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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
3
A Washington Star fashion note outlines a tulip inspired dress using light cottons and sheer layers. It describes overskirts in pinks purples and fire colors over chiffons and silks, with options in Swiss flouncing and lace details for elegant, affordable styling.
The article describes net jackets edged with quillings and pinked lace, tumbled full net dresses, and a cherry accented washable look. It highlights a sleeveless coat, a crepe or chiffon jumper with a beaded pocketed peplum, and a Peggy blouse with long color cords shaping the waist.
Sports coats reach knee length with wide hems at the bottom. Many coats are finished by turning the hem up and catching it with groups of buttons.
Blazer stripes are highlighted as a feature of the new cottons and are effectively used for coat collars as well as for sports coats and suits.
A New York shop showcases summer corsets in chiffon three thicknesses boned with transparent reeds and backalite clasps. Designs include sports models with side lacing and elastic panels, high bust lines, and waist emphasis. Silk and taffeta versions match seasonal plaited petticoats and sheer evening wear with minimal under layers.
An appropriate gown for morning wear on hot forenoons, made of dotted voile with two frounces. The waist and tunic are in one, full length sleeves, a wide Dutch collar of white organdie, and a satin bow with two dangling streamers.
Illinois brief notes list Dr. Whipple elected president of the state dental association with a near unanimous ballot. Other officers include J. P. Letheringer secretary L. B. Torrence treasurer and George H. Henderson librarian. Chicago reports 25 000 to 20 000 workers idle in strikes over wages hours and recognition across multiple plants.
Across multiple Illinois towns the notes report fire damages in Na and Pesotum, a death by suicide in Clinton, and a decapitation in Pana. Other items include a marriage in Tamaroa, political shifts in Springfield with Flag Day, a university music teachers’ election in Peoria, and a suspected opium ring in Chicago.
London telephone exchange workers volunteer to ride bicycles and warn colleagues of incoming Zeppelins. About 420 women are on night duty with hundreds more can be mobilized. Ninety percent respond within half an hour of the alarm.
The ad touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as cures for rashes eczema pimples dandruff and sore hands promising immediate relief complete healing and permanent results with free samples by mail from Cuticura Department L Boston. A separate line notes an investigating committee for Alderman Jones that only "threw dust in the eyes" of the public.
Pediatric remedy claims to cure colds in 24 hours and ease fever headaches stomach troubles and worms. Advertises 28 years of use and a free sample from the Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York. available from all druggists at 25 cents.
A calm schoolteacher attended a refined reception and shook a man's hand thinking his face was familiar. The man, a waiter from the cafe where she has breakfast, blushed when she realized she could not recall his name.
Frank Flook of Lycoming Pennsylvania fished the Little Gap run and hooked a pheasant instead of a trout. The startled bird flushed from the stream and was snagged by the hook, then escaped into the woods with the injured wing. Authorities are not expected to be upset, as the mishap stemmed from the bird.
A New York widow reports using Postum to replace coffee and notes improved health and energy for herself and her husband. The advertisement promotes Postum Cereal and Instant Postum as tasty hot beverages, priced 15 to 50 cents, with a claim of a clear conscience when serving children.
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