Paris Fashion Notes: Princess Costumes In Brown And Nile Green
Describes Paris gowns with chocolate brown diagonal cheviot and Nile green silk. Details include one piece blouse with Japanese sleeves, plastron, aquaro yoko of tucked tulle, brown satin straps, gold passementerie, lace collar, green satin cravat, and a hip yoke skirt. Second gown features shirred corsage, draped fronts, satin trim, black satin bands, tulle waistcoat, lace chemisette, deep cuffs, flounced skirt, and tasselled ends from the girdle.
Aprons rise as decorative wardrobe staple in fashion
The piece traces a trend back to old styles as aprons move from mere utility to decorative fashion. It notes damask fabrics, embroidery, and ensembles pairing aprons with chafing dishes, suggesting many women may collect or wear decorative aprons as a stylish wardrobe item.
New Ruff Adds Lace Plaiting To Directoire Coats
The era of tight plaited ruffs ends with a new fashion of three to six inch close wired filet net lace inserted into coats. Worn on directoire plates without collars, the lace ruff is basted around the neck and down the front and fastens at a flat button for a striking effect.
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Scarfs for Girls: Sew A Silk Cashmere Collection
Girls who sew neatly can profit by making scarfs two to four yards long to match school and shopping outfits. Use silk cashmere in shades, cut into lengths, with crosswise ribbon, blind-stitched hems, and rolled or feather stitched edges. Black silk scarfs with bright or pastel embroidery and satin ribbon appliques create the prettiest, youthful looks.
Fur trim adds value to cloth gowns with reused pieces
Fashion note describes turning odd furs into fur trimmed cloth suits. A dull ecru broadcloth ensemble gains a four inch brown fur band on the skirt, waistcoat fringe, and satin revers. An oversized ecru satin hat with an Aleutian bow completes the look.
Reindeer Coats Feature Smart Furrier Style
Furriers unveil long reindeer coats noted as handsome and smart. They fasten with metal buttons and brocade in a fawn shade. Suitable for automobile, street, and afternoon affairs worn over stylish blouse suits.
Storing Winter Wardrobe Guide From 1940s Home Advice
A housewife should ensure all starch is washed from white clothes before winter storage. Clothes should be rough dried and, if possible, protected by sheets of dark blue paper to guard against yellowing and damage.
Corn or oats feed for work horses at Ohio station
An Ohio agricultural experiment begun in 1907 compares corn and oats for six mature Percheron geldings over 48 weeks. Results suggest corn is a valuable, cost effective feed for work horses, with no clear evidence that exclusive corn or oats is superior to mixed rations.
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Grand Jury Ends Session After Harry Ainsworth Case
A grand jury deliberates theft cases as a worried mother arrives with news of her son Harry Ainsworth. She believes he was wrongly accused of stealing a razor, while another youth, Frank Bowers, is tied to a purse theft. The foreman adjourns until morning and the mother plans to stay to hope for Harry's release.
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Alfalfa and Beet Pork From Colorado Attracts Attention
The finest pork ever seen came from Colorado and was made from alfalfa and sugar beets, highlighting an unusual feeding method.
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Births at Bronx Zoo Boost World Record Habs
New York City's Bronx Zoological Garden reports a record number of births adding to its global lead in animal proliferation. The zoo highlights ongoing newborns increasing its renowned collection and status among major institutions.
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