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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1914
Page
8
A discussion on hosting a Christmas tango tea for college society. Readers are urged to ensure comfortable flow, avoid congestion, and provide simple refreshments and period costumes. The piece suggests a ragtime or small ensemble for music and notes a formal supper as part of a proper party atmosphere. Daphne Dean.
A playful postcard describes a drawing game where players sketch a subject as a starter announces go Then each participant adds to the drawing in turn until stop Then remaining players complete their picture and the best drawing wins Laughter follows the surprising creations
A designer in a green house at dusk discovers a color shift as shadows fall. Deep yellow blooms turn pink, purple darkens to black, and a red geranium glows an astonishing purple, inspiring a new hue called geranium at night.
A stylish model wears a lavender satin skirt with pockets and a violet velvet coat trimmed in ermine. The ensemble creates a jaunty silhouette highlighting a regal purple mood that dominates this winter’s fashion.
A famous young candy maker facing a tight budget plans to give sweets instead of gifts. The article lists recipes for Marshmallows Mexican Kisses and Butterscotch with steps and ingredients and notes how the candies will be packaged in homemade baskets and boxes.
A historical note discusses how changes in skirt design influence women's gait. From crinoline to hoopskirt, hobble and yardwide styles, walking eased or burdened steps, with the slit later seen as both lifesaver and moral concern. The piece anticipates effects of a peg top skirt on walking.
A reader describes small German imported silver plated toaster racks that sit at each plate to keep toast piping hot after toasting. The compact device mirrors larger racks and serves as an attractive table ornament.
Beads of amber replace white imitation ivory in current fashion. Strings vary from small pea size to marbles at the waist, with graduated beads on some strands. The yellow beads, paired with white lace and embroidery bodices, suit some women but not all.
A leading corsetiere says modern corsets function as a poultice. Women prefer straight front, padded options to hide weight and aging, while hips are bound down briefly with drapery. The trend favors youthfulness over flamboyant curvature as stout women resist current styles.
Simple and fresh finishes highlight morning dresses with white chiffon details. A dainty neck corsage, soft chiffon folds, and white lace trim define elegant V necklines. Cherry color dominates afternoon gowns with tunics, stripes, and a lace edged yoke enhancing the silhouette.
Milady develops a home jewelry cleaner using a zinc pan with metal grate and a perforated fiber box. A bicarbonate soda and salt solution in water creates galvanic action to detarnish items placed in the pan, then sawdust polishes as it pours through the box leaving jewelry bright without brushing.
An article describes glove styles for women pairing with tailored suits and afternoon wear. It details two button, sixteen button, and cape skin gloves in white, black, tan, or mauve with stitching, insets, and pearl buttons. Novelty tops include chantilly ruffles and velvet cuffs with beadwork.
An illustrated article describes a small gift card case crafted with a Japanese style pattern on a dull blue background. The outer edge is lined with dull gold tinsel and the interior features heavy white grosgrain silk and two compartments for visiting cards.
A dainty vanity case shown in several new silk shades including rose lavender violet blue absinth amber and tan. One side bears an oval mirror hung by a ribbon and a pocket for a powder puff. the case folds over and closes with a button or small silver clasp.
A column argues that true housekeeping rests on superior methods rather than equipment. It notes many labor saving devices ease work but praise belongs to those who maintain skill with their own hands and do not rely solely on machines. It warns that overdependence on appliances can erode traditional housekeeping knowledge.
Quaint QGHINA figures depict china ladies with powdered hair and pink cheeks in silk gowns. Each figure hides a sizable box for candies sewing materials or trinkets. Prices at $2.75. Some feature strumming guitars gazing in china mirrors or fanning themselves as charming Christmas presents.
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