. The cool smooth linen lining adds delight and comes in charming colors, making the lining a credit to the wrap.
Advice notes spring complexion care through internal cleansing and freshening baths. It urges air and sun, a light diet, Epsom salts cleansing, hot water mornings, and gentle laxatives, plus baths, scrubs, and vanishing cream for outdoor driving with a veil and talcum powder.
The article promotes a sleeveless shooting jumper as the new fashion, predicting many women will knit one by August. It describes a slip on sweater with a low shoulder armhole, V neck front, straight back, and crochet finished edges with grosgrain ribbon, plus a ribbed waist that slimly clings to the figure.
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