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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1916
Page
3
A fragment describes common table salt used in households for skin care and health. It advises mixing salt with water for a sponge bath to smooth skin and tone muscles, noting it aids busy housekeepers in maintaining smooth hands for sewing and delicate work.
An old column advises using salt in water as a beauty regimen for hands, face, and neck. It claims it cleanses pores, smooths skin, reduces lines, and removes grime with daily use and proper rubbing. It also mentions a cosmetic astringent and suggests consulting a physician for ringworm.
A fashion overview describes new trim sets of ermine or faux furs with caps, brocade and chinchilla accents, and clever lacing for boots. It notes slim waist lines, long front corsages, and revival of Commonwealth era hats with capes, urging economical yet stylish choices for varied figures and occasions.
In New York on January 14 United Press reports a rising craze for peacock plumage in fashion. Peacock eyes adorn hats wraps and jewelry as designers and socialites showcase feather motifs in gowns bags and accessories. The trend appears in outfits from turban hats to scarf and intricate embroidery.
The piece extols nights gowns and negligees in delicate fabrics like crepe de chine chiffon and wash satins. It highlights billowy petticoats with lace trim and rose buds, and notes popular combinations of fur trim with race bon and chiffon for trim.
The note contrasts pastel with darker shades, highlighting Paria as preferred dark tones. It mentions several blues including a soldier blue, Castor a gray beige likely to catch on, and various grays in vogue. White remains key for resort wear and next summer.
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