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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1920
Page
24
New York Aug 21 batik guide explains a do it yourself approach for women to design and dye gowns and home textiles. It lists tools such as a tranting wax, brushes, beeswax paraffin mix, dye baths, and a thermometer. The article notes cotton is less ideal than habuta silk and describes waxing, dyeing in lightest to darkest order, and careful drying to prevent streaks.
Hoppe arrives in America hoping to find five women more beautiful than those in England. He will be shown in the United States. Among his five titled beauties is Lady Lavery, an American girl formerly Hazel Martyn of Chicago.
Plain edging instructions describe using chain and multiple double crochet stitches to form a repeating lace motif. The pattern details a sequence of chains, skips, and group stitches to create an edging for centerpieces or pillow casings.
New York fashion editor Cora Moore praises voile as ideal for practicality and charm. She notes voile is sheer yet durable, adaptable to formal or informal wear, drapes well, resists crushing, and keeps cool. The piece cites Margaret Namara of the Chicago Opera Company wearing a mauve Callot model with green voile ruffles and self-cordings.
In summer use increases for cushions while some blankets and comforters can be dispensed with. A clever housewife can make cretonne or linen covers, roll up blankets, and slip them into the covers to form bolster-like cushions. This protects blankets and comforters from soil.
Paris outfits include fruit accents on gowns street frocks and slippers. A parasol is decorated with hazel nuts and a boutonneire uses small mangoes to accent a tailleur.
New York August 21 Mae Murray endorses milk as the ideal health tonic and weight builder. She describes a milk cure at a New Jersey resort where six daily glasses are served every twenty minutes, keeping her rested and focused on acting. An automobile executive reportedly follows the regimen for months, while others gain weight at variable rates.
For a woman with a limited income, quiet colors are wiser for costumes. They look better and wear longer than gayer shades. A lightened suit can be brightened with a hat or a few splashy sashes for Eton style.
A renowned skin expert recommends cleansing oil for dry and sensitive skin exposed to sun and wind. Rub in thoroughly but gently with an upward rotating motion and replace washing with oil treatment.
Sister Mary argues for conserving energy in hot weather by delaying chores and using simple, practical methods. She suggests indirect ironing, drying on racks, disposable dishes for porch meals, two meal planning, and oilcloth luncheon sets to ease summer tasks. She notes removing heavy rugs, watching dust, and placing newspaper paths for the ice man to protect floors.
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