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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
7
The article explains girlish graduation frock styles from sheer lingerie to simple linens, emphasizing practicality and durability. It compares materials like fine cotton maran isette voile linen lawns lace net and chiffon, noting linen endures rubbing while cotton marquisettes and voiles launder easily. It highlights the balance between style and wearability for modest wardrobes.
A detailed sewing pattern describes a pretty nightdress case in pale pink satin lined with white silk. It features white dog rose embroidery, matching silk cord ties, and swans down flannelette for substance. The front opens a third, with loops at corners for the ribbon closure.
The Dry Goods Economist notes little truly new in hats with marine hats returning to favor. Maline drapes, brim extensions, ruffles, and large wired bows appear, Chantilly lace hats gain prominence, and lace on wire foundations looks tailored. Quills remain popular in white and black designs.
Flounced skirts appear on many tule models in shops though the flounces remain slim and do not alter the slender silhouette. A blue and white striped dimity frock features three flounces for a appealing detail.
The article describes a renaissance of separate collars for coats, favored by younger women. Collars appear in square and rounded cuts, often with long ruching, and some resemble modified fichus. They are practical for collarless blouses, protecting the waist and softening the coat’s hard line.
The article notes sleeve drapery as a graceful fashion for evening gowns with a flowing line of color from the bodice over the arms and sometimes below the waist. It uses metallic laces, tulle, satin or chiffon, often caught by buckles or cabochons at the shoulders, creating a medieval yet beautiful effect.
A pattern notice describes a dainty dress for a young girl with guimpe, two piece skirts, Empire or regulation waist lines, with or without peplum. Pattern 6080 offers sizes 14 16 18 and requires 8 1 2 yards of 44 inch fabric and 5 8 yards of braid for age 15. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
An eastern source extols the West as a growing magnet for Ontarians and other Canadians. It cites yearly migration to prairie and coast areas, British Columbia’s scenery and valleys, and vast plains offering farming and home building. It highlights a “home making spirit” and future growth.
A wry exchange compares legal attachment tactics with circus animals. One advices attaching a boa constrictor instead of an elephant to reduce feeding costs, noting elephants eat daily while boas feed about four times a month.
Describes a charming skirt pattern 6064 for an evening dress with three gores and options for Empire or regulation waist lines. Notes round or medium sweep, with long square or pointed trains, suitable fabrics satin silk voile. Pattern fits waist 22 to 30 inches. medium size needs 5% yards of 36 inch material.
An advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the Fletcher name and signature, claiming safe use for infants and children. The copy emphasizes a trusted remedy in use for generations and promotes crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
A teacher displays a handsome fan in class and asks a pupil to identify it. The student, unaware, is asked how mothers stay cool in summer and answers beer, prompting quiet classroom reaction.
A caller demands an apology after being labeled a reformed drunkard. The editor agrees to retract and notes the man has not reformed, prompting a sharp exchange over libel and defamation.
A reader lamenting fatigue learns that missing the sewing circle left her out of a lively group. Those present teased her about being run down and frazzled, implying she was chosen apart for participation.
Mrs. De Fluff laments Fido’s taxi accident and her husband jokes about calling a taxidermist in a humorous old newspaper column.
Mrs Emma Patterson reports her daughter suffered a year of severe scalp outbreaks with itching burning and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment she shows rapid improvement and hair regrowth. She notes the products cured the condition after three washes and requests samples from Cuticura, Boston.
A local paper compositor recalls how the Balkan conflicts sparked his nervous disorder St. Vitus dance as the war began. The anecdote links his ailment to wartime stress and long moments of working under pressure.
A playful exchange reveals a man denying engagement to any other woman except his partner. He notes a prior claim of being engaged to a widow, explaining the remark as a leap year quip. The humorous misdirection centers on calendars and romantic loyalty.
If you are a trifle sensitive or shoes, you can wear a size smaller by shaking Allen's Yoot-Ease into them. The selene powder gives instant relief to tired, aching feet and reduces sting from corns and bunions. Samples free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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