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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
7
Paris expresses summer ideas in chic organdy voile and linen frocks. Bathing costumes and capes win appeal with georgette options for dressy models at moderate cost. Blue serge suits one piece frocks for cool days. Ribbons rise in favor as trims for garments and hats.
The piece surveys seaside fashion for women with varied styles and affordable options. It notes conservative yet modern bathing outfits featuring taffeta, water proof satin, sateen, and wool jersey fabrics and discusses how ideas and money influence beachwear choices this season.
Home Dressmaker's Corner describes a round neck one piece dress with inset vestee and kimono sleeves. It notes a straight-line shape suitable for various fabrics, yardages for medium size, trimming braid requirements, and cutting steps including center front slash and front edge finishing.
The article outlines sewing instructions for a vestee and dress parts with pocket details and edging. It sketches pattern variations including panel back designs, bloomers, and waist belts, plus fabric options like organdy, satin, and lace, with color trends and trimming methods for summer garments.
Six medium potatoes are diced and simmered in just enough cold water with pepper salt and finely chopped onion until tender. Stir in butter substitute and sour cream, cover and shake briefly, then rest a few minutes before serving. Works with old or new potatoes.
A compact waffle batter uses boiled riced potato, milk, baking powder, flour, eggs, melted butter substitute and salt. Mix beaten eggs with potatoes and liquids, fold in flour, bake on a hot greased waffle iron and serve with maple syrup.
An illustrated old newspaper feature discusses combining borders and bag designs, offering four rose motifs in applique and patchwork approaches. It explains simple border appliques, materials, and stitching, plus home sewing inspiration for stylish trims. The piece also includes recipes for potato salads and squash pie as culinary odds and ends.
A recipe for potato pancakes combining grated potatoes onion egg and flour fried in hot drippings with apple sauce as a luncheon option. Also a potato soup recipe uses sliced potatoes onions water milk and seasonings boiled until tender then strained optional for children’s meals.
Guide lists Pattern numbers and sizes from 14 to 44 with prices. Items include Dresses Nos 8921 8899 8917 8913 and 911, Bathing Suit 8882, Home Dressmaker’s Corner Embroidery 12577, Beaded Bag 12544, all sold as Pictorial Review patterns.
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