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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
3
A versatile hat design shown in braids, pressed hats and Panamas serves as a daily wear style. It suits floral or feather trims, stiff ribbons, and upstanding bows, with veils for travel or driving. The broad sash and velvet rose enhance all-around wear while offering eye protection.
The article describes new cotton fabrics with colored embroidered trimming and reports gowns in rich gold brocades. It notes green tones, especially dark Venetian green, and afternoon dresses in crepe de chine and crepon gauze. Silk lace trimmed dresses and mouseline draped satin toilets are favored.
The description outlines table decoration using candles matched to the color scheme. If a delabrum is used, it sits at the table center. with two or more, placement is at the ends. Single candlesticks are placed at intervals along the table sides and corners.
A woman weighs visiting card styles and etiquette at a city shop. She learns Mrs Murray-Lothrop favors full names, Mrs Rutledge-Harmon wants three names, and initials fall out of fashion. The clerk notes block letters are neater. The husband’s cards follow suit with Mr and full address, plus decisions on club name and payment.
Undecorated initials in script or block form become smart marks for handkerchiefs. Fine white linens feature Armenian lace edges and Longfellow style initials with elaborate decoration. One corner motifs start near the edge and move toward the center. One-side embroidered mouchoir grows in popularity among fashion buyers.
The sketch shows a cushion usable in circular or oval form. Build a sized base, join two fabric circles on a band, and cover the top with pale pink glaze and a floral embroidery of four white daisies and green leaves. Sides drape in pale pink silk with pink and white cord edging. Oval size given: four by two and a half by one and a half inches. Circular size: three and a half inches diameter by one and a half inches high.
A spring blouse features a shallow yoke with a low collar and long sleeves. Made of crepe de chine in a rich blue shade, it pairs with a blue silk and wool lansdowne traveling costume.
Bath gowns for babies are crafted by crippled children and offered at three dollars. They are sturdy, attractive, and sensible, made from white Turkish toweling with blue embroidery on the collars and cuffs of fine pique.
Governor Edward F. Dunne and officials toured the Illinois flood region from Cairo to Shawneetown aboard the steamer Illinois. The party, including Gen. Frank Dickson and Col. B. E. Crawford, surveyed levees and discussed relief efforts as they traveled along the river.
Governor Dunne seeks Waterman return over a forged 16800 check. Douglas centennial tributes draw top state figures. Brotherhood chief comments on wage board ruling with a 10 to 12 percent raise. Hunting accidents raise Illinois toll. Missing youths in DuQuoin traced to Decatur. Elks prep for Rock Island convention June 3-5. Initiatives hearings delayed due to Douglas celebration. Major fires wipe out Avery stable and Berry poultry house. Hoopeston neighbors question Fortner sanity amid gasoline engine hobby. Evelyn A See begins prison term for Absolute Life cult case amid assertions of innocence.
Auburn New York and St Cloud Minnesota women describe long nervous pains and fatigue eased after four months use of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. They report improved appetite sleep and health and recommend the remedy to others.
Five year old George had never seen roller skates before. He watches his seven year old playmate Nancy glide along the asphalt street on a train of steel rollers and rushes to tell his mother in evident excitement.
A hurried farewell between a woman and a young man leads to a playful misstatement about missing the car. The scene contrasts naive romance with practical humor as the escort contemplates offering himself as a stand in, then withdraws.
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