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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
5
A health note explains safe steps to remove dust or a speck from the eye using a clean toothpick and cotton, with methods for upper lid management and cautions against forcing or digging. It warns about infection and permanent sight damage if injuries are neglected.
The piece argues that public health needs a strong personality to engage readers, praising Maj. Gen. William Gorgas as a model. It lauds the Gorgas Memorial Institute led by Calvin Coolidge as a promising effort to mobilize popular support for health protection.
A New York correspondent notes spring outfits favor ensembles and tailored coats. Coats are usually long with straight backs, many two or three piece suits, and features like notch collars belts and inverted plaits. Plaits and wrap fronts define the new tailored styles for women.
A combination of kasha in neutral tones and printed silks in colorful designs is extensively featured for dresses and ensemble suits.
A concise tour explains fabric name origins from Thomas Blanket to jeans and tweed, noting shawl from floor term sala and bandanna from bind or tie. It covers foulard, panne velvet, pique, chenille, and other fabrics with brief etymologies and uses.
Fashion notes declare pink the favorite color with tones from pale apple blossom to deep Al pine sunset. A dainty dance frock features pale pink ribbon on a wide skirt with silver accents and dark blue contrast, while another uses layered pink to fuchsia tulle with silver lace and pink satin underlayer.
Fashion commentary notes jersey fabrics gaining prominence in outerwear and dresses. It details blended woven and knitted textures with kasha, plaid, striped funnels, ribbed silks, and leather. The two piece Chanel inspired dress leverages knitted wear with careful front fullness and cravat collar. Sleeveless styles grow in importance with matching ensembles.
A noted milliner champions a large erin capeline hat for blond heads. The hat features a wide downturned brim in rose cycamene tint with a matching ribbon trim and a ribbon bow at the crown side.
The article highlights spring hats featuring gold embroidery with lattice inlays of paste or semi precious stones. The round, close fitting turbans emphasize ornate bejeweled designs as a fashionable accessory.
Tiny boudoir pillows crafted from taffet fabric feature linen tape bindings. The tape forms conventional and symmetrical patterns, adding charming color and decorative appeal.
A discussion contrasts Mahoney and Sutton on the idea of making good. Mahoney is seen as lazy and self centered, while Sutton is praised for steadiness, a stable home, a decent salary, and the town’s respect. The narrator concludes Sutton is making good.
A narrator recalls a brotherhood of practical foresight from a family past. The old hope chest holds linen and mementos while tales of grandfathers optimism and resilient habits teach lessons about preparation, marriage, and facing trouble with resourceful paths.
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