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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
3
Mrs. Gifford Pinchot stood in for her ill husband during the Erie Crawford county tour as he pursued the U S Senate bid. She praised the courteous reception of voters and stressed there were no speeches, only explanations of the situation and the itinerary.
The piece describes shopping for new fabrics with vivid imagery. It highlights midnight blue tulle with Rhine tones, labrish effects, brocaded taffeta in French gray, and a variety of silks, chiffons, velvets, and charmeuses. It notes many colors and designs including tinsel brocades and unusual bowty effects.
The coming season favors long seal coats and furs in many forms. Hudson seal, near seal, Fitch trims, and monkey fur appear in coats, muffs, scarfs, and bands. Red, gray, black fox furs and dyed variants will be popular, with imitation fur fabrics offered as affordable options. A note on fur fabrics ends the piece.
The article contrasts hollow rubber ball production by hand labor with modern American methods. It notes that earlier balls required ammonia filling and a needle hole that could not seal, causing eventual deflation. New American balls lack a plug and heavy seam, use factory sewing and American felt, reducing needle use and dependence on Europe for supplies.
The writer argues photographs reveal more than smiles. Teeth express dignity, truth, and faith through their set and expression. A calm mouth signals literacy of character while excessive show conveys frivolity or emptiness.
The report notes evening gowns show veiled effects and black velvet outfits will be in fashion for afternoon wear. Military, rolling cape, Medici and hood collars appear, frocks feature ruffles, coats display odd seam cuts, blue remains a key color this season.
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