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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
7
The Minaret gown, promoted by Parisian couturier Paul Potret, returns as the 1918 to 1914 style. It features a transparent tunic fabric wired without a hoop. the skirt narrows into a tunic that tapers to the feet, offering saucy chic despite its old fashioned look.
A charming dance dress made from last year's pink gown with pale pink chiffon overdress. The bodice is draped in shadow lace with a V neckline, sleeves in chiffon over lace, and a turquoise blue silk girdle with a long panel in back.
A downtown feature on hat pins and feather headwear details perilous fashion trends for pedestrians. It notes long stiff feathers, dangers to eyes and faces, and a crowd muting over incidents. It describes outfits with kimono influences, vests, silk stripes, and fur collars, plus prices for marine ruffs and Medici frills.
The note highlights red as the preferred color for evening wear. It mentions that rich effects with algreta are worn.
The reading warns of mixed luck with Uranus and a gentle Sun. Exercise self control, avoid pushy schemes, and be wary of new acquaintances and risky business bets. Travel is unlucky. kitchen tasks and routine work fare better. expect cautious optimism for those with steady traits.
A reader asks about dignity after a breakup and asking the same young woman to go places with him. Advice suggests meeting again to clear misunderstandings and explains proper visiting-card etiquette. The column then answers varied queries on grooming, introductions, and social situations with practical, period-appropriate guidance.
The piece discusses maternal influence on marriage decisions and the need for mothers to guide daughters to make wise independent choices. It also mentions health tips for babies and a Turkish bath remedy, reflecting early 20th century domestic advice and social norms.
The article notes scrim curtains look best stenciled on the wrong side to enhance a bedroom. Lighter tones suit bedrooms while darker tones fit living rooms. If hung with the stenciled side to the window the daylight reveals a plain outer side and defeats the effect.
Little Lady Mary Greville appears distributing catalogues at a London suburbs country fair held to raise funds for animals. The Dumb Animal Society aims to aid stray cats and dogs, and Lady Mary participates due to her strong interest in animal welfare.
Two French bacteriologists claim modern ventilators pose health risks by distributing disease germs to areas that would otherwise have few pathogens. The study emphasizes potential danger to patients and surrounding environments.
This afternoon at 3 30 in the Woman's Club home Mr William R George will address the Women’s Department of the city. George xd founder of Genesee Republic will also speak to teachers at Wisewich School at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon. After the lecture a reception will follow hosted by Miss Emelie M McVea and club officers.
The Department of Literature of the Cincinnati Woman's Club hosts Mrs. Claude Lotapeich, Civic League chair, at 2:30 PM to discuss Recent Aspects of the German Drama. The session will be followed by remarks from department chair Miss Josephine Simrall and Miss Emelie Méveau.
At 4 this afternoon the Avondale Kindergarten Mothers Club will hear Dr David Wolfstein speak on The Health of the School. All mothers at the school are invited.
Tonight at the residence of Judes and Mrs. Lewis M. Hosea in Mt. Auburn a Verdi centennial program will be given for the entertainment of the blind. Those who will contribute vocal and instrumental numbers include sopranos Miss Hosea Elliott and Reenkirt. bass and baritone Lawrence Ruppelt and Davis. tenor Kennedy. cornet Dr. W Locke. violin and cello Judge Ned Hosea. harp and piano Mrs. Lewis Hosea. piano Fanny Des Jardins.
A young businesswoman works until 4 every afternoon and then spends one hour weekly from 4 to 6 at the library reading current magazines. She insists nothing interferes with this routine, noting how much reading can be done in two hours a week.
A chaotic clipping notes discussions on public comfort stations in downtown districts, women’s suffrage drafts, and political campaigning. It mentions Minneapolis charter advocates distributing literature and Chicago teachers praised for style, reflecting broader moves by women in public life.
A craft note describes transforming an ugly wire dish drainer into a dainty basket. Cardboard base covered with cotton batting, swiss esprit strips, and ruffled edges create a decorative lining and outside trim. Colors and ribbons finish the refined bath accessory.
The article explains an easier method to press a plaid frock for early autumn. It describes fresh looking fabric and details on wristlets and collars, including three to four inch frills and narrow ribbons for attachment, with careful wiring and shaping at the neckline.
Fashion hints describe a practical childs coat that buttons up the neck with a velvet collar and shoulder coverage. It notes fabric options, sizing for two to six years, and a mail order pattern May Manton number 7600 with simple stitching requirements suitable for quick seaming.
An elderly fashion notice describes a flannel wrap pattern for two year olds and smaller sizes. It lists fabric needs two and a half yards of twenty seven inch wide material with a quarter yard trimming and provides a pattern name Manton in sizes six months one two and four years. Ordering instructions request ten cents and a saving number 024 with mail forwarding and postage details.
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