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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
6
A 1900s style survey describes oversized hatpins and vase like holders for safe storage beside the dressing table. Filigree silver and enamel trays, crystal pin boxes, and partitioned trays promise organized, decorative solutions. A household shower gift features iron waxers in gingham cases filled with bayberries.
The text discusses how women seek a safe place to store pins when not in use, noting that hatpins and other accessories are kept out of hats and stays after removing them, reflecting a habit of keeping accessories secure rather than discarded.
A silver haired woman should avoid wearing black as it dulls the luster and risks a greenish tint. White can also deaden silver tones. Silver remains the most flattering choice with turquoise blue shades enhancing the effect. For daytime wear, silver bows or fillets work. for evening, choose a large silver flower or silver foliage accessories for distinction.
As warm weather arrives heavy black dotted veils retreat for thin white versions. Many new veils feature white haired squares formed by heavy threads. Others sport black dots and some show a tiny black selvedge.
From a Paris Letter to the American Register, fashion notes in London describe a dispute between delicate lace guimpes and net guimpes. The trend features frock colors carried up to the chin with a matching net guimpe, while many women demand the white guimpe for practicality and wearability despite a fashion edict.
Physicians say sleep is more refreshing in a dark room so use dark green Holland shades for easy adjustment. Start children early with darkness, and a brief 15 minute walk boosts a tired worker’s head and heart, making her more effective.
The Illinois Breevities column reports David Anderson, once sentenced to hang for the murder of Chicago officer Michael Callaghan, has won a life prison term from the state board of pardons citing his youth and his disbarred attorney. Other brief items note Judge McEwen criticizing appointed lawyers, a man fined for borrowing a horse, Petersburg’s large revival with 6575 conversions, a dog and owner killed by the same revolver, and various local incidents across Illinois towns.
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