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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
5
A Paris fashion emphasis on lace and tulle returns to bridal wear. Paris designers revive real lace in wedding gowns while tulle dominates veils and gowns, with Egyptian and Greek motifs appearing in outfits. Bridesmaids debut vivid tafetta dresses with embroidery and multiple colors.
The article notes that despite high prices, home made trim buttons remain effective and affordable. It suggests black satin buttons with beads or stitched designs, cloth buttons with stencils, and French knot buttons as stylish options. Small silk buttons filled with cotton can decorate fronts of georgette or crepe de chine blouses, especially in varied colors.
The article advises favoring fine sheer cotton for undergarments due to cost and quality concerns with silks and crepe. It notes washable satin can be weighed, but still may be inferior. Plain tailored garments offer daintiness through workmanship and handwork. It also discusses spring hats with under brim stick-out, plain crowns, and under brim embroidered leather with colored straw threading.
Sir Oliver Lodge warned that spiritualistic descriptions of the afterlife are surd while recounting a Sunday school tale. A boy asked if he could leave his body behind, and the teacher explained the good versus naughty divide, prompting the boy to remark he would be thin there.
William J Linton of Ketchikan Alaska says Ketchikan is a place with low moving costs You could build a shack near by fish in streams catch dover and more and live off the land trading fish for bread meat furniture or maple sugar while staying comfortably happy.
A dialogue hints at a changed look after a visit to a beauty doctor. The line about a rabbit's foot in the pocket suggests superstition for peace of mind, yet it cannot provide real support.
A brief overheard exchange at St Augustine suggests Mrs Hifly-Do and Mrs Owens admire a new gown while her husband frets with concern. The remark notes Mrs Owens radiant appearance and the husband’s evident worry.
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