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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
7
A fashionnote on the sash resurging as a prominent accessory this season. White frocks with blue or pink ribbons recall olden times while modern sashes are elaborate in georgette crepe foulards and satin. designers feature brocaded, straw, and waxed ribbons and wide ribbons in many colors to balance dresses.
A fashion note describes black tulle inserts and black lace trims on white organdie and gandie dresses. It highlights a printed foulard sash as the feature, with a sixteen inch wide ribbon sash replacing fabric by design. A georgette crepe dress uses printed georgette ribbon and a wired hoop for balance, suggesting combinations of plain and printed georgette as alternatives.
Capes attached to dresses now extend nearly to the bottom of the frock, replacing the shorter versions of months past. The longer capes suit practical street wear and add a new silhouette to outer garments.
A description notes that using diamond shaped plaids instead of squares yields a striking pattern shift. The text highlights the geometric change and its impact on the overall fabric or design impression.
The notice warns mothers not to use self made remedies for babies and stresses using remedies prepared for infants or prescribed by a physician. It claims Fletcher's Castoria has aided in reducing infant deaths for over thirty years and urges keeping it in the home.
A dog bites a candidate provoking local uproar. Voters express irony over politics and dog antics influencing opinions as tensions rise among residents. The incident underscores citizen distrust and campaign rhetoric in the neighborhood.
A school inspector visits a school and asks students to name one thing they can do better than anyone else. A boy volunteers that he can read the inspector's writing better than anyone else. The moment highlights individual talent and pride in unique skills.
A passenger realizes she left her switch of artificial curls at her berth and finds them pinned to the back of a seat when she returns to the dressing room. Fellow travelers amused by the sight as she retrieves the item.
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