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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
3
A persuasive piece arguing against overdressing young children. It condemns mothers who dress kids in lavish finery, warns of teaching vanity, and urges simple rompers for babies, comfortable heelless shoes, and roomy footwear as children grow, with guidance on age appropriate heel height.
The article touts a record variety of American made cotton and silk fabrics for spring. It highlights cotton voile embroideries silk mulls and novelty weaves, plus fashion notes on waists coats dresses and coifs with Psyche knots making a comeback. It emphasizes practicality and style for American women.
The article describes diverse coiffure trends for the year, noting no single style dominates. It praises wearability suited to individual looks, warns against eccentric bobtail styles, and touts a high pompadour as the rival fashion, with emphasis on flattering lines and clean outlines.
The article notes bold flowing veils returning with ribbons and contrasting colors. It highlights parasol veils with velvet dots, old time vanity veils with mouth coverage, and fine mesh patterns. It mentions all black veils leading, black and white combos, covert cloth dresses, and practical reasons for loose draping.
Practical household hints for curtains securing with washers, umbrella storage to protect jars, and dusting after firebox chores. Advice covers extinguishing kerosene fires, flour as fire suppressant, pot lid knobs for covers, and quilting patterns from alleycloth designs.
Advice on keeping silk or velvet hats tidy by reusing pin holes. Place pins where comfortable and reuse the same holes to prevent worn edges and a shabby appearance. A simple method to maintain neatness and extend hat life.
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