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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
14
The piece advises selecting gloves to harmonize with costumes, favoring white or pale shades. It recommends white glace kid for afternoon or evening wear, chamois for economy and maintenance, and gray or pale tan as acceptable alternatives, with cautions against dark colors and care tips for repairs.
An editorial stresses fresh air as essential to beauty and health. It argues ventilation, not cold, matters for sleeping rooms and suggests opening both sash positions to exchange stale air, with partial opening as an option and extra bed coverings for warmth.
Fashion notes discuss one piece evening gowns with draped upper sections and full knee flounces. Trends favor large single pieces, panel effects to slim the silhouette, and underpinnings as part of the dress. Brocade and old lace reuse inform new color harmonies, with trims like bands and buttons common.
Instruction by Margaret Mixter guides women in a five minute bedtime routine of simple arm stretches and a behind the back clap motion. Breathing should be through the nose with lips closed to aid relaxation, flexibility, circulation, and posture.
Advice on achieving soft white hands through simple care. Recommends creams or greases and wearing gloves, noting gloves as essential and affordable treatment. Suggests using a cast off pair of gloves from a family man for beauty purposes.
Margaret Mixter advises using vaseline as the most effective skin lubricant for hands exposed to hot water and strong soaps. She ranks vaseline above sweet almond oil and cold cream, notes two-step greasing after washing, and recommends night applications with almond oil and French chalk for softer, whiter skin.
A frugal, well dressed woman uses gimpe to repair worn jacket linings at the edge and wrists. She sews a flat trimming over frayed edges, creating a decorative finish that conceals damage and keeps the lining usable for several seasons.
To curb office boys leasing a firm at Beloit Wisconsin the firm fitted their push cart with devices that register trip distance and speed.
The article extols a white fox fur set for winter boasting a fluffy collar with white satin ribbon trim and a large muff featuring a natural fox head. It notes the fur enhances fairness while warning sallowness may be less flattering.
A fashion note highlights a velvet and ostrich neck collar as a chic fur substitute with black velvet bands, ruche and ostrich tips. It also praises silk ruffles by the yard for skirts and recommends a slim jersey top with silk ruffles for a durable, elegant petticoat alternative.
Police report a rise in street gambling among boys in New York with frequent police intervention. A recent incident saw an officer pursue several youths near a well known location, highlighting ongoing concerns about public safety and juvenile gambling.
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