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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
10
The piece explains ostrich neck ruffs as a favored finish for autumn and winter hats. It describes long fibred stock ruffs worn close to the neck, matching hat shapes, and trims with ostrich plumes bands and ribbons. It notes fastenings with velvet loops and ends, and finishes with bows or jeweled pins.
The piece argues that women and girls no longer feign delicacy. It notes more buxom, healthy looking young ladies in public and credits routine walking and light exercise for reduced sickness. Doctors endorse the trend, hoping healthy habits persist.
Evening waist described in chiffon or gazed satin de sole features a tucked upper yoke with shirted headings, a plain lower section, and a black velvet girdle concealing a knot of roses. Sleeves are tucked with double frills finishing the cuffs.
Simple braiding of crepe paper offers inexpensive yet impressive decorative objects. The technique maximizes thrift by using basic paper with optional ribbons or silk to enhance finish.
The vogue favors velvet encased umbrellas with silk taffeta covers and slender frames. Closed they resemble velvet walking sticks with silver monogrammed handles. Colorful spreads in purple blue mauve and red mount frames. handles range from carved wood to ivory, jade, amber, or precious metals.
Anne navigates memory of Phil Gaines as Judge Landon Carter courts her openly. Phil returns with his new wife, prompting Anne to weigh past passion against a future pledged to Carter who asks for lasting love.
A gift of two yard pink gingham aprons with cross back straps and shoulder buttons. Each has finished pink braid edges a pocket and white embroidered initials. Recipient pleased, mother notes increased help with dishes and dusting.
Harper's Bazaar notes muffs are larger and softer than before. Many feature tails or plain designs with fur collars worn over the left shoulder. Standing neck bands with tulle ruches and satin bow fasten at the left side.
A fashion note highlights fur usage across fabrics from chiffon to silks and satins. Skunk fur leads current style, seen on tailored male gray suits with a deep brown tint that pairs well with gray.
The latest fur fashion trend features the scarf ends hanging down the center of the back, creating a dramatic focal line. Boas and stoles are noted as complementary pieces in this season’s coordinated look.
In Ford County on the old Santa Fe trail, John O Loughlin built a toll bridge over Pawnee creek north of Dodge City. He profited from crossing fees then sold the enterprise after the 1872 73 railroad push ended the toll.
The piece describes China’s “philosophy of clothes” where revolutionaries use Western dress to signal openness. It notes tailors producing crude semi foreign apparel in major streets and how these outfits serve outward manifestations of a progressive spirit amid British influence.
A young man brings a friend to a ball game and, after the first inning, she asks him to explain one rule. He jokes about a rheumatic bush-league relic in the box and how it gets the ball over the plate without an express wagon, as rain sounds fill the quiet stadium.
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