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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
7
In a World War I era anecdote printed in The Atlantic Monthly a German captain prisoner after a raid is teased by a sergeant over the code of never surrender. The sergeant humorously or plausibly notes items of equipment and teases a quick shot to save honor, but the German declines the offer and shows no interest in surrender.
Eight Kansas State Agricultural College students at Manhattan organized a corporation named The Perfect Bakery. Their bakery produces bread small cakes and cookies with a specialty in doughnuts supporting the students’ expenses.
A New Jersey man invents a frame with end grooves to insert fly paper and a wood strip to hold it taut. The frame accommodates length variations with three lower grooves and can be placed anywhere. It also doubles as an embroidery frame or a cloth and paper stretcher.
A London Tit-Bits anecdote reports a crime where a victim says a foot pad held up the person with a revolver around one o'clock. The victim fixed the exact time by noting the church clock’s hands matched his own.
A terse editorial urges readers to avoid overreaching in pursuit of wealth and comfort, advising a conservative approach to opportunity and risk. The tone suggests caution toward ambitious plans and emphasizes steadier, measured progress.
Lon A Guthrie, a Muncie lawyer and former mayor, is chosen to prosecute the $100,000 damage suit by Gene Williams against city officials including Judge William A. McClellan and Sheriff Thomas Hiatt. Williams alleges arrest and imprisonment on a whisky ring accusation prompted by prohibition officer Leonard Ellis, without a warrant.
Readers glimpse a diverse range of collars and cuffs to transform any frock. Lace edging, eyelet embroidery, and delicate organdie create dainty vestee styles. Vestees evolve into sleeveless blouses, pairing neatly with suits for light, smart attire.
Fashion notes present reefer coats for girls six to ten in boyish lines. Younger children are shown in colors and styles echoing adult wear, and young girls generally approve of the smart look.
Silk tan sport blouses lead this season with pongee and striped fabrics. Linen and silk white and tan stripes pair with plain gathered skirts. Wool cashmere sport suits in natural beige trend with quilted beige thread accents and navy silk linings. Swisses from Switzerland influence textiles with navy blue and white dot patterns. Handkerchief linen frocks in pale tones feature subtle embroidery.
Fads and fancies note schases command unusually high prices this spring as shoppers report steep costs and heightened demand.
A summer fashion item described as an unusual sports suit in silk floss and wool with candy stripes. It features odd colors and a detachable cape to match, expected to be worn at resorts this season.
A navy blue straw hat with a taffeta rolled brim and raffia flower decorations is described as a chic late spring accessory. The piece pairs with tricotine salt attire and blends green orange rose and blue flowers with yellow wooden bead centers. The model highlights a narrow brim and net or silk hair braid, designed to charm and conceal the eyes.
Satin wraps with large fur collars are described as fashionable even in summer. The text notes brillant hue quilts in varied patterns including floral outlines, not limited to traditional squares and diamonds. Metal-thread stitching and thick padded embroidery motifs are highlighted as decorative techniques.
Washable curtains should be folded and left through soaking and washing. Soak first in cold water to avoid setting grime. Change the water often and use plenty of soap. After dirt fades, use warm water then hot to finish.
Nearly all new veils are richly bordered with handwork and sometimes gain a face effect. Chenille hems and jet bead borders weigh veils and add novelty. Matching the veil to the hat is easy now and enhances the overall look as veils in contrast colors are less distinctive.
In these matchless days the tea apron returns to favor. A pretty apron uses three fourths of a yard of handkerchief linen with a deep yoke of hand crocheted filet, tied by pink satin strings. The crochet pocket matches the yoke and finishes with a picot edge, while the apron edges carry the same hand picot trim.
Fashion authorities in Paris issue a new rule directing hair to be brushed up from the forehead. The edict signals a shift in styling, influencing salons and street wear across the capital.
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