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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
7
Fashion notes report hats shift to wider shapes built on frames away from the head. The Parisian tricorn returns in a larger, elaborated form while felt hats grow rarer yet smarter, with silk, gatin, duvetyn, and velvet options. Street fashion favors smart women in updated headwear.
The text describes felt hats taking the focal point with puffed crown shapes and narrow brims that droop to create a mushroom silhouette. Trimming is sparse, emphasizing the hat form itself.
A gray brushed fur coat for a college or boarding school girl features a bound black feather trim on the collar pockets and cuffs.
Paris fashion notes favor long crystal drop earrings and the one earring trend. Pearl tassels, mini portrait earrings, white and jade stones, coral motifs, and antique gold or silver earrings remain in demand across wardrobes.
Abroad fashions show a shift to tight fitting sleeves in tailor made dresses and silk velvet styles. The change contrasts with the wide flowing sleeves popular previously and appears in cloth tailored outfits and luxury fabrics.
Color trends show brown and navy leading street costumes while evening gowns favor yellow rose and sapphire shades with draped silhouettes and low necklines. Hine presents designs with much draping and sleeveless cuts.
A new flat crepe named Nome emerges as the fabric of the moment, praised for its compact silk texture, light yet noncrushable quality, and frosted sheen. It enhances draped, flowing gowns and is offered in radiant autumn shades including navy and black, suitable for both dresses and accessories.
Hand painted wooden buttons bring a touch of color to the latest frocks wraps and blouses as originality finds expression in craft.
A New York Times fashion note praises long veils that harmonize with sweeping gown lines. Lace remains essential, with some women choosing short veils and others wearing long filmy lengths to drape over shoulders and trail in the breeze.
Metal cloth wraps in bright gold or silver feature luxurious fur collars and rich linings. Embroidery or brocade accents highlight the elegant, fashionable offering for the season.
The lesson outlines Messiah's twofold program from Isaiah 61: to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance, highlighting deliverance for the meek and the bound, and prophetic blessings for Israel. It contrasts grace in Christ's first coming with judgment at his second coming and envisions Israel’s restoration, priestly status, and global Gentile service during the Millennium.
An elderly scientist quips that women would rule the world in 1977 unless he were married. He notes rapid radio advances. big debts may lead to bill collectors broadcasting threats. A famous beauty sues for divorce for intoxication. her husband, an interior decorator. A fur dealer foresees bearskin smoking jackets. The largest telescope, 9 glass 120 inches, will be set in a Seattle observatory offering Mount Tacoma views.
A woman's wrap may not shield the cold yet she wears it well. The piece records her confidence in style over warmth as the garment gains appeal in public view.
A concise reflection notes that rash oaths lead to guilt whether kept or broken, highlighting the moral weight of commitments and the consequences of impulsive vows.
The passage notes that hard work is avoided by using soft coal to ease laundry duties this winter. It mentions Red Cross Ball Blue as a helper to remove grime, and closes with a grocery advertisement hint.
The Government Printing Office, the largest printing house, used 50 million pounds of paper in the year ending June 30 1921. Printed sheets would cover 36 square miles if laid flat and would extend 500 miles into the heavens. Total expenditures reached $11 million, down from $13 million the prior year, per Scientific American. The office prints speeches, government publications, congressional documents, and stationery.
A judge scolds a mother as a five year old Betty defends herself in a tense courtroom moment. The exchange reveals a sharp clash over spoiled behavior between parent and child in a domestic dispute setting.
A couple on a Fifth Avenue bus argue over which street to exit at. She overrules him with the final veto, stating she has made up their minds, drawing amused attention from nearby riders. The scene ends with the listener’s recognition that a decisive veto has been cast.
A quirky item notes the return of the five cent cigar and its habit of going out. A comic aside mentions Princess Anastasia swallowing teeth and feeling pain. The joke ends with a sly remark about Bint Hohenzollern possibly marrying again and finally getting what she deserves.
A young man asks Wall Street father for permission to marry his daughter. The daughter has bet the man will win your consent and he has bet she will not, prompting a subtle test of parental approval in Yonkers.
A Georgia pastor newly installed at a large parish faced embarrassment while addressing a women's missionary meeting. Seeking a strong appeal, he stumbled over inclusive wording and finally diverted to a hymn directive, prompting laughter and relief in the congregation.
A sharp social quip notes four groups in society the lovers the ambitious observers and fools. The fools are said to be the happiest according to the author Talne.
A new waitress asks about serving lemon pie to three men as Heloise the head waitress responds. The Kansas City Star quote captures cafe tension and a humorous exchange about whether to slap or plate the dessert.
Washington Allister cautions that self overrating breeds undervaluing others and argues that injustices at home tend to persist abroad, urging humility and fair judgment in international affairs.
In this fragment a quotation attributed to Franklin insists on allowing injuries to pass by as a policy, reflecting a stance on handling harms rather than confronting them directly. The text presents a moral imperative rather than a narrative event.
A quotation by A Heipa asserts that offended vanity shapes social life, with vanity acting as a powerful orator. The remark frames vanity as a driving force behind interactions and reputational dynamics.
A quotation notes that men claim they cannot live without women and women claim they can live without men, framing both as ridiculous.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap wash and hot water. It recommends drying gently and applying Cuticura Talcum for a pleasant fragrance with a 25 cent price tag for each product.
A convention in an eastern city ends with a dance. While near a door to cool off two local men approach. The narrator admits forgetting a prearranged dance with a heavyset woman and plans to leave. One man notes his wife had mentioned a prior dance with the narrator.
Louisville Courier Journal notes a jovial remark about companionship through a radio set. The exchange highlights a humorous view of loneliness and modern gadgetry during daily life.
At Bridge the remark that Mr Flubdub never makes fit any thing but clubs is linked to the golf habit, suggesting a humorous or self-deprecating note about his play and preferences.
A reflective aphorism contrasts many seeking greatness with the minority choosing to do good. It hints at ambition, effort, and virtue without detailing events or individuals.
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