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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
2
A Belgian war baby appears on the doorstep of Robert Driggs and Mary the servant in Brook ton. The infant’s presence softens the bachelor and spurs a budding friendship with Mrs. Denslow the widow. Mary proposes a plan to marry and use the baby as a bridge to lasting happiness for all.
Fashion notes from 1915 discuss frills returning as a dominant feature in blouses and accessories. The two-in-one collar blends comfort with style, with colored linens and organdies reappearing. Lace, frills, and color notes dominate, as retailers forecast adoption when country markets reopen.
A fashion note describes cautious color expansion on tennis outfits with gray shoes and stockings replacing white, pale gray hats and ties, and delicate gray and white combinations delivering a cool, charming look. Flowered crepons are also noted as a vogue, adding variety while preserving a restrained tone.
Government scientists find that arsenic tree sprays for gypsy moth control do not necessarily kill birds. The lack of birds in sprayed areas is due to reduced insect food, forcing birds to seek sustenance elsewhere.
The article notes a coming shift in tennis dress with wider skirts and brighter fabrics such as cotton poplin flowered voile and ecrepon. New materials and soft piques gain popularity as color becomes more accepted in tennis attire.
A dainty fern holder for ceiling suspension is described. A circular wood disk with three holes holds fine copper wires twisted into a hanging loop. The wood is faced with dark green silk, edges bordered with old gold silk, gathered center with a gold tassel, and finished with braided green silk and brass nails.
The article discusses the growing challenge of choosing a suitable separate coat to wear over morning, afternoon, or evening dress. It notes limited budgets and the need for a versatile garment that remains appropriate throughout the day.
Mrs. S. T. Hurley of Eldon Missouri says after two years of displacement inflammation and nerve trouble she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and gained strength daily. The letter promotes the remedy for women's ailments including bearing down feelings backache indigestion and nervous prostration.
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