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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
7
A fashion report highlights long and short coats and cloaks in chiffon or lace. Embroidered chiffons, brocaded crepe de chine, and charmeuse options dominate the season with intricate draping and shirred detailing.
Fashion notes describe rose colored silk cloaks and gowns trimmed with chiffon lace and satin. A standout model features lace and silk with draped fronts and a large chiffon scarf knot. French designs pair odd shoulder wraps with frocks, while a New York display presents a black Chantilly lace coat with pink rose cluster details. Mary Dean.
Mothers seek breathable summer wear for infants with a loose long coat over the dress. Patterns suggest crepe de chine and albatross coats, edged with scalloped borders and dainty flower designs. Embroidery uses white silk and darning cotton with padded petals. Coats may be unlined for comfort.
Summer wraps featuring cut sleeves or sleeveless bodies showcase collarless designs. The charm rests on the fabric, with new brocaded worsteds and cottons used for these wraps.
Flat lace flounces gain approval for evening gowns and rival the pannier effect. Brocaded crepe meteor debuts as a new material expected to outrival chiffon and velvet. ratinen browns are favored. Matching the accessorized piece to the gown color is essential for even leg wear, with the vogue described as artistic.
The piece notes bright colors in millinery and gowns. Emerald and grass greens lead fashion, with tomato red and flame shades among favorites. Tangerines appear in millinery, collar trims, and house or tailored gowns.
Yard long handled shoe horns offer back friendly use. designed for women to adjust footwear without bending. Handles resemble walking sticks in mahogany or oak. horns come in silver gold plate or nickel. Packable crosswise in an ordinary trunk.
In moonlit Washington scenes a tale of Tecumseh, Sherman, and a Roswell captain unfolds. Tom Lansing, injured saving a girl during a cannon fire, marries Lucie Gill Bell, who turns out to be his kin. He promises to act as proxy in a wedding with the bronze statue of Tecumseh.
A 1912 article describes building a compact writing desk from a packing case with a hinged dropleaf, pigeon holes, a nonpull drawer, and brass fittings. It covers cutting, assembling, bracing legs, and finishing with oil, stain, and shellac for a neat, functional study piece.
The New York correspondent reports on the waiters strike and pay, noting average wages of 83 cents daily with large tip dependence. He cites Waldorf and other restaurateurs who rose from waiter roles, laments shrinking tips, and proposes wage-plus-dip schemes while warning tips corrupting workers.
A veteran prospector notes wild camels in the American desert traced to fleeing camels a half century ago. He argues camels suit desert travel best, though dogs are easier, citing his dog Rufus as an example of practical efficiency and intelligence.
The article notes long lived sea creatures like giant mussels oysters and sea anemones may reach remarkable ages in salt water. It cites a liver colored sea anemone once studied by Sir John Dalyell whose life spanned from 1838 until 1887, illustrating enduring marine life despite unknown causes of death.
The piece recounts survivor tales and reminiscences about the Titania disaster. It highlights unnamed heroine roles and now forgotten details from passengers and crew, including figures like Major Hhutt and First Officer Murdock, and touches on family medicine and child care anecdotes in a frayed, speculative tone.
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