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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1923
Page
3
Characterizations and Eccentric Local Patter Ad
A fragmentary clipping cites humorous quotes on character types from the Boston Transcript and advertises an easy payment plan for a California vineyard scheme. It mentions Los Angeles based vineyard association and a vague pitch about a secure future in sunlit land.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Local Scene of Oddities and Coal Hauls
A neighbor brings home a ton of coal while a London cinema props man appears with an ironing iron. The gag line imagines Carter meeting Florian and pressing his suit, illustrating playful misreadings from a film set.
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London
Carter
Florian
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
Diamond Dyes shows simple instructions to color wool silk linen cotton or blends. Each package guarantees rich even color without streaks or fading and claims perfect home dyeing with guidance for fabric type.
Child Grows on Farm Commentary
A Chicago Tribune quip notes a child’s growth after a year on feed on a farm. The humorous exchange highlights rural speech patterns and the country setting.
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Robert
Chicago Tribune
Halls Catarrh Medicine Advertised for Quick Relief
Local disease catarrh linked to constitutional factors. Halls Catarrh Medicine includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood on mucous surfaces to cleanse the system. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by B. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo O.
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B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Nothing Doing Between You And The Graphophone
A light exchange from the Syracuse Orange Peel notebook features banter about a graphophone and a joke line. The spoof reflects campus humor and student wit in a clipped dialogue.
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Syracuse
Wool Crepes Feature Persian and Oriental Designs
Silk manufacturers push Oriental motifs on wool and silk crepes for summer. Wool crepe backgrounds host lavish embroidery with two tone meshes and bright borders. Embroidery on wool extends to cotton fabrics like batiste, creating a new fabric feel. Colors include reds yellows and oranges on beige or brown grounds.
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New York Tribune
Hats Bags and Parasols Match in Printed Fashions
A New York Tribune fashion note traces the season to a vogue for printed fabrics influencing millinery. French designers show hats and bags with flowers on foundations of felt, while Indian and Persian designs inspire fresh variations. Tortoiseshell shades dominate, with braiding and embroidery in brown tones.
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New York Tribune
Bolero Jackets Hit Midseason Fashion Runway
Short loose bolero jackets appear on several models imported for midseason and early spring wear, signaling a lightweight trend for upcoming wardrobes.
Dress Design Describes Corduroy School Outfit
A practical dress features a dark gray corduroy short skirt and a square collar. The matching gray and white plaid pockets and blouse complete the coordinated school wear look.
The smartest earrings suit antique metal and stones
The article advises earrings of antique metal and semi precious stones over flashy gems. It recommends large earrings paired with a simple hairstyle that pulls hair back to reveal the ear lobes.
Spring dress styles shift women toward soft shouldered suits
American women favor a softer tailored look for spring with dresses and jacquettes replacing last season's straight-box silhouettes. Three piece suits remain in fashion with short coats and wide sleeves, putty tones pairing with canton crepe bodices, and outdoor fabrics featuring knits and outing designs.
Tight sleeves and wide cuffs in spring dress trends
Spring street and afternoon frocks feature long tight sleeves ending in wide flaring cuffs. Poiret twill and Paulett frocks show saucy flare cuffs while bishop sleeves persist. Some afternoon dresses in soft gray crepe display long loose sleeves with slits, beads, and draped folds.
Fashionable wedding bridesmaids wear cream lace and crimson roses
At a fashionable wedding bridesmaids wore cream lace gowns with Spanish mantillas draped over high combs and caught at one side with deep crimson roses. They carried bouquets of the same roses.
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