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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
8
A fashion writer notes spring and summer mode shifts with emphasis on fabrics, silk influence from China and the East, and new prints. Turkish Arabian and African motifs compete with empire motifs. the horizontal move and woodcut-inspired designs lead summer textiles, while tiny unit patterns create nearly plain distances.
The article outlines summer dress styles featuring blue and black crepe, East Indian and Persian inspired French patterns, variegated coloring, and printed figures. It notes polka dots in various color schemes, mono tone designs excluding white, and prints on crepe de chine and chiffon. Printed plaids are highlighted as important, with colorings outpacing yarn-dyed patterns.
The article notes vivid dress colors such as orchid blue and jade green and discusses radical waistline shifts in Paris sponsored designs. Chanel is highlighted for pioneering low waists and belts at the hip or knee, with gowns often featuring back sashes and luxe lace accents.
A chiffon evening gown in red rose shade and an afternoon frock in new banane yellow attract admiration. The yellow crepe de chine dress features diagonally placed plaited flounces and high cuffs edged with narrow plaited frills, showcasing plaits' staying power in fashion.
A summer evening frock of chiffon in soft pink features a bold flower at the waistline slightly left of center. The design emphasizes a restrained contrast with a deeper hue in the blossom to catch the eye.
A season novelty features a very large tan fan adorned with gilded vulture feathers tipped in black marabout. The supporting sticks are black enamel with bright Manta detailing.
A style update says gowns should project picturesque quality and move toward elite status. The sash is now tied at the front regardless of waist position, secured with a tiny artificial floral bow for the ultra correct finish.
Plaited lace is a favored note of the season used over flesh satin or charmeuse for dance frocks and bouffant gowns. Delicate black lace appears in evening dresses with colors in black or white, appealing to young debutantes.
An ostrich tip themed bracelet appears as a season novelty. A tortoiseshell bracelet rimmed with small yellow ostrich tips adds a bright accent to cloaks, frocks, hats, and bracelets in current fashion.
Patrick Dougherty of Ft. Worth declares Tanlac best stomach medicine and credits it with curing stomach trouble and related ailments. He cites widespread testimonials from Texas and a national file of over 100 000 statements praising Tanlac. The ad emphasizes herbal ingredients and absence of minerals or drugs.
A testimonial says Tanlac cured long standing kidney pain and poor sleep, restored appetite, and added 27 pounds after seven years. The speaker claims constant good results with occasional use and recommends to many others. It is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
Howard Carter devoted eight decades to locating Tutankhamun's tomb, a quest that drew major American involvement and drew attention during his visit. The piece reflects on the persistent search behind Egypt's famed ruler and the interest generated by the discovery.
John E. Hall of 2012 Third Ave Dallas credits Tanlac with restoring health after liver trouble backache and loss of appetite left him 125 pounds He regained weight and strength after two bottles and returned to work In fall 1922 dengue fever further weakened him but a second bottle of Tanlac again boosted his health He calls Tanlac great and notes it is sold by reputable druggists with no substitutes over 40 years old
A cautious note on the costly hunt for Tutankhamun's tomb echoes the patience shown by explorers like Carter, who faced uncertain prospects before uncovering the unlooted chamber.
A quip from Loudon Answers plays on a doctor's claim that a man is father to twins. The father replies he believes only half of what he hears, turning the medical assertion into a witty paradox.
A reflection noting that even the brightest traits lose value without steady force of character guiding them. It emphasizes perseverance, discipline, and integrity as essential to long term impact and moral stature.
E. R. Ballard, a Dallas electrical contractor, testifies Tanlac restored his health after stomach trouble and drastic weight loss. He says his strength returned from 140 to 220 pounds and credits the remedy with lifting his anxiety and weakness.
The speaker recalls dire days when business faltered and health faded until Tanlac helped regain strength. Since then, for five years, a spring course of Tanlac has kept the person in good health. The ad claims over 40 million bottles sold and urges buys only from druggists.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills, advertised as a constipation remedy, are described as made and recommended by the Tanlac manufacturers. The note emphasizes their use for relief of constipation.
Visitors flock to lock four on the Barge canal in Waterloo New York to see Charley a tame muskrat that comes when called and swims to the wall for a morsel of food. Charley feeds on apples and corn as part of a cheerful display by the lock operators.
A playful dialogue from a neighborhood scene hints at a strike over domestic duties and economic strain. The exchange focuses on a person named Mia Higgins and a partner's absence due to work actions.
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