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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
7
Woman's Page surveys high necklines, velvet dog collars, and veil care. It notes the desirability of rounded necks for many women, suggests waistback blouses for suit wear, and promotes velvet throat straps with faux jewels. Advice covers veils and dress touches to avoid irritation and wear.
A Daily News contributor argues veils may harm eyesight and skin, while a West End representative defends them. The debate centers on safety, practicality, and fashion, with opinions split on whether veils protect vanity or threaten health.
Paris fashion notes describe renewed tight skirts for British and American buyers with modern waistlines and narrow cuts. Dazzling velour gowns in gold and silver embroidery, silk trousers under lace overskirts, and white kid coats highlight spring summer displays by designers including Masquet and Molyneux, with Grecian drapery and pannier details evident in evening wear.
A long fragment discusses a politician crediting support networks including a sister who read papers daily to inform employers. It notes demands on workers and the rise of comprehensive news reading as essential for understanding world affairs. It mentions recruitment for a well educated young woman to read newspapers for a business.
A discussion on the need for reliable regular supply of cutting notices in professional work. Emphasizes practical knowledge, mental alertness, endurance, and methodical attitude for women entering business fields. Argues sustained training comes from experience and that wholesale provision of press cuttings will become standard in major firms, with demand rising as opportunities expand.
A late era household column offers practical advice on cleaning with hot vinegar on window glass, repairing gloves with plaster or muslin, restoring black grape ink, rehydrating dried gum, and making Jersey wonders batter. It also includes laundry tips, flavoring meats, and general kitchen guidance with imperfect OCR but clear core actions and outcomes.
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