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Newspaper
Kansas City Sun
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
2
A New York fashion writer notes delicate organza frocks look frosted and best simple. The piece discusses fabrics, color effects, and the appeal of subtle tints for summer wear, praising understated elegance over heavy embellishment.
Delicate white Volle gown described with numerous satin tiers accompanied by a legnorn hat featuring a pink crown and flowing pink and blue rib bone details. The piece highlights refined summer fashion with coordinated millinery.
The New York State College of Agriculture recommends methods to restore dull garments by pressing wool with a power cloth, applying a pressing cloth until wear fades. Alternatives include using crinoline or cotton pressing cloths, drying and rewetting the cloth to rub the iron quickly, which removes slime and restores fabric appearance.
A damaged OCR passage describes silkworms or moths used for silk production, noting Japanese origin and seasonal growth. It mentions threads or envelopes, a long development period, and a transformation into larvae and pupae, with references to chemical or biological processes and industrial contexts.
Fragmentary report describes skirt widths and threading for sewing and trimming in laundry and real estate settings. Mentions belts, tops, pockets, and decorative details, with scattered terms suggesting garment production notes.
An unclear passage notes a shift from linen to Indian Head material and mentions a duty for the trade. The fragment hints at a sequence of changes and a focus on the due or tariff context, with limited readable proper nouns or dates. The text remains fragmentary but suggests a trade adjustment in a historical setting.
The readable portion discusses mediation and brushing the chat view to remove shine. It mentions Will and attempts to describe removing excess glare or brightness. No clear events or named entities establish a full news item.
Dealers predict a rare Wiltshire season with skirts mainly gaberdine and ricotine, plus a new mu cerii fabric. Satin look favored, though cotton dominates modern styles. trend promises a repeat of past silhouettes.
A fragment describes a meire ribbon used in a garment called elorom. It notes a wide vertical brim, a crown edge with a series of Atthe loupe, and a plain, tight attachment to the ribbon. The text reads as an aggressive, technical description of decorative trimming.
A description notes a row of black velvet fabric for a bonnet with a directoire poke and an attenuated visor effect. The text emphasizes the era dress details and fabric texture.
The article notes the long blouse remains a key garment with designers blending originality in its design. It highlights sheer cotton voile fabrics, new kerchief style whites and colors, and three-quarter sleeves. American designers increasingly adapt French trends, moving toward Americanized styles while acknowledging Paris as a trendsetter.
A description of a sweater design featuring filet wool work. The body uses plain stitch with ribbing at the waist, while the lower section is crocheted in filet pattern with an ornate design. Shoulder pieces are inset to blend with the lower section.
Fashion notes describe two distinct frocks for evening wear, one Week and White georgette crepe gown with embroidery and silk cord, the other a fall gown with tunic and a rich fabric, highlighting fluttering chiffons and figured velvets. Emphasis on feminine style, color choices, and seasonal appeal.
Late summer hats favor cool looks with minimal trimming. Styles include white crepe georgette bands, organdie tops, and braided crowns in crepe, cretonne, or bitiste. Tapestry hats with cretonne fronts and braid edging offer color and practicality, though restrained by velvet bands at the crown.
A fashion note highlights the draped line used on several new skirts and gowns. Short full tunics appear on many evening gowns, presenting a cohesive trend across the collection.
Soutache braiding features prominently on the season's afternoon frocks. The decorative cords typically match georgette fabrics, with black braid appearing on dark blue ensembles for contrast.
Women flock to purchase untrimmed hats amid a spring trimming wave as sellers report many customers choosing to finish their own hat decorations. The trend reflects a widespread push for personalized millinery amid available trimming materials.
A reader suggests making sailor suits with a well fitting under waist and back buttons plus a collar band for secure placement. He notes bibs of Va are needed and recommends a practical, steady design.
A guide explains restoring shrunken stockings by wetting in warm water and drying over old shoes to regain size when lacking a wooden stocking stretcher.
Barbara faces a tangled set of affairs after her father Tom Curis dies leaving a weak estate and heavy debts. Allan grapples with debts, guardianship, and Barbara vow to protect her orphaned future while hinting at a cautious engagement amid family tensions and wealth concerns.
The editor of Scientific American interviews an inventor who averages a new device weekly. His creations span a propeller dustless ash filler a novel game and hundreds more. He argues inventions come from accident or study and must be improved beyond perceived perfection including violins shoes and other everyday items.
The article traces button origins from handwork to a two piece button using cloth, noting early improvements and the spread of button making. It highlights the United States pearl button industry using Mississippi shell sources and the rapid growth of the field in the last twenty years.
Fragmentary entry cites James Buchanan as fifteenth president born in Stoney Batter Pennsylvania and outlines conflicting dates and events including his nomination by Democrats, inauguration in 1857, Civil War era concerns, and Confederate organization in Montgomery Alabama, ending with an unclear death note.
A concise editorial argues every person is born a potential success and remains one until they oppose nature's laws. It condemns excuses like lack of time money or opportunity as shameful and contrary to virtue, warning they foster a community of failures.
An amused record from a Chicago Tribune wedding report describes the bride’s heel catching in her register as she approached the altar. The groom waited at the chancel door while the bride struggled, eventually kneeling to free her pump before proceeding.
A fragmented note suggests studies in Europe weigh ivy benefits for walls and moisture handling. It mentions ivy growth on stone walls and how its moisture dynamics may influence long term stability and health of the structures.
The piece portrays an ironic rallying of spirit from a columnist who notes enemies sharpen a live man's resolve. It asserts if you are alive you can struggle against the current, while a dead body offers no resistance, ending with a blessing for one's adversaries.
Primary and intermediate lesson discussion on prayer focusing on motive humility and persistence. Highlights include Jesus model prayer, proper attitude and spirit, and contrasts between the Pharisee and the publican. Emphasizes private prayer, fellowship with God, and persistent prayer through life.
A philosophical reflection extols living earnestly for what is right and good. It asserts that immense universal forces align with noble aims, suggesting no real chance of failure or disaster when one pursues virtuous goals with faith in God and human effort. The text emphasizes patience and the shared effort of countless generations guiding personal endeavors.
This fragment discusses leavening the world through Christianity and references Jesuits, but lacks a complete event, person, place, or date to form a factual news card. It reads like editorial prose rather than reportable content suitable for a headline and summary.
A fragment notes that committing the second sin is easier than the first and harder to repent of than the first, referencing the role of Benjamin and a general moral comparison about sin and repentance.
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