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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
11
The article notes summer fashion favors feminine afternoon gowns with silk and georgette fabrics, featuring slim waists and delicate detailing. It highlights two contrasting outfits, one black and white georgette crepe with satin, embroidery, and a silk waist cord, the other a tunic overgarment with a sash and ribbon ends, plus a preference for figured fabrics in dainty, unpretentious styles.
The article surveys late summer sport hats and related styles with emphasis on cool looks for August weather. It highlights toothed horn shapes, organdie and georgette confections, crepe bands, and tapestry hats of cretonne. Draped lines appear in new skirts and short full tunics trend for evening gowns.
A genteel kitchen column offers practical dessert and snack ideas and simple meals. Recipes include Velvet Lemon Sherbet and Beaten Biscuit, plus banana with raspberry jam, light salads, and easy sandwiches. The piece stresses frugal, comforting fare for Sunday meals and everyday dining.
The article notes about one million Indians work in silk production. It explains domestication of mulberry silkworms, cocoon spinning, and rearing methods. Tasar silk comes from China and Japan, Muga from Asia, and Eri silk from castor oil plants. Eri silk is valued for being spun without killing the pupae, matching some Hindu dietary restrictions.
An ad claims granulated eyelids inflamed eyes and sites are relieved overnight by Roman Eye Balsam. A single trial allegedly proves its merit. The piece includes quirky dialogue from Mrs. Crosstots about her husband John and concerns about bolshivings and spreading fire.
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