Flower-Pot Shape Hats Trend in 1917 Millinery
The Paris fashion note highlights flower-pot filodele hats with narrow brims and very high crowns, created by Caroline Rebour. Lacquer-red Japanese straw and silver gray ribbons form a chic, simple look, with variants in black or blue straw and pink or cream linings. Lengths of picot ribbon accent hats.
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Wash and care for summer frocks and silk blouses
The article offers home washing tips for colored summer frocks and silk blouses. Salt in rinse preserves color, brown holland fabrics look better washed in plain water, bran wash used for dresses, cold rinses, hot iron on the wrong side, and careful handling for silk to avoid yellowing.
Pocketed bloomers enter fashion amid wartime dress shifts
The article notes pocketed bloomers as a new feminine garb influenced by women entering industrial fields. Paired with khaki skirts and Norfolk jackets, they suit camp wear and country biking. Styles range from satin to cotton and dimity, with color coordinated lingerie sets.
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War Department
Supper Set for Little Ones Delights Young Diners
A charming supper set for children features a crash cloth with black buttonhole edging and cross stitched animal motifs. Includes a bib and two napkins with corner cross stitches to protect his plate and keep meal times tidy.
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Tommy Tucker
Hair Net Fitting Tips From A Hairdresser
A hairnet is adjusted lightly over hair with ends pinned to the front sides. The net should stand out initially then be eased into shape with invisible pins and a final hatpin pull to restore the original form. Do not pull the hairstyle too tight. Hairpins should be used generously.
How to Transfer Embroidery Designs Efficiently
How to transfer embroidery designs across materials using the window pane method. Place paper and fabric against glass and trace with a sharp pencil. If only part of the design is provided, flip the paper to trace the remaining half. Use carbon paper between fabric and newspaper if available to leave a lasting impression.
Suit Weighs Ten Ounces For Summer Comfort
A navy blue ten ounce pussy-willow suit with white silk stitchings is described as lightweight durable and comfortable for summer wear. It is designed for sport use and pairs with an unusually shaped hat featuring a broad brim.
Milea of Stitching on New Coats Intricate Silk Work
Milae showcases miles of silk stitching on fresh coats. The gold colored beige garment features a flaring hem, belt gathers, and large square patches with rows of silk stitched edges. Apple green thread highlights seams and cuffs with a matched lining.
Old Glory and the Question Who Gave the Flag its Name
A Riley Whitcomb verse on Old Glory speaks of patriotism and the flag’s origin. The poem recalls the banner’s symbolism and the public desire to know who christened the nation’s emblem while honoring veterans and sacrifice.
Sword presentation and tribute to Old Glory during Indiana’s 1993 ceremony
Mr Riley read an inspiring poem on February 23 1993 as Indiana presented a sword to Admiral Taylor who commanded the battleship Indiana in the Santiago engagement. The poet praised the flag Stars and Stripes acknowledging its enduring symbolism and the brave defenders who go to sea with pride.
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Santiago
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Seenrer Heights
Bourne
Seven in ancient Rome and other oddities of history
A scattered recall of archaic claims and curiosities, noting seven of various things from ancient Rome to court officers. It mentions seven ships in Asia and seven principal officers, with tangential notes on Elephants and daily oil usage at U. S. light stations.
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Propriety in a Musical Comedy Chorus Drama
A flirtatious exchange centers on a model young man promising a chorus will look properly glad in the show. He notes the producer demands propriety and refuses bare legs, warning that chorus girls must wear tights or be unable to work.
A Crack Shot
A sharp exchange unfolds between a frugal landlady and a pale young man as she defends serving hearty meals to her boarders and he praises her meat as the most substantial thing he has known outside a feather dispensary.
Turning of the Worm Letter Exchange Mystery
A fragmentary exchange between Mrs Enpeck and Enpeck reveals a dirty love letter found during cleaning. The correspondence shows bold, teasing lines about preferring torment with the speaker over bliss alone, hinting at a troubled relationship.
Vote Buying Claim Circulated in Reform Debates
A partisan exchange notes a claim that votes could be bought for 108 in a discussion on women suffrage. The piece frames the debate between reform advocates and opponents, highlighting a controversial assertion about vote-buying costs.
Defective Vision Two Sides in Human Thought
The poem notes a paradox where a majority of people cling to a single viewpoint. It suggests that perception is split along two sides of belief, with two thirds stuck observing only one angle.
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Not Much Progress Aims for a Lesson in Fortune
A reflective piece notes a youth left to self reliance, now a self made millionaire. It credits grit and thrift as the pathways to wealth while questioning the role of luck versus effort. The tone mixes admiration with caution about overpraising hardship.
A Fellow Feeling on Politics and War
A fellow notes that politics bores many, including the unpatriotic citizen. He suggests that officials fear repeated cycles of election campaigns and the need to campaign for re-election.
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Citi
Upkeep Plans Amid Auto Talk in Silent Exchange
Anxious exchanges reveal plans to save money for sustaining an automobile. A person gauges costs to persuade a friend that buying a car is beyond reach, highlighting shared financial concerns and practical calculations.
No Place for Idlers in Summer Farm Story
Farmer Corntassel declares there will be no jobs for idle help as summer boarders are unwelcome. He predicts limited food to spare for those who lounge in hammocks or stall at the perch telling riddles.
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Farmer Corntassel
Fortunate Man and the Hobo Bargain
A fragmentary exchange shows a hobo asking a passerby for pennies to help a homeless man. The speaker questions the man’s lack of a home while toying with the idea of generous nightly shelter in a puzzling, ironic dialogue.
Friendly Interest Letter Sparks Chirography Talk
A quirky exchange notes improving handwriting as a figure named Dubwaite shares a letter. The other party responds with interest and asks what he is tabling for kr, hinting at upcoming plans or proposals without specifics.
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