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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
3
In a bedtime tale Daddy recalls a ball hosted by starlings and robins. Birds arrive from many species for music and dancing, with the robins providing waltzes and jigs. Supper follows in moss cups, featuring worms as a favored treat.
Massachusetts state ornithologist Dr Edward Howe Forbush urges proper birdhouse building in Our Dumb Animals. He cites over 20,000 boxes set up locally, but many fail tenants due to cat, sparrow, and squirrel problems, advises small entrance holes and housing materials, and recommends timing openings after May 1 to attract native songbirds.
Net gowns and blouses draw attention with plain and embroidered net in a range of styles. Tunics feature applied flounces with white ribbon and chiffon roses, while shadow lace adds dressy touches to skirts and blouses. Frocks fasten at the back with snap closures for easy wear.
Footwear spending rises as women seek stylish feet and ankles. Slippers in various materials feature intricate strap arrangements for comfort and line. Spats remain smart, with lawn colored buttoned gaiters shaping street wear. Home craft options include plok entin slippers with silk lining and shadow lace, and satin ribbon run felt pairs.
Crocheted belts are returning to fashion with long ends and unique trims. Shops display alluring samples and colors, inviting women who crochet to craft pretty belts as gifts.
A middle aged Edmond Chase recounts a college prank at Jones College in Green dorms. He and Billy Fitzgerald dressed as girls to visit the astronomy observatory aided by Tom Rawlins. The ruse ends when Tom blurts out requests for Venus and is escorted out. The tale ends with a cryptic stance against coeducation.
Durable and elegant milan hats for little girls unfold in three trim styles using plain and figured ribbons silk tassels and flat bows. Ribbon is key with three methods shown including shirrings rosettes and buckram buckles demonstrating home millinery tactics for affordable, kid friendly designs.
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