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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
A new fine baby Irish insertion forms a latticed edge around the neck like a watch chain. Wee folds of net meet at the bust under a pleated net Sow with Irish lace and crocket tassels, creating a very narrow, half inch wide decorative tie for blouses and shirt waists.
The forecast shows blue in the lead despite long popularity. Greenish blues and bluish greens rise in fashion, with pea cock blues and light to deep shades noted as most attractive. Cloudy, grayish, slaty blues and lavender hints appear, Gobelin blues remain favored and old navy stays on the list.
The text describes coral in various decorative uses from a wing in flamingo tones to coral mounted lavellieres and coral hued masses of flowers. It highlights a spectrum from pale coral to deep geranium red in accessories and arrangements.
The report lists seasonable fabrics such as crepe de chine Ninon ra jahs meteors Liberty silks and tulle as key materials for elegant afternoon costumes. It notes that only the ultra smart versions are included in the selection.
Describes creating a striking waistcoat from embossed satin in bright green, pink, or blue. Use China silk or white muslin for back and under-arm pieces, cut long, and fasten single breasted with gilt buttons for a skeleton-shaped vest.
Fashion note describes new method for coat and skirt buttons with oversized buttons. Buttonholes now slant upward and the hole extends to touch the lower end of the button for a secure closure.
A description outlines a black satin shawl collar coat paired with a mauve turnback collar and an ecru organdie lining printed with orchids. The outfit complements a black net frock and is suitable for a church wedding.
A stylish jabot features a tucked linen strip with seven rose motifs. The left edge has broad Irish lace and large appliqued roses. the right shows double ruffies of pleated linen with fagoting a quarter inch from the edge, finished with a bow of Irish lace.
The season features a new style where sleeves align with the bodice color rather than the yoke. The sleeve fabric remains translucent and not identical to the waist material, but the color coordination creates a cohesive look across the garment.
The blouse is widely favored in cold weather attire as the silk waist and separate blouse trend fade. White or cream blouses remain a sturdy staple for many women, despite fashion shifts toward one piece ensembles.
A new collar concept features a straight neck band in fine cretonne with ruffles at top and bottom crafted from hemstitched handkerchief linen. The design combines light fabric and decorative linen to create a distinctive accessory.
The blouses are described as tiny soft mull garments worn with high waisted empires. They appear baby like, small and sheer, delicately crafted.
Describes stylish hats featuring grapes in silver and gold, vermilion, or frosted greens. Leaves harmonize with grape tones, creating a coordinated decorative theme across millinery.
The article notes styles in coats with seven eighths length and long square cutaway coats nearly knee length remaining in good fashion. It highlights the contrast between knee length and shorter short coats as current trends in outerwear.
Designers discuss a new dusky blue shade available in mousseline suede cloth and plumes, highlighting its broad fabric range and market appeal.
A new directoire skirt named the potato sack skirt features a straight cut with side seams and a square train at the back. Critics question walking practicality as it reaches across the knees and ankles, but it is expected to gain popularity for its novelty.
A new overwaist gown in black taffeta features a deep shirted girdle and crushed bretelles that attach to the girdle at the front with cut steel cabochons. The draped sash is caught at the back center and hangs with long straight ends.
A white sunflower with a yellow heart decorates many hats for the Grand Prix. The plain flower, once not aristocratic, shines among roses and mousseline, showing its charm in the stylish display.
The article notes pale blue crepe de chine pastel myrtle green chiffon voile pale mink brown marquisette pale tan chiffon broadcloth and embroidered transparent white voile as fashionable choices for dressy indoor gowns. It highlights color and fabric trends for formal wear.
Rose parasols with petals shaped like roses were used at a country barn dance. Old parasol frames can be repurposed and a girl can craft the rose covers. A thin green lawn serves as the foundation for the petals.
Cloth topped shoes appear in greater variety with light and white cloth uppers replacing checks and stripes. Uppers rise six to eight inches above the ankle, while the lower shoe features unstitched soft patent kid.
Nat Anderson of Greenwood recounts five years of kidney trouble starting with dull backache. He describes worsening symptoms, poor urine flow, and failing health until Dean's Kidney Pills provided relief. He reports restored strength and no ongoing kidney symptoms. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Harper's Weekly discusses the idea that advancing aeroplane flight could eventually reduce naval budgets. It notes officers’ belief that air power may lower need for battleships, while acknowledging such changes would take decades and depend on continued Wright aircraft progress.
A wife describes her husband’s rheumatic leg sores and years of ineffective treatments. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent for three weeks the sores dried, burning pain ceased, and he recovered in three months. Testimonial from Mrs. V. V. Albert dated July 21 1907. Italy leads in theatres and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething is 25c a bottle.
The tree crab or palm crab of the South Sea Islands is larger than a hermit crab and climbs coconut palms to pick fruit. Islanders tie grass around trunks to trap it, then smash it with stones, split its shell, and roast the meat between hot rocks.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as cure for deafness caused by catarrh in the Eustachian tube. States nine of ten cases from inflammation of mucous surfaces. Offers $100 for any deafness cure not achieved by the catarrh remedy. Includes pricing 75 cents for Hall's Pills. Toledo Ohio company contact and drugstore sales.
A revival service was held in Selston yesterday afternoon to reestablish a historic charity custom. Bread was distributed from a parish churchyard tombstone on Lammas or Loafmass day, as in former times, with a silver coin baked inside the loaves to increase value and interest.
Berlin launched a year round ice rink on September 1 making it the fourth permanent rink in Europe alongside venues in London Paris and Munich. N. Y. 45
A reflective fragment questions how many American women in lonely homes long for motherhood and the chance to utter those words, noting an organic derangement denies happiness and urging readers to learn that preparation for healthy maternity is achieved through use of
Mrs. Maggie Gilmer of West Union writes the remedy cured her run-down health and made her a mother. Mrs. Josephine Hall of Bardstown says the compound restored her to health and she is now a mother. The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard female remedy for displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and pains urging sick women to write for advice.
The passage instructs that in a short waisted outfit the belt should be all white, while a long waisted dress calls for a colored belt. It notes this as a style observation to be observed in morning linen wear.
A fashion note praises coral evening coats with a deep shade that yields handsome results needing little trimming. It suggests minimal adornment, often a scrap of cretonne and black satin straps, to avoid cheapening the luxurious color.
Delightful neckties of silk worsted feature Oriental embroidery with tiny jewels. Each tie is about nine or ten inches long and ends may be knotted or crossed and fastened with a fancy pin.
An extra heavy coarse white veil with a small square dot will top outfits in the early season. The veil is designed to cover the hat and be secured with a barette at the nape of the neck.
The article notes more gray and turquoise blue will appear together in outfits this season as popular color pairings. It highlights their frequent pairing in fashion trends and styling guidance for the forthcoming season.
Embroidery flouncings are extensively employed in the development of the high class and extremely ornate lingerie blouses.
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