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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
2
The article discusses chiffon overskirt revealing a short hem as a French styling prelude to a longer skirt. It notes Marion Barton’s pink frock in Lady Billy with pink chiffon roses and a deeper tint, finished by a velvet self-color sash at the waist.
A small dress can be lengthened by tucks under the hem as children grow or when the fabric shrinks, leaving no visible signs of alteration. The technique preserves the dress’s original silhouette and fit as the child ages.
A Marinade of club activities outlines scheduled meetings at homes across Seward and Seattle including the Adele Meld Parliamentary Procedure club at 720 Nob Hill and the Seward Social and Literary club on Fifty-second and Parrar streets. Other items note basket picnics, lectures on community benefit, and a citywide American Legion poppy campaign for Memorial Day.
A vogue for black jewelry features platinum chains with a single black pendant and black rings set with a lone diamond. Hair is often arranged in a soft chignon and secured with a Spear of jet.
An artist would need a precise eye to choose the tone that blends purple fringe with blood red crepe de chine. The aim is a luring and beautiful effect evoking señoritas and dance.
The collection highlights gowns with extreme V backs and large self tone tulle bows at the back. Distended skirts provide dramatic volume and coverage, showcasing formal silhouettes.
A simple trick suggests using a piece of clean flannel inside newspaper wraps to extend ice retention on picnics. The tip emphasizes practicality and minimal materials for outdoor cooling.
The guidance warns that a too tight cornet distorts the figure by pulling curves inward and flattening the back. It recommends two-string lacing, one from the top and one from the bottom, to maintain natural lines.
Readers show preference for bright colors and unusually large stationery. Many letter writers express fondness for paper of extraordinary size, with envelopes described as nearly six inches square.
A small bag of sulphur kept in a drawer where red ants have been troublesome will drive them away.
The article describes a straight bodice with minimal decoration attached to a full skirt in dark silk, noting bright Pall Mail red undergarments for youthful wear. It mentions conservative exterior options and a chance to showcase bright choices. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore plan to travel June 1 to Chicago New York and Boston for medical clinics.
An advertisement for Cherry's Easy Payment Store in Seattle touts the power of clothes to shape personality. It promotes affordable men’s and women’s apparel on flexible terms at 207 Ri alto building on Second Ave between Madison and Spring near the Pig’n Whistle.
Representatives for the Senior Guardians Junior Guardians and the Scribe club are preparing a Camp Fire Girls magazine to be sold June 6 at headquarters for 10 cents a copy. The camp plans include a large dining hostess building with a central fireplace, separate craft houses, a health cottage near the dock, and cottages painted gray with green roofs. Bearlet runner lines the bulkhead, and Happy Valley will host the new valley camp with an orchard, baseball diamond, basketball court and track space. The May 20 event of the Junior Guardians association raised 24.02 dollars from 127 attendees with six prize winners in races and water contests.
Personal judge and Mrs Turke return from an eastern trip. Mrs John Greenough of Vancouver visits the city with Gen Blethen and Mrs Blethen before returning home. Many residents plan summer moves to Beahuret Wing Point and Great Falls while others return from or head to European travel.
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