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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
3
The piece notes that Spanish shawls with colorful silk embroidery have appeared in high society settings and opera circles. It suggests summer girls may find such shawls useful and ornamental, with mentions of Mandarin wraps last year and how capes and tunics shape the silhouette.
The article discusses straight low girdled frocks with skirts that show wider silhouettes through circular or overlapping uneven panels. Skirts extend about eight inches from the floor with panels draping to the heels, often longer in back than front, and tailored skirts favor straight marrowy effects with overlapping panels.
Fringe sleeves show a strong potential to exploit a trait that yields extended impact. Short designs dominate but the feature promises lasting performance across models and applications.
An old sewing note explains a method to create hand tucks in a Hugene stitch by pre creasing the first tuck then running the fabric through the tucker without threading the machine. A distinct needle line marks the tuck path and the marker guides the next tuck. It claims higher accuracy and speed compared with traditional hand sewing.
A refined note explains attaching dainty lace vests to camisoles enhances feminine attire. Matching fabric is frequently chosen and sheer silk in any color, net, or organdie is typical for such ensembles.
Silk and cotton remain favored for summer skirts but fashion watchers report a rising interest in flannel skirtings. Experts attribute the trend to the influence of sports style and a mannish effect in current fashion.
Summer fashion notes pastel and vivid sweater tones paired with white serge cloth and Jersey skirts. Lacy web-like weave and wool echo the once popular Lee wool, marking a lightweight trend for warm weather attire.
Good Housekeeping advises summer curtains avoid heavy drapes in sunlit rooms and favor simple airy fabrics like silk or cotton pongee gingham and chambray. For shaded cold rooms use transparent fabrics and the latest dyed plain colors to refresh faded draperies.
Fashion note describes blouses with Peter Pan collars finished to create a shirt bosom look. The trend emphasizes front detailing and a neat, tailored silhouette for wearers seeking a polished blouse style.
A fragment highlights culinary tips with peanut roast and Nut Ghops using peanut butter bread and cream. It describes Halibut with salt pork technique and garnish ideas, ending with a stray line about whipped cream and a saltor who wants beef.
A recipe fragment outlines peach salad with celery flavored dressing and fudge topping. It also mentions Allerton Potato Salad with cucumber, celery, walnuts, green pepper, potatoes, mayonnaise, and tomato garnish. A strawberry pie with whipped cream and Snuggle Pudding using prunes and gelatin is described.
G W Slayton of near Atlanta testifies his long troubled father improved after taking Tanlac. Previously treated with medicines, diets, and even water cures, the father began eating normally and recovered vitality. Slayton urges others to try Tanlac, noting his father’s dramatic recovery and endorsing the product.
Young Betty asks what flatterer means and tests the idea by asking her father to define flattering her brother. The dialogue shows playful family humor as Betty seeks the meaning of the word and Dad explains with a simple example.
A playful notice notes a tax exemption of 200 dollars linked to the stork in Missouri lore. It contrasts a debtor’s sleepless nights with no credit gained. The quirky piece blends local color with tax policy quibbles and omens of spring.
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