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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
3
Fashion notes reveal a rise in tailored waists replacing loose blouses. Silk and linen shirtwaists with stiff fronts, leg-of-mutton sleeves, and ruffles appear with tailor suits. Crepe de chine and embroidered finishes, plaid silk, and white albatross wool waists highlight spring and summer wardrobes.
Paris fashion notes praise elaborate robes for the coming season with prominent yokes and Empire gauze scarves. Descriptions highlight silk pompadours, butterfly bows, and bold floral color mixes like blue roses and pink violets, emphasizing durable silks and cottons and intricate embroidery.
The passage describes creating decorative edges on linen paper with circular line patterns and scallop borders. It mentions using a soft pencil to guide the lines and reverse work on the opposite side, with attention to redening the outlining and sharpening the edge tips.
Southern women favor neckless gowns and elbow sleeves to beat heat. A witty Georgian recalls living below the collar line to stay cool, noting surplice necks in public as unfashionable and unrefined. For housewear and evenings, a well cut gown with a cooler neck and wrists feels less burdensome despite heat.
A brief guidance note discusses keeping fruit leftovers, noting berries spoil quickly in summer and recommending porcelain line vessels for storage. The text emphasizes practical handling of excess fruit and avoidance of unsuitable containers.
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