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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
3
A fashion note outlines two winter hats for a young girl and for street wear sharing the season’s trends. It details black velvet picture hats with blue faille trimming and pink rose accents, plus a tailored taupe crowned hat with a metal ornament. The piece notes continued vigor for soft crowned tams, military inspired helmet brims, and a shift toward medium to large hat silhouettes with navy and burgundy tones.
Describes a canary colored cape coat laid over a strip of paper inside a box lid, fixed at the upper edge with a free edge to flip over. The lid covers the box lower part along the sides, with a silk cushioned wadding pad inside for the watch. The HU table display shows the box tilted with the watch visible.
A handy watch stand described as a box shaped about three by three bodies with a separate lid. Cover with silk or small patterned chintz, turning edges under and securing with stitches. The lower part uses a deeper silk strip to wrap edges, ensuring a neat fit around all four sides.
A new line of Palm Beach sports clothes targets southern fashion with coordinated skirts, blouses, hats, shore bags, and pillows. The line features daring designs, striped platts, crepe de chine blouses with satin panels, mother of pearl buttons, and matching shore accessories. The China-inspired turbans and straw cabochons add seasonal flair for summer seashore wear.
Novelty pillow idea uses silk pieces two yards square or large circle. Gather edge with thread, insert filer, draw tight, conceal opening with two silk tabs weighted by tassels. Velvet option works well and a monogram adds value.
French silk and velvet corsages reappear in slimmer mini boxes with ribbons at the sides. The flowers show a change as the heart of each box holds a ting vanity case with its fittings.
Shoppers note striking winter models with daring patterns. Evening gowns feature elaborate Chinese embroidery, while veils display tiny animals and plants, from bees and spiders to sparse motifs. The overall tone suggests strong originality for the season.
A new fashion feature is dress belts circling the waist with oblong central ornaments in a contrasting color. The center space often bears a scroll design in beads floss or metal threads and is accented by buttons and passementerie touches.
In the garden of the boudoir a reader is shown how to make refined accessories to match lingerie. The article describes slippers with pink satin, lambs wool soles, lace, rosettes, and ribbon details, all designed to harmonize with a negligee and suit various colors. It emphasizes ease of制作 and appeal to housebound elegance.
Vogue notes the season favors dyed and treated fur finishes over raw hair, with rabbit masquerading as varied furs, long-haired varieties dyed to resemble new kinds, and even squirrel dyed to imitate chinchilla or other exotic furs. the piece playfully warns that familiar animals may be mistaken for rarer pelts.
Etiquette guidance notes amethyst as the sole gemstone permitted in mourning wear, distinguishing it from other gems. The rule reflects tradition stressing sobriety and restraint in jewelry during grief periods.
General Carranza issues a decree abolishing bullfighting as the national sport to elevate culture and moral standards. The measure denounces bullfights as dangerous to men and cruel to beasts while noting misery to the poor who skip necessities for entertainment.
The article highlights a Montana petrified forest similar in size to Arizona’s famous sites. It emphasizes that Montana’s trees have been transformed into opal rather than agate, producing a distinctive and beautiful ornamental stone.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a general tonic with quinine and iron. Claims to act on the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Priced at 50 cents.
A humorous exchange shows the husband begins with "My Precious Treasure" in a love letter. the wife replies by echoing the phrase but ends with a practical line asking for $100, highlighting a playful sting in a domestic quip.
Red Cross Ball Blue is advertised as a pure blueing that makes clothes whiter than snow and not adulterated. The ad promises better cleaning results and urges shoppers to buy it at all good grocers for the next washday.
A brief exchange shows TJ pressed to explain rising costs while Mr Groweher replies he is too busy hustling the price to account for it. The dialogue highlights the tension between consumer concerns and business pressures amid inflation.
A small town wedding marks the transition of a bride from single status to marriage as she becomes Mrs Blank. Friends and families gather to wish happiness and celebrate the new union in a brief ceremony.
A report describes grafters penetrating a secure area deemed off limits to burglars, highlighting their audacity and the unusual risk they take in exploiting the vulnerability. Local authorities investigate the incident and assess the potential impact on nearby properties.
An advertisement urges households to combat rising prices by cutting costly meat dishes and adopting Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti. It touts these as affordable, nutritious options and invites readers to request a free Skinner Mfg. Co. cook book from Omaha, Nebraska.
An old farmer argues the terrier is still a puppy, while the magistrate notes the dog is past puppyhood. The clerk presses for age, the farmer cannot date it, and the bench fines the man for lacking a pet license. The farmer retorts that the tale has always worked before.
The villagers express concern that the younger generation prefers marriage to soldiers returning from service. Female residents claim the girls no longer want the regular soldiers sent away, while men note engagement rumors with Texas girls. The exchange hints at social shifts and defender expectations amid wartime rumors.
A central American hummingbird is identified as the smallest known bird, reportedly about the size of a blue-bottle fly. The note highlights its minuteness compared with other species and underscores its remarkable diminutive proportions.
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