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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
6
The article describes high fashion gowns from Paris for a New York stage audience. Miss Wilson displays pale green Faille Francaise with white net overdress and coral stone embroidery. Ida Adams wears two tone green rose satin imperial with flesh chiffon veil and intricate rose embroidery.
Bridesmaids in spring will wear bold colors rather than pastels with maize satin dresses, turquoise blue and old rose accents, and large black lace hats trimmed with yellow tulle. Attendants sport bright sashes, oxidized buckles, and pink meserose bandeaux. New ginghames are lighter and daintier than last season.
The Star invites readers to watch this page for details of a new contest offering five fine cook books as prizes next week. An announcement of particulars will appear tomorrow on the announce page.
A luncheon dish combines grated potatoes with exa spice, sifted flour, baking powder, pepper and salt. Mixed with melted butter and cream to form a batter, dropped by spoonfuls into hot lard and fried. Served in a napkin with parsley and lemon slices.
A reader column compiles letters to Miss Grey from The Star readers. Topics include cleaning a white plume with gasoline and cornstarch, questions on propriety and marriage ages, advice on cats, etiquette corrections, flirtation etiquette, matchmaking, a cure-all oil mix, engagement timing, cleaning a child’s fur muff, birthday card inscriptions, and curtain and mirror repairs with practical home tips.
A reflection on motherhood as a vocation requiring unique gifts, contrasted with the improbable idea that all women can master grand opera singing. The argument suggests inherent differences in abilities among women and questions universal maternal suitability.
Fashions for the season favor kilted skirts for girls and a new emphasis on colored chiffon chemisettes. Embroidery trims and bead bands dominate, with jackets cut snug at shoulders and hips, ample waists, and satin pumps gaining popularity as short gowns rise in prominence.
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