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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
9
The article surveys home wear types including kimonos, tea frocks, and breakfast robes, framing them as distinct categories for fall use. It highlights European fashion arrivals, hand embroidered Czech blouse styles, and the trend toward blistered cottons and matelasse fabrics in intimate garments.
French flannel and regulation silks appear in new coats and breakfast frocks. Corduroy coats feature front openings bloused backs and tasselled belts with roomy square sleeves and pockets. Crepe de chine garments show drapery fur trim and ribbon lattice blouse designs with French handwork and color variety.
State board of control cites unit-by-unit requests showing larger appropriations for new buildings and higher salaries across all normal schools. Sam Houston Huntsville seeks 461 192 first year with dormitory and library funds. School for the Deaf and Blind also request sizable boosts.
Richmond Texas Fort Bend County reduces its 1922 tax rate to 65 cents per hundred, two cents lower than 1921. The state tax remains 75 cents, up 13 cents from the prior year.
News from Lockhart Texas reports an oil excitement near Prairie Lea on the San Marcos River 14 miles west of Lockhart drawing crowds to see possible further developments and assess chances.
The Humble Oil and Refining Company reports its No 1 Hooks Spell well in Hull Texas flowed 1 000 barrels of clean oil from 3 300 feet on Wednesday confirming a productive strike in the Hull field.
A Mobile educator Miss Violet Robinson dines with Mrs Clarver and her family. A chaotic meal unfolds as Mr Clarver hoards food and the mother pounds the table with a fork handle, declaring manners irrelevant and eating essential. The scene highlights social tensions and cultural prejudices reflected in the family dynamics.
Topeka doctor attends two year old who fell from a second story window and finds no injuries. He gives a penny to stop crying and returns home to hear Johnny has swallowed the penny but survives. The note ends with a Cicero quote on labor and sorrow.
Eleanor Franklin Egan, adviser on the disarmament conferences, called a brilliant talker and writer, remarking that woman’s lot has changed since her Far East trip in 1904. A Chicago Journal anecdote is included about suburban life and a child’s memory of a fire.
A witty remark contrasts a swimmer’s strong water performance with a quip about her off-water conduct. The line hints at a gendered joke about public perception of athletic prowess and persona.
The New York financier criticizes the one piece maillot worn by a beachgoer at Coronado. He remarks that such attire hides a rapt expression, highlighting his view on modern girls and fashion. The piece closes with a reflection on neglected duties.
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