21 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
1
New York gown blends tea and dinner wear in one versatile outfit. Three types include chiffon georgette, velvet, and velvet over chiffon, with color-blocked ensembles like jade-green and Chinese red that balance becomingness with practicality.
A collection combines Catherine C Jenney’s life philosophy with several recipes. It includes a chocolate marshmallow cream roll, rhubarb and raisin pie, and asparagus with buttered crumbs, each detailing ingredients and steps.
The piece describes two gowns: a ten-dinner gown for an older woman that looks dignified and a younger woman in black chiffon velvet with long straight lines and no trimming. The description emphasizes color harmony and restrained elegance.
The article traces filet lace fashion from elaborate table scarves to luncheon arrangements, noting heavy Italian filet lace as a current trend. It explains imitation by heavy thread, mentions white and cream shades, and highlights Old English eyelet work for neckwear and fine crocheted edges on napkins and towels.
Lavender bags are simple to make from scraps of silk or ribbon. A fragment of narrow ribbon or crewel silk and a few cents of lavender fill several bags. Tiny embroidery adds a personal distinctive touch to this dainty accessory.
The longest lasting vogue centers on six fabrics: serge black cloth crepe de chine taffeta chiffon and lure. Serge dominates daytime frocks with simple lines and sleeve trimming while black cloth offers a smart daytime option. Crepe de chine remains strong promising continued popularity into spring and summer. Taffeta rules evening wear with vivid colors and gowns echoing 1830s silhouettes such as a black taffeta gown with silver lace and a gray crepe de chine reception dress features embroidery and gray squirrel trim.
The text argues that a single color or shade is best for street costumes because the human figure appears small outdoors and multiple colors would be unsuitable.
Practical advice to reuse leftover griddle cake batter by making muffins or brown bread. Includes steam-baked loaf guidance with cans, and a coconut meringue recipe requiring stiff whites, sugar, rice flour, and shredded coconut baked until browned.
A breezy epigram on the pleasures of a quiet home. The allure of a spotless bathroom and the promise of whiteness with Red Cross Ball Bine cloth care are noted, ending with a retail price of five cents.
A Terre Haute girl nicknamed half past four and her mother discuss riding a tricycle near the Union hospital. Mary Ellen vows to push the bike past the hospital so sick children inside can rest instead of watching others ride.
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for babies and adults, praising Cuticura Soap for hot baths and Ointment for irritated skin. It recommends Cuticura Talcum and Dusting Powder as part of the routine, noting the trio as indispensable.
A truck trailer tested by a car firm for the Post Office was found unusable by the traffic superintendent. The driver’s written report described mechanical and safety problems including gas exposure and backing difficulties. The trailer was not accepted after Washington review.
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