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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
3
Practical guide offering affordable homemade gift ideas for all ages. Readily crafted sachets, pin cushions, shoe bags, trunk covers, beaded slippers, aprons, bags, and baby items. Tips cover simple materials, college colors, and festive wrapping for a thoughtful holiday touch.
A fashion sketch describes a two tone winter costume blending plain velvet and corduroy velvet. The burgundy ensemble features a Russian blouse style coat with wide seal trimmed cuffs and a satin sash, paired with a plain burgundy velvet skirt.
Advice from Woman's World on caring for swollen veins and enlarged knuckles. Recommendations include using breaching cream, holding arms up to relieve congestion, avoiding heavy lifting, and washing precautions with hot water and strong soaps. Daily warm olive oil soak suggested to soften hands over weeks.
The article notes fashions change fast and girls no longer hold large trousseaus. It urges quality in remaining items such as linen and emphasizes simple hand embroidered letters for marking. Brides often contribute their needlework, with three inch letters used on towels.
Lillian Young notes in the Washington Star that dark furs pair better with greens and reds, while blue and brown shades suit lighter furs. The choice aims for a pleasing overall contrast and refined appearance.
Paris women embrace eccentric slip-on shoes paired with tailored suits in mohair or worsted. White kid slippers with gun-metal gray suede trim and cut steel buttons lead the autumn trend at the races. Flesh-colored stockings enhance the look as suede and patent slippers pair with dark skirted outfits in theaters and restaurants.
Grace Margaret Gould of the Woman's Home Companion notes that eight years ago a silk dress required 13 1 2 yards of 32 inch material, while today the same amount would yield two costumes and a blouse, highlighting declining fabric needs amid rising living costs.
The writer suggests a clever method to store a morning corset by attaching a cretenne pocket inside a closet door. Cut cretenne four inches longer than the corset, fold under an inch, tack along the door edge with brass tacks two inches apart, and roll the corset inside for neat, accessible storage.
In evening attire touches of fur are used to add texture while avoiding other contrast. Embroideries of gold or steel, diamond, jet or jewels may serve as decoration when paired with restrained contrast.
A white net neckpiece spreads wide to shoulders and waist, folding into large revers and Medici frill points. It complements simple blouses dresses or suits, giving a proper stylish finish for the day’s neckwear trend.
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