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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
3
The musings show discarded reformist fuss and conversations about loyalty along with digressions on duty and deceit. Pieces touch on a debate over trust in public figures, a preacher’s faithful stance, and a fatherly return to poetry and education amid domestic strife. The tone hints at late 19th or early 20th century public discourse.
A preacher reflects on the biblical lesson of the rich young man who asked Jesus how to enter the kingdom. He was near yet not inside, warned against delaying repentance, and urged readers to seize the final step toward salvation before it is too late. The piece emphasizes conscience, love of God, and the danger of almost being saved.
An article details a very latest model pillow with down filling and a silk slip. The round pillow measures 20 inches in circumference and uses silk strips to form a decorative front and back. Instructions cover strip widths, shirring, color contrasts, and potential home sewing options.
A plain smart suit for youth features a straight silhoute type skirt and full yet straight lines. The jacket shows three button groups with a shorter waist and a belt in vivid military red with suede collar accents. Accessories include a blue straw hat with red trimming and optional checkerboard ribbons.
The feature highlights Miss Nell Craig wearing a chic spring gown with a silk and taffeta mix, a tailored collar, and velvet ribbon girdles. It notes the bold “cartwheel” hat, simple bodice with crepe de chine underlayer, and overall modern style approved by Julia Bottomley. The piece also recalls the era of hoop skirts introduced by Joseph Thomas and their dramatic, ballooning silhouette.
The article notes bridal fashion trends with miniskirt concepts rejected for full gowns. Goldenrod satin and lace trim dominate, bodices often embroidered, and trains are removable for dancing, then reattached for formal display. It also reflects on writer’s obsession with style as a defining personal trait.
Lillian Young notes in the Washington Star on pillow fashions. A narrow frill with bright covers and dung lace doilies with chiffon rosebuds create rich looks. Favorite pillow shapes include round, egg, oblong, with the square design dated out. A miniature bolster replica is popular, and baby carriage pillows are slightly oblong for fit.
A description of a six pointed rectangular lunch cloth on display notes its daisies center with French knots and satin stitch petals. It details the stitched stems, outlines around scalloped points, and six tumbler doilies between points each with a floral spray and crescent of French knots.
The article advises instructing a seamstress to add a detachable fine net or silk lining under blouses and frocks to protect outer fabrics from sweat and fading. Lining should be loosely shaped with elbow length sleeves and attached at neck and shoulders for easy laundry removal. Two linings per waist improve fabric preservation.
Fashion notes for spring feature Blege and greenish khaki colors and silhouettes with a gradu al flare from the shoulder downward. Plaid skirts, cut in points, chiffon or silk blouses, and soft crepe meteor frocks are described with large crown sailor hats and silk emphasis. Turkish petticoats and many gore skirts appear, with military trim on some outfits. Flounces in two and three layers and color bands on knee-depth seams complete the look.
A description of wired lace sleeves in dancing costumes. The tiny ruffie is about three inches wide, full and standing around the lower edge, gathered into armholes above a small puff of chiffon or tulle.
The latest handkerchiefs feature chiffon with white or colored cords, narrow outlinings, and rolled hems. Crepe de chine options come in dainty colors with self or contrasting borders, worn with party dresses. Madeira embroidery in colors or white, blue pink lavender green, includes tiny scallops and flower sprigs in corners, with shops showing colored centers and polka dot patterns.
A period note describes dainty chemisettes made of net with fine lace hemstitching and small collars, worn with honee frocks and formal gowns. It also mentions the English soldier's coat resembling the Norfolk jacket as part of a spring display.
A 17 year missionary notes Chinese viewpoints differ from American norms. A preacher ejects a thief from a church. the missionary questions if liars would be punished similarly, highlighting cultural contrasts and ethics across borders.
A mother seeks good university housing for her son in a great city. A landlady offers a second-floor room at reduced rates because a neighboring woman plays the piano constantly. The mother replies her son is deaf, so the landlady raises the price to full.
Men’s silk four in hand neckties available at the Arcade in Cleveland. Prices shown as five dollars per item with stock limited. Customer is urged to visit the shop to view aisles of neckwear and place orders in person.
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