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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
7
The article discusses street costume fabrics taffeta serge and linen as suitable choices. It describes a pocketlike blouse over a white net guimpe and notes how color harmony and careful selection elevate a woman's appearance, despite the challenges of ready made fashions.
A fashion description outlines a long tunic blouse with a belted waist and embroidered peplum. It features raglan sleeves with circular cuffs, a deep turned-back collar, and a diagonally cut front. It suggests thin silk underskirt with fabric paneling and narrow soutache braid for linen versions.
The article advises blue shades to brighten sallow skin and cautions against grays and undecided colors. It splits guidance by hair color, praising bright colors for black hair and sallow complexions while suggesting blues cerise pinky maize and scarlet for light brown hair, with white avoided and pastels avoided for blondes and brunettes.
The article argues crinoline fashion is demode as life modernizes with motors and rails. It notes the picturesque outdoorsy look yielding to practicality, while home attire retains aesthetic flair. It recalls old world headgear revived in updated forms such as a Panama hat with satin band and quill and a low crown sailor hat.
A Paris designer Cora Harlan crafts a chic straw skull cap featuring shadow checked taffeta vertical bands and a brim adorned with two horsehair brushes set in ornate cups.
Describes how black braid with a fur fringe and fur collar or braid banding enhances coat frocks. Notes frocks would look very good with these trim combinations and emphasizes the attractive effect of braid and fur pairing.
When the top is stuck a trick works by placing the top between the door and jamb and pulling the door back. This grip holds the top tightly so you can unscrew it without difficulty.
Republicans regain control of Illinois Supreme Court with Warren W. Duncan defeating Albert Watson Carter and William M. Farmer winning reelection. Several Republican and holdover Democrats fill circuits across the state, shifting the bench to four Republicans and three Democrats.
Lifeless body of Mrs. Matthew Gardner of Forrest found after a buggy runaway near Forrest. Rev. H. A. Denton notified of doctor of divinity degree from Eugene Divinity School. Theodore Levy and Esther Kummer wed as Levy leaves Jewish rabbinate to marry. Charles T. Wallace, famed diver, dies from blood poisoning tied to bathing suit. Post office robbery at Irving with safe blown. Danville man Tony Blugis tied to Rev Louis Patment case death. Peoria hit by second heaviest rain in 33 years causing crop damage and transport disruption. Chicago to host 11th annual Advertising Clubs of the World convention drawing 10 000 delegates from U S and Canada.
John Creamer a 62 year old Danville pioneer attempted to vote before collapsing. He rose from a sick bed walked to the polling place asked a judge how to mark his ballot then died at the spot. The incident highlights civic duty amid a quiet election day.
A discourse on homemaking from Youth's Companion argues a home's atmosphere defines it more than wealth or items. It credits women with shaping that aura through care joy pride and daily labor, noting hospitality extends to family guests and the broader community. The closing line compares fire bells and church bells in calling men from sleep.
A woman's stomach troubles are cured by Grape-Nuts after a long struggle with heartburn gas and weight loss. She reports rapid digestion relief weight gain from 98 to 116 pounds and renewed strength enabling daily activities. Pontum Co Battle Creek Mich promotes The Road to Wellville and a free letter offer.
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