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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
2
The season favors tans and browns with undressed leather for spring and summer wear. Dark gray, purple, and blue appear among novelties, while dull black calf remains preferred by high-end customers. High Cuban heels and narrow toes dominate, wing tips trend, and buckles embellish summer shoes. Small hats in various shapes lead, pressed shapes prevail but marine materials rise in use. Quality merchandise remains the guiding slogan.
A supplier outlines spring fabrics and garment details. It notes tailored suits, silk and cotton dresses, and various woven and printed silks. Oriental hand woven silks, rough weaves, and laces such as Soutache and Filets are highlighted with price ranges and retail prospects.
Fabrics for spring tailor made garments dominate the market with zerge taffeta batiste and panama in demand. Serge rises to novelty status while blue serge shortages loom. Soft silk worsted lansdowns and twills gain favor. broadcloth and light weights remain essential. Mohair sales up 25 percent. bordered materials expand. Stripes lead this season with shadow stripes and two tone novelty designs. A square mesh net joins sheer fabrics keeping voiles popular, while black voices rise in affordable lines.
A fashion report notes butterfly style, or Japanese sleeve, will appeal in spring but may remain a novelty. Tailored suits dominate outlook with rational design, cutaway lines, striped fabrics, and enhanced collar and cuff detailing. Sleeve lengths vary from full to three quarter and short, adapting to warmer weather.
The H T Sewing club met with Mrs. Max Baer, Duplicate Whiat club hosted by Mrs. Louis Hunziker, and many others held teas, card parties, and dances. Mrs. Selkirk and grandson Selkirk Norton plan a southern California visit. Miss Frances Fits Gerald’s class staged a surprise party for her. A farewell banquet honors Carl Cooley before his move to Portland. A Pendleton Business college dance and a Spokane wedding are noted events with multiple hosts and attendees.
The Thursday Afternoon Club, led by Mrs. M. J. Lane, will present a Maine themed program on January 14 at the Schmidt Building with selections from Maine authors, readings from Longfellow, and topics like Statesmen of Maine and Scientists of Maine. The Current Literature Club will follow on Friday January 17 with a program on Places I Have Seen led by Mrs. T. Geer and Mrs. A. J. McAllister.
An advertisement extols Catarrh Cure as a internal treatment that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces, urging readers to send for testimonials from P. J. Ghney Co of Toledo Ohio. It touts a blend of tonics and blood purifiers as a “perfect combination” for curing catarrh and constipation relief with Pills for constipation mentioned.
Uncle Sam promotes peace while the public doubts selling competent clothing at fair prices. The message claims only the best goods and right prices for gentlemen’s wear, urging a visit to the prosperity store for purchases.
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