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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
6
Two pretty evening gowns feature silks crepes challies and mulls with necklines in shadow lace yoke high collar Dutch neck or plain net guimpes. Gowns use rhinestone beading passementerie laces trims and delicate chiffon over draping with silk or chiffon roses as decorations.
Advice on hosting dinners stresses careful guest selection and tactful seating to avoid boredom and social clashes. Warns against pairing incompatible guests and placing favorites, noting a hostess must rescue neglected guests and keep conversations inclusive.
The article explores the desirability of silk hose for its soft luxurious feel and cool comfort, noting the high cost of maintaining the habit. It suggests closely woven silk hose with clocks as tasteful, favoring black or white with summer outfits and fashionable black and white shoes for promenades.
Ostrich decorations dominate current millinery, with the Dry Goods Economist noting lower prices. Still sought are ornate wings buckles feather dusters trees and fringes with plumes trending. A white plush bow with ostrich fringe and a long ostrich plume with white wing trim showcase new trimming styles.
A fan led engagement ring features two sunken stones one birthstone for the groom and one luck talisman for the bride. The ring splits at a hidden clasp between the jewels and bears inscribed names and tender sentiments on the inner faces of the gold halves.
Women wear jewelry to harmonize with gowns, favoring neck chains and pendants. The look pleases collectors of unusual gems and delights spectators with its visual appeal.
Daytime wear favors white satin in varying shades. Ivory suits some complexions while cream tones suit others. Avoid chalky tint and overly glossy surfaces as the trend grows.
A simple well cut walking costume tailored from firm woolen fabric features a back and front panel skirt with wrapped seams, a semi fitting short coat with a black satin faced collar and satin revers and cuffs, a black satin hat with white wing trim. Materials listed include four and a half yards of 48 inch fabric four yards of lining silk or satin for the coat and a quarter yard for the collar.
A woman uses the tops of worn stockings to make bags for shoes and slippers. When stockings wear thin the tops are cut midway and the lower edge sewn with a French seam. Each bag holds a shoe and saves space at no cost.
A reader accuses not receiving a reply after sending a self addressed stamped envelope. Madame Merri states all letters are answered privately and promptly if postage is included, and such letters are not published. She notes letters can be lost, and this item never reached the editor.
The letter compliments Red Rose on enjoying the department and notes white buckskin shoes, plush coats, and blazers as stylish. It also praises the young writer's abilities and confidence.
A reply states needlework inquiries do not belong in the department and Minute directions cannot be given as requested. The terse note explains boundaries and inability to provide further details.
A writer urges a twelve year old girl to avoid kissing boys and attending night activities with male company. The responder emphasizes parental and guardian responsibility, recommending early bedtimes and seeking guidance from the columnist in this Q and A column.
Naughty suggests planning a bold tacky party with over the top games prizes and simple refreshments. Consider invitations by mail for special guests or calls for casual comfort and weigh age appropriate dating choices with thoughtful fashion tips for an eighteen year old.
A guide suggests delivering invitations by phone or on brown paper with red wax seals. It mentions games with joke prizes from a five and ten store, serving potato salad and sausage, and candlelit, tacky costumes. Women are advised to dress with cornet braids and possibly a bow.
An October bride asks whether to send church invitations to her congregation and other friends while planning a reception at home for relatives and close friends. She also requests menu ideas for a luncheon for about 26 to 30 guests and asks for an early publication.
The note suggests inviting only chosen guests to a church reception. It recommends enclosing a reception card or asking attendees verbally after decisions. It mentions food options like chicken salad sandwiches hot rolls olives coffee ice cream cake and bonbons with a self-service punch or frappe setup.
A long time turkey farmer shares lessons from Farm and Fireside on improving profitability. He recounts past failures from close breeding and wandering flocks to storms drowning birds, then outlines practices: rotating breeding stock, buying bronze toms, keeping breeders, early eggs, broody hens, spacious rainproof pens, weather-aware management, feeding regimes, and strict cleanliness to reduce losses.
A writer notes Leghorn hens, though labeled nonsitters, do brood and hatch well. One Leghorn incubated 20 eggs and hatched 19, with July nest care in a basket. Leghorns care for chicks, are light and gentle, yet defend against intruders.
Ensure health and cleanliness for poultry. Not all failures come from hens. First duck eggs are rarely fertile. Do not starve growing chicks after feeding. Blood spots can occur in any fowl egg. Ducklings start laying at five months. Chicks need heat but not excessive heat. Prevent chicks squeezing through coops. Poultry breeding is a labor of love and labor.
Attorney announces will practice in all courts as needed with office on the north side square upstairs.
Attorney at law will practice in all courts with prompt attention to business entrusted. Offices located at Suites 4 and 6 Citizens Trust Building.
W. L. Laurent of Shelburn is listed with an old phone number 75-08 and an address in Shelburn. The entry appears as a personal or business contact note.
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