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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
6
A vivid slice of consumer frenzy in high fashion shopping for Milady. The narrative follows a spree through counters for lace ribbons and veils, detailing gowns in red charmeuse and electric blue charmeuse with embroidered panels and elaborate tunics. It notes costly temptations, the lure of veils, corsages, and bouquet accents, ending with an orchid pairing for a blue gown.
The article describes wearing very high contrasting girdles with lace blouses and blue satin belts. It notes jeweled lace options with metal threads, black jet tassels, belt shapes resembling vests with front points and side pockets, and suede or striped belts. A ruffie adds fullness to the belt edge to elongate the waistline.
The passage describes several attractive sea fans returning alone, crowned by a coquettish black face patch and powdered hair, highlighting their distinctive appearance and small decorative elements.
The article advises careful packing to prevent wrinkles and maintain order. Use tissue paper, avoid overfilling, and place heavier items at the bottom. Roll gowns lightly, wrap sleeves, and label box trays to speed access. Hats stay secure, and only a trusted maid should pack or unpack belongings.
The article describes the new coiffure focusing on smoothness and a close head outline with no knots or parting. It notes the eighteenth century five points of beauty are obsolete, favors back hair care, and mentions hair drawn toward the crown with minimal comb use and revived long barrettes.
The dialogue presents a self confident suffragette declaring I am a self made woman to a dismissive man. He confirms understanding while remarking on her plainspoken resolve. The exchange captures early 20th century gender dynamics in public discourse.
In early spring deposit pests attack furs and woolens. Do not fear the moth but its maggot. Beat furs with a thin rat tan, air them, comb them, wrap tightly in newspaper, and store in a tin or Cedar lined chest. Check monthly in sun.
The article outlines stocking a personal workbasket with all sewing essentials. It recommends light stand baskets with trays, lining fabrics, multiple scissors, a durable silver thimble, assorted needles, threads in white black and silk, darning tools, crochet cotton, bodkins, a stiletto, pins, tapes, measuring tape, buttons and hooks. Keep stored in labeled jars and separate from the sewing machine to avoid confusion.
The guidance suggests keeping yrat in a cup or bowl and clarifying it with a small amount of water. Cook slowly until sputtering ceases, then strain through a cloth for a clean liquid.
A homemaking guide urges careful marking of linen and clothes to prevent mixups and wear. It recommends ink marks for durability, with tape as a backup for textured fabrics, placed where visible when stored, and adds numbered sequences to maintain proper order in drawers and laundry cycles.
Adorable little bodices in figured lawn or batistes are Paris imports used as corset covers under the waist. They feature flowered patterns, front fastening, subtle fullness, waist-length cut, and light beading with fine lace shoulder straps.
A saucy checked wool coat in dark blue and white with white flannel trim and blue braid. The plain lines suit a properly dressed child with a high belt, practical pockets, white buttons, boots, stockings, and a blue and white spring hat.
A novel bracelet designed for the summer piazza lady or spring domestic, a knitting ring clamps a spool of silk cotton or linen in place under the hand. The adjustable clamp fits a bracelet and holds a small spool and a large ball of silk with equal facility, aiding knitting or crochet work.
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