New Year's Eve Snow Adventure Sparks Two Hearts
Winifred and Gregory endure a blizzard journey from Byers Corners to Windyheath meeting Miss Smiths home with a telephone outage. In the rustic warmth they confess love, while Winifred reveals she is engaged to Madison Forbes, though Gregory declares his own feelings.
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Adan
Pomfredt Green
Winifred
Delmars
Gregory Ramsdell
Globe
Europe
Connecticut Hilik
Gregory Vial
Rolf
Denver
Bey
Annabelle Smith
Windyheath
Gregory
Smith Place
Miss Smith
Ira
Tie
Deltann
Anne
Mae
Greg
Madison Forbes
Sud Fda
New lingerie dress with parasol for Southbound travelers
A white lingerie dress and parasol suit travelers heading south, with a pointed tunic skirt showing five underskirt flounces edged in vallice. Needlework embroidery outlines a lace-edged border on bodice and tunic, a net foundation, long sleeves, and a lace edged cape collar with a net girdle.
Jitney Members Blame Scrimop Blessing for Church Finances
Readers claim financial trouble stems from jittery churchgoers who deem the scrimop blessing only worth a nickel, signaling broader concerns about value and stewardship within congregations.
Packing in Paper Bags for Travel
Instructions from a prior era advise saving heavy paper envelopes used by the aes to deliver veils ribbons and lace. Label envelopes for stockings gloves handkerchiefs and similar items to keep them ready and easily found on a trip.
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Aes
New Silks Offer Unusual Pussy Willow Tassels
For women seeking distinctive silk for gowns or a unique coat lining these pussy-willow taffetas are ideal. The designs are queer and orientally delightful with delightful colorings. At 40 inches wide they cut to advantage for garments.
Hats for Sport Wear Inspire Weatherproof Fashion Trends
A fashion note describes three sports hats designed for travel and varying climates. One uses black patent leather with a red rose protected by celluloid, another features white satin with embroidered silk designs, and a third in Tokyo crepe with velvet trim and straw buttons. Serge frocks remain popular in navy with princess lines and terra cotta georgette details.
Blue and Gray Chenille Embroidered Night Dress
Gray chenille embroidery stands out on midnight blue charmeuse, presenting a fetching take on the blue and gray fashion trend. The item highlights refined texture and a classic color pairing.
Winter fashion notes from Paris and New York styles
Winter modes emphasize long slender lines from Paris with new trims and fur sets. Evening gowns captivate with dramatic trains and undress look. dong fur capes return, collars contrast fur in long coats, and hem bands trend deep. A New York Herald quote notes bold color contrasts in a cherry dress.
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Paris
New York Herald
Party Frock for a Girl
Describes a simple, elegant dress for a young girl’s dance. White China silk and net with white satin ribbon trim. Plain silk waist and short full silk skirt beneath the coarse net with puffed sleeves and multiple ribbon bands. Two small silk fruit embellishments add a touch of color.
Dress for a Girl Navy Serge School Dress
A practical navy serge school dress features a box-plait design on both sides and back. The fullness is drawn in by a material band fastened with a metal hook, braid trims the garment. Materials: two and three fourths yards of 46 inch wide fabric and about six yards of braid.
Useful And Dainty Cushion From Holland Or Linen
Simple cushion project uses grey linen or holland with a single rose in pink satin stitch. Craft a calico bag stuffed with vegetable down or feathers, embroider the linen before assembly, finish with cord edges and optional tassels. The result is decorative yet durable for daily use.
Easily Made Traveling Bag From Pink Linen
An 11 inch square of pink linen can be transformed into a travel bag. Bind with white taupe, fold one side to one third, and add five pockets for items like toothpaste toothbrush and powder. Edges are overhanded, pockets arranged as three narrow and two wide with specific placements. Finish by tying tape around a glass case in the opposite side.
Fur Trimmed Sets For Winter Wear
The New York Sun notes fur trimmed Angora wool pieces made into neckpieces muff and hats for sports and street wear. Velvet silk and fine cloth join with fur to create winter accessories. Fur hats with velvet metal lace brims and mole skin models with ostrich tips are featured, including the beret in fur and bold brimmed styles.
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New York Sun
Leather Returns as Trim and Accessory Fashion
Leather reappears in limited quantities as dress trimming and accessories. A blue serge coat features a collar, gauntlet cuffs, and wide belt in black patent leather. A second blue serge frock uses maroon feather applique with soutache outlines. Skating coats in leather appear in various finishes for winter.
Bits of Real Lace Embellish Blouse Trims
Embroidery uses metal threads and real lace such as genise bruges and clung for trim. Belts sashes and apron string girdles girdle low or regular waistlines. Clasp buckles of unusual beauty in translucent composition and rich color clasp the belts.
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Izola Forrester
Winifreal
Pyers
Boston
Windsheath
Alice
Providence
Willimantic
Byers’ Corners
Neain
Nein
Adiflers
Isle of Pines
Canada
Tokyo
Holland
Linen
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