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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1914

Page

2

Guide to furnishing a charming guest room on a budget

The article advises creating a dainty comfortable guest room with white enamel and chintz, using existing furniture, simple white iron beds, and practical touches like a dresser stocked with a complete toilet set and a sewing bag. It includes quick decor tips, fabric guidance, and budget ideas for a welcoming space.

Fashion Notes on Summer Styles and Accessories

The era blends bead work with silk in bags and seersucker lingerie with embroidery. Military collars on auto coats, glazed foliage hats, and smaller yet more elaborate shoe buckles appear. Pleated tunics may give way to straight fuller skirts, with large picture hats returning and autumn styles hinting at military and Max features.

Summer jackets and coats describe popular bolero style

Separates and jackets in Kilk moire and corduroy brighten summer dress accessories. These jackets, worn over evening gowns, provide warmth for day and night wear. A recent popular model featured a belt, a tail back, lace edging, and corsetry-inspired buttons.

Tall trimmings vie for favor in dry goods trade

The piece notes tall trimmings preferred by dry goods buyers with goose feather accents and hackle wings. It cites vivid colors and odd bird-inspired decorations while a quoted exchange references a geologist nicknamed the stony stare. It ends with a teaser about new guimpes and collars.

Parcel Post Seen as Valuable, Calls for Wider Use

The Progressive Farmer argues parcel post has defects but remains a strong, useful reform. It urges readers to use the service more, noting postmasters can list local farmers ready to supply urban consumers, and highlights potential for low rates like 1 cent per pound in France.

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Women embrace workman blouse trend in linen frocks

New York women adopt linen workman's blouses as outer garments worn over skirts or as blouses for outdoor country life. Described as tunic like shirts with smocked detailing and colored linen in blue tones, they are praised for durability, ease of wear, and charm for home use.

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Velentary Doctor and Dentist Advertises Offices

DR RP HARRISON runs medical and dental services from McClain Dickinson stable on Market Street and at City Drug Store. Each location lists distinct phone lines including a night contact number 474.

Harrison Velentary McClain & Dickinson Stable Market Street City Drug Store

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