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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
13
These hats for spring wear suit the average woman, avoiding extremes yet looking smart. They are twisted at angles flattering a round face and decorated with plumes, feathers, ribbons, and harmonious accents. The designs work well for afternoon or street wear.
A fashion piece advises simple hair styles for young women this season. It promotes long waves drawn loosely into a top knot, avoiding false hair and elaborate models while keeping a waved front and face framing sections for a neat youthful look.
The article extols meticulous daily hair care stressing brushing braiding and thorough drying after washing. It praises sun exposure as beneficial and warns against drying on damp days or with direct heat. Friction and sunlight are highlighted as key. a superstition about saingeing during a new moon is noted but not explained.
A Mary Ef Hood piece emphasizes strict feeding schedules for children, noting that even small hour variations can affect digestion. It warns against lengthy meals and suggests keeping younger infants on two hour routines, with careful nap and meal alignment, especially during visits.
The article praises cheerfulness as a vital asset for girls, noting it attracts friends, sustains them in tough times, and inspires courage. It compares cheerful individuals to light, saying happiness radiates outward unconsciously and draws others, while troubles are common to all and laughing through them is essential.
The article explains selecting fine quality pique, shaping with careful shoulder fit and minimal waist fullness, and recommends slanting the bottom edge of the waist pattern to create a flattering blouse front. It notes this technique avoids bulk and a strained bust line, endorsing a French tailoring method.
Margaret Mixter discusses methods to remove superfluous hair at home and evaluates electrolysis as a cure. She notes external treatments only remove hair shafts, risk regrowth from roots, and stresses finding a reliable operator for electrolysis. She offers caution about irritants and outlines old time remedies and peroxide use.
Cotton fabrics gain ground against pricier textiles as American prints foulard and pongee suitings rival silks in color and pattern. The frugal woman can achieve smart runabout dresses, with matching parasol in the latest eight-point star shape covered in cretonne and grass cloth from Madeira.
The article describes burning split ends as a professional method to stimulate hair growth without harming the scalp. It cautions against frequent use, suggesting interval of up to three months, and notes a theory that a child's hair should not exceed six inches to ease nourishment from the scalp.
Wedding favors feature orange blossoms as central motifs with heart shaped cake boxes satin lids and a single blossom pull. Bride books in white satin list couple names and ceremony date while a separate page notes guests. A white satin calendar favor with gold and ivy leaf pair hangs by a green cord.
Emma Paddock Telford describes garden themed storytelling games and a flower name letter puzzle for a luncheon. She suggests roles for guests to imitate advertisements such as Phoebe Snow and Danderine, with silent poses and a prize for the longest continuous narrative.
In a small budget wedding, prefer a home ceremony over a church as it can be cheery and picturesque. Arrange a long room with the couple at one end or a square room with a corner setup, place two large palms as a focal point, lay a rug for the clergyman and couple, and allow space for the parents to greet the bride. Refreshments are informal in the dining room and guests depart after eating unless invited to stay for the departure. ROSANNA SCHUYLER
Raffia items remain popular with crafters copying designs. Belts, wooden parasol handles, raffia shopping bags lined with silk, and woven table mats are showcased. Baskets in various shapes emerge as raffia crafts advance, reflecting growing fashion interest and imitator activity.
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