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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
8
The article reflects on winter fashion trends emphasizing comfort yielding to style, noting tight sleeves and narrow stoles. It argues against self making outer wraps, praising professional tailoring for proper fit and finish, and laments fashion’s shift from practicality to appearance.
A fragment discusses a batiste waist with lace insertions and three quarter sleeves, then pivots to consumer advice urging women to buy ready made wraps from department stores. It critiques hand sewing and promotes economizing while balancing appearance and intellect, with anecdotes about social fashions and a Bombay note on bead crafts for women.
A handsomely described street wear outfit features a redingote style shirt with a bold waistline fold and an eta n effect, designed to flatter stout figures. The garment emphasizes a fashionable daytime look, with refined tailoring and a prominent pocket detailing.
In a brisk survey the writer argues educated college women reshape roles across education, science, journalism and industry. It highlights Bryn Mawr president Matty C. Thomas and Wellesley president Cal yz Hayward as exemplars, noting their advanced studies in Europe and leadership, while suggesting American male presidents reveal growing support for women in higher education.
A tangled royal saga from Exrone shows Grand Duke Cyril of Russia losing favor and income after pursuing marriage to Princess Victoria Melita, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, amid objections from the czar. The piece also highlights prominent American college women and their careers, noting Dean Gill, Mary Rose Pottey, Jane Addams, Florence Sabin, and others advancing women in education, science, and public life.
A feature argues women should avoid heavy furniture to prevent burdening independence, praising lighter, practical furnishings over ornate mahogany suites. It contrasts private homes with public art spaces, cites Japanese domestic simplicity, and urges owning house goods to ease modern life. Weathering changes, the piece emphasizes domestic harmony and female responsibility in maintaining family affections.
The article surveys European fashion's influence on New York wardrobes with a mix of practical style tips and social observations. It mentions varied color palettes, a traditional dark dress, a harvest service anecdote, Rhodesia triplets, and remarks on modest dressing and child care. It also touches on divorce, baby care, jewelry cleaning, kindness as happiness, and quotes anecdotes about dating and social norms.
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