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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
7
Paris styles showcase printed crepe outfits from simple green and gray frocks to a bold black crepe de chine gown. A front opening bodice with V neckline, antique silver ball buttons, and leather belt detail define the elegant, semi-tailored summer look. An innovative bias-cut gown features black crepe with white organdie edging and dramatic drapery gathered under a gold-embossed belt.
A humorous note on the abundance of necklaces and baubles filling shops for women’s dress. Beads range from crystal and semi precious to simple glass strings, likened to childhood button and marble games, as affluence guides some toward restrained fashion while others embrace the trend.
The Deauville scarf inspires multiple wearing styles from head kerchiefs to bandanna looks. Women show scarves as head wraps for outdoor wear on beaches tennis courts and highways. Variations include plaid scarves with green crepe borders and printed chiffons or crepes shaped into Indian turbans.
The article notes women favoring strings and chokers of fine stones for evening dress. The standout trend is oversized bends in necklaces, weighing like a chain of rocks, sometimes as large as robin eggs or prize china marbles, and worn by fashion leaders despite their heft.
The article notes the growing fad for imitation jewelry as hair ornaments for evening wear. Net ornaments studded with rhinestones pearls or colored stones decorate bands girdles and appliques. Rhinestone combs and wide bandeaux dominate the latest styles while antique Spanish ivory shells fade in popularity.
The piece notes widespread use of red in dresses and accessories, describing frocks in red crepe de chine and plain red scarfs. It highlights combinations, including white frocks paired with white scarfs and broad red bands, plus newer scarfs with contrasting borders.
Printed crepe de chine, crepe chiffon and light chiffon fabrics in flower and conventional patterns come in scarf length. Offered in fay colors on tinted grounds gray beige flesh blue green or white. They require only to be hemmed at the ends and promise a stylish scarf at a reasonable price.
A camel brushed wool mandarin coat features contrasting sleeves and back with a brown blanket stitch edging. It includes two pockets and offers a practical, stylish garment for all purposes.
Reflection on emeralds in fashion notes affordable imitation gems made into lozenge, pear, and square shapes. Set in heavy carved silver, bracelets, brooches, and earrings showcase stylish appeal.
The page lists a weekly menu with daily breakfast, dinner, and supper items from Sunday to Saturday. It includes recipes for Drop Doughnuts Bran Bread and Lemon Cheese Cakes with ingredient lists and preparation steps.
A compact guide lists fresh vegetable dishes and sauces. Recipes include a Russian Salad dressing, oil pickles with onions, a Spanish sauce with pimento puree, cucumber chowder from grated cucumbers, and Potato OBrien with a creamy cheese filling.
Lesson notes on John 2 13 22 emphasize Jesus attending Passover as Father’s house, cleansing the temple to remove mercantile pollution, and asserting authority with the sign of His death and resurrection. It urges reverence and care for God’s house and notes the enduring lesson for teachers and workers.
A Western Christian Advocate item notes lofty ideals and Toft references, contrasting high aims with humble imagery of trees. The short piece frames moral aspirations against simple natural scenes.
Norwalk Iowa resident Mrs C J Wenner Mark recounts recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Vegetable Wash. She describes swelling, pain, fatigue, and caring for four children while delivering 800 quarts of fruit and 600 glasses of jelly. She endorses the product for female troubles.
A Lowell quotation emphasizes luck as the willing handmaid of upright character and diligent pursuit of duty, highlighting the link between fortune and conscientious effort.
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