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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
3
The article describes stylish girls and misses coats using fur wraps, gray and white squirrel trim, pony skin, and fox. It notes boxy long lines, hussar caps, and matching hats with fur coats. Broadcloth wraps in red, navy, white, and tan shades feature silk or satin linings and baby lamb collars.
A quaint description highlights a chafing dish apron with pink rose accents. Rounded corners, gathered frill edging, and a row of pink silk French beads add light, dauntless charm to the garment.
A reader describes a shoulder cape in stole effect using plain lace and fur details to create a modern accessory. The narrator envisions a pleated net band and chiffon ends to finish the garment, with a lighter tone about fashion ideas.
Mrs H Lee Ransom hosts Friday Bridge as Miss Fay Harkless arrives to join the visiting set. Miss Nanna Davenport departs for Washington to resume study at Gunston Hall finishing school. The Young Ladies' Cotillon at Chandler Hall features the year’s best gowns, gifts, and mint julep mood with flowers, dancing, and a rare “one year” theme.
The article recounts a cotillion event with multiple dances and favors. It notes Miss Stolle Kelley winning distinction, Miss Lowie Tavelay and Alen Drownlee leading a third section, and Miss Mauile Terry dancing with Arthur Wynne. Receiving line includes several ladies and a list of guests in attendance.
A garbled note references W oo. Kirvinds traveling from Ifanaton for a network stay and visiting a cheaty quaking Headquarters at the Manger Dr. They list Me Liste and wife as guests registered at the Mongar and mention Antonia among attendees.
Antonio from Howston and his party stay at the Menger. Rev W W Wharton prepares to lead services at Most Christian church while Homer T Wigan and AT Lipscomb renew ties with old friends in the city. NP Davenport of Seattle visits seeking a suitable dayeatment, among guests at the Southern.
A garbled 19th century self help piece promotes posture and breathing exercises to straighten the shoulders and back, urging open windows and loose clothing. It details step by step motions, breath control, arm raises, and a windmill move, plus cautions about not overdoing. It also lists a facial wash recipe and a tonics suggestion for skin and hair, warning against swallowed mixtures and recommending massage and nightly scents.
Special to The Light discusses the revival of boned waists reshaped to natural lines, detailing capuchin influenced gowns, kimono sleeves, and papuchin overlays. It notes the Rembrandt color tones, hooped silhouettes, and a variety of skirts including the binfane and tunneled overskirt styles for different figures.
The article details gown styles with si seam outlines and over-skirt openings, front center back tucks, and tunic folds. It describes waists with chiffon irides and brocaded voile underwaists, satin interiors, and varying material pairs such as Bordeaux wingot crepe and embroidered filet. It notes embroidery in silver or gold, black soutache braiding, and color accents like orange, green, blue, and flame for collars and cuffs, plus elaborate vest patterns.
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