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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
7
Palm Beach resort fashions emphasize formal tones with Chantilly lace fine crepes and chiffons. Beaded details antique like cabochons bright and contrasting metals appear. Long sleeves with round collarless necklines create Moyenage lines, tunics and beaded girdles feature prominently.
The article notes a reversible coat appearing in one costume and wool embroidery distinguishing another outfit. For spring, a red and white checked taffeta with navy rep forms a striking ensemble, featuring a hip length jacket with a plaited flounce.
Leather coats move from utilitarian to stylish for students and college girls. Suede short blouses prove smart for campuses with coordinated accessories. Long leather coats in dull red feature narrow cordings and fur faced collars, while a red leather box coat shows wide muskrat trim.
Instructions advise applying cream of tartar on the stain and twisting fabric to keep it covered then heating in cold water to boiling. For old tea or coffee stains, wet with cold water cover with glycerin and let stand two to three hours, then wash with cold water and hard soap.
The article argues artificial flowers serve decoration and practical shaping uses. A medium bloom on the shoulder narrows the silhouette, while larger blooms placed near the hip can soften wide hips. It notes color contrast matters, with white flowers suited to darker complexions and bright red flowers better for pale skin, especially with all black attire.
A busy mother will welcome a wicker basket designed like a seat with curved arms and filled with tools to ease mending tasks. It’s both decorative and practical for storing sewing items and keeping them ready for use.
The latest market summary from the Department of Agriculture notes mixed shifts in fruits vegetables and meats. Potatoes show modest gains while onions and cabbage ease. hogs and beef edge lower to higher ranges in Chicago and eastern markets. butter remains unsettled then stabilizes with declines in storage and wholesale prices.
Houston post master Roy B. Nichols leads a campaign urging all 2400 Texas postmasters to join the Texas Postmasters Association. The push aims to boost cooperation and attend the next annual convention, likely in the coming summer, with radio broadcasts on WEAY urging prompt replies to letters.
Richmond reports 25 000 unemployed and 16 million dollars lost as oyster packing houses close due to a west typhoid scare. W M Lee commissioner of fisheries urged measures while a Mayfield Texas senatorial challenge appears to end after subcommittee hearings.
Henry Thompson confessed slayer of his 18 year old wife Gladys was found guilty of murder by a jury in the criminal district court and sentenced to life imprisonment.
An official report records 727 deaths from contagious influenza in Tokio over the last 20 days. The figure underscores a severe health crisis in the Japanese capital.
President Coolidge signed an emergency deficiency bill totaling 159 million dollars on Tuesday in Washington. The measure funds government activities and services for the current fiscal period.
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