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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1894
Page
7
A discussion on advertising ethics urges honesty and careful copy. It cautions against misleading ads and careless claims, arguing that reputable dealers who tell the truth build lasting value, while cheap shifts and grandiose language invite failure.
An article on empire style draping describes bed canopies, brass beds, and curtain treatments. It notes variations such as one or two poles, central canopies, and separate front swag and jabots with affordable fabrics like muslin and chintz, plus ribbon trims for elegance.
The article explains ribbons boosting inner and evening dresses for all ages. It notes 2 inch ribbons for garniture and prefers moire or satin. Collars and belts feature ribbon, with back ties meeting at the belt, while a continuous four-ribbon strand ends in a square bow at the skirt foot.
A clipped excerpt describes tomato and cucumber salad with onion, mayonnaise, and dressing on lettuce, plus plums in syrup, and discusses portable cozy corners that can be moved to suit mood. The tone mirrors a domestic tips column from a bygone era.
Advice for young men on courtship and marriage etiquette from the period, warning against false promises and oversweet words. It cautions about politics and religion alignment, finances, temper, and daily habits, with humorous notes on prudence and restraint.
A collage of jokes and quotations from early 20th century papers. It cites bearded ladies fairs, a mocked autopsy named after a patient, pocketbooks mistaken for swelling, fin de siecle powder puffs, and a publisher’s stingy stance on poetry, with a satirical London tone.
The piece notes a season of transition in dress with plain skirts, new long coats, and elaborate trims. It highlights color trends beige brown yellow blue and green, embroidered laces, and travel dresses in plain cuts. Also mentions fashionable bolero jackets, irish poplin hints, and a notable long coat design with a one piece front and split back.
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