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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1912
Page
14
Instructions describe cleaning white slippers with soap and gamiihe, methods to protect soles, and advice on rubber heels and dyeing. Mentions wearers wrapping shoes in tissue, using French chalk, and noting a fad for rubber-nosed shoes this season and high value of satin slippers.
The article notes a shift toward more Friday weddings despite old fears and superstitions. It mentions brides choosing black attire in some cases and cites a firebrick maker with an iron rest as a curious aside regarding superstition and daily life.
Mr. Justwed agrees to share Saturday with Mrs. Justwed. They start a tennis lesson in which he patiently teaches her the basics, leading to playful mishaps and a tense quarrel when she misinterprets his term of endearment as mockery, ending with an emotional farewell.
The piece argues mothers differ on footwear for infants and children, favoring soft kid slippers or sandals and bare feet at times. Proper shoes should support growth without constraining the foot, with wide toe boxes, low heels, and ventilated designs. Barefoot summer periods help natural foot development and strong ankles.
Monogrammed buttons for a riding habit proposed with initials in Ther'sa hunt club colors. In some cases the monogram may match the coat collar color. The CHE period idea focuses on tailored feminine wear and distinctive branding.
Cosmetics rise again in fashion with an emphasis on careful use. The piece advises elderly women to apply makeup judiciously, favoring cleansing, gentle massaging, and selective rouge to avoid overdoing while maintaining a natural balance. It warns young women against heavy cosmetics and stresses a measured routine.
A humorous column offers tips for men on vacationing, warning against flashy dress, overspending, and overconfidence. It advises careful packing, avoiding hotel missteps, and mindful social cues while highlighting frugal humor about romance and workplace responsibilities.
A detailed 80 by 40 foot commodious cottage design by Chas and Sedgwick Architects features a symmetric front, a central vestibule, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, two main bedrooms, and a second story with stained drop siding. Built in Washington fir with hardwood floors, it includes a full basement, stained brown Mission trim, and a projected cost of 8000 dollars not including heating or plumbing.
In England a funeral cortege substituted motor hearses for the coffin transport with a long motor truck carrying the casket. Mourners followed by automobiles moved slowly and quietly, contrasting with the era of horse drawn carriages that hinder busy streets.
A fragment describes using cotton saturated with kerosene to clean clock works. The method involves laying the saturated cotton on the floor of the clock and allowing four to five days for the parts to become clean, with charcoal-like grime loosened by fumes.
Correct dress for men aims to avoid attention through fit and proportion. The latest tuxedo jacket features a roll lapel to the coat bottom with slim shoulders and tight seams. White linen handkerchiefs, walking sticks for promenade use, and white waistcoats remain in fashion, with soft shirts year round and detaching striped shirtings replacing some older patterns. A cleaning tip suggests a lime paste for ink stains on brown shoes, left for two hours then rinsed and polished.
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