First U S Congress and Washington's Inauguration
A century and a half ago four score men from every state rode to New York to open the first Congress and inaugurate George Washington. The article recalls the crafting of the Constitution, early battles over tariffs and debt, and the birth of a trusted fiscal system and a national bank, underlining patriotism, strife, and achievement.
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Spring bridal fashion favors color and lace over white
Cherie Nichola s outlines a modern wedding attire trend with color keyed gowns and matching or tonal bridesmaids, featuring sheer fabrics like marquisette and nets. Lace remains favored and headpieces range from simple to elaborate, with prechoosen adviser services ensuring proper veiling.
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Western Newspaper Union
Plaids Dominate Leading Couture Coats and Jackets
Fashion notes from Paris expose plaid wool as key in topcoats and jackets. Creed introduces a multicolor plaid coat with unusual pockets while Rose Valois sailor suit aligns with the chic plaid look. A Creed jacket ensemble pairs a multicolored jacket with a blue pleated skirt and red silk blouse.
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Couturier
Paris
Creed
Rose Valois
Victorian Hair-Dos Bring New Bonnets
Revival of Victorian hair dos spawns a bonnet trend featuring open cabriolet styles with taffeta ribbons, matching gloves, small cap shapes tied under the chin, embroidered borders, coal-scuttle bonnets, and fine straw or white pique materials.
Gypsy Dress Sets Spring Pageantry in Fashion
Stripes and plaids in taffeta silk crepe printed linens thin wools glamorous cottons sell fast as yards for full at the hem skirts. Skirts gathered at the waist flare into peasant style. Blouses complete the look and tell a story of charm and romance in the spring fashion pageantry.
Beige Suits Get Bold with Vivid Color Accents
Paris dressmakers favor beige suits intensified by bright colors. They mix red splashes, bold prints, or pink pastels in blouses hats gloves and accessories. Some ensembles pair beige jackets with brown or black skirts plus a standout third color blouse.
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Paris
Effective Trim For An Evening Dress Embellished With Lace
A tailor’s note highlights inserting white lace appliques studded with rhinestones at sparing intervals as the most effective way to trim an evening dress.
FEIPS to Gardeners Changing Methods
Gardeners have shifted from letting vegetables grow as large as possible to harvesting earlier for better quality. Walter H. Nixon notes maturity affects taste, with crops like tomatoes needing full ripeness while others stay tender at half grown. Regular, frequent plantings and continuous harvests extend eating quality over a long season. Flower seeds are rarely saved due to cross pollination producing inferior offspring.
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Walter H. Nixon
Sun Controls Tides Across South Pacific Islands
Collier's reports that in places like Tahiti the sun’s tidal influence rivals the moon’s, causing tides to rise and fall at similar hours and eliminating the typical 50 minute daily delay seen elsewhere.
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South Pacific
Tahiti
Collier’s
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