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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
3
A Chicago sign language used only from 9 30 a m to 1 p m guides grain trading on the Chicago board of trade. Traders signal price and quantity with hand gestures and gestures and signals are recorded by an official reporter for ticker updates. The system supports rapid deals and contracts upheld by peers and strict rules.
Summer millinery features wide brimmed hats in lace or maline with flesh colored maline foundations peeking through black lace. Artificial flowers and black velvet or colored ribbons brighten trims while satin, crêpe de Chine and net ruffles add texture to the season’s hat models.
Some of the bolero costumes showcase circular basques that end in arrow point shapes under the arms, adding a distinctive silhouette to the outfit.
Paris designers clash over color in evening wear. Pastel tints prevail against futurist splashes as couturiers advocate delicate pinks and varied blues. The trend favors discreet hair powder and subtle patches over bold, modern palettes.
In an early morning display two seasonable breakfast jackets are featured. One jacket uses cream net with pink flower clusters and plain net trimming, while the other is crepe de chine, simple in design yet appealing to refined tastes. The cream net piece is accented by rosettes and black velvet ends at the sides.
In Paris the plaited underskirt becomes the standard under various draped and slit up dresses. The new outline pleases artistic tastes and practical wearers alike, offering a versatile, inexpensive underskirt that fits multiple outfits.
Describes a two piece garment with lace upper and crepe de chine lower joined by a lace covered cord. Crepe section has front and side seams and a back seam, all hemstitched. Bottom edge finished with lace. Shoulder straps use wash ribbon.
The article explains long draped overskirts needing long tight petticoats. For summer wear readers see gathered lace or fine muslin and occasionally a tight all lace or embroidery skirt showing silk-clad ankles.
A description of a fashion gown features a taffeta evening dress. The clinging skirt is draped with black lace and garlands of gold roses framed by black leaves, catching the filmy folds.
The new veils use two or more mesh weaves in their foundations with embroidered looking designs. Wider mesh around the eyes forms a V to the chin, while finer mesh covers the jaw and cheeks. The effect aims at an oval look, but it does not suit most faces.
When washing white stockings both silk and thread add a few drops of oxalic acid to the water. The acid removes stains from boot and shoe marks that soap and water alone cannot remove.
For fine lace or muslin collars and cuffs, baste them to a heavier muslin before washing to prevent stretching or tearing during laundering.
When you wash with a bowl of water containing powdered oatmeal, it softens and whitens the skin. A small amount added to bath water for the face and hands yields a gentle, cosmetic effect.
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