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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
2
In Paris a new satin hat trimmed with a gauze butterfly gains rapid popularity. Black satin hats with white butterfly accents dominate as the season shifts from riotous colors to restrained elegance. Manufacturers report brisk orders and widespread interest from buyers worldwide.
The piece surveys hand painted millinery using analine dyes on white and natural straw hats with flower or fruit motifs, noting designs run along the quill and brim. It contrasts stylish hats with common tea service gaffes, lampooning wafers, cakes, and misfit sandwiches as dull accompaniments to afternoon tea.
Wide suede belts in soft color coordinate with children s frocks of figured muslin. Frills of white lawn scalloped to match belt color trim the frocks and run from neck to hem beside a central tucked panel. The belt buckles over the frills and panel and is fastened by narrow printed muslin straps.
A Good Housekeeping contributor reports gloves slipping down the arm after a single wash, expressing considerable annoyance with the faulty fit and seeking guidance on remedy.
A Pittsburg Dispatch correspondent recounts advice from a colored nurse about brushing a baby’s hair to curl it and describes an upward facial care method that allegedly keeps facial muscles firm. The narrator claims at age forty seven no sagging, lifted eyelashes, and a daughter with similar upward curl.
The best method for scenting oneself is to use a delicate extract in an atomizer. Subtle odors come from sachet bags placed among lingerie and in bodices. Various powders for sachets exist, with heliotrope violet rose or carnation common choices, plus orm powder to strengthen and prolong the scent.
The article notes narrow black silk lorgnette ribbons with tiny gold or jeweled slides as a feature of the season. Ribbons in navy blue, crimson, green, and pink appear, but black is deemed the correct monocle hue, often paired with a locket or watch.
Peter Radford argues the rural church must embrace social duties as part of its mission. It should provide entertaining, educational and recreational activities for youth, using play to foster social bonds and cultivate a refined, happier community.
Learn to make dainty satin bedroom slippers with brocade tops and muslin toe portions. Step by step the guide describes selecting designs, stitching tops, embroidering tiny flowers, adding silk lining and braid, and crafting a satin gift case suitable for graduates or brides.
A New York style note on summer mourning wear featuring white and white with black crepe hats and gowns. White mourning, now popular, offers cool, inconspicuous elegance with crepe trims and floral motifs. examples include white crepe hats, black and white combinations, and lilies and roses in crepe. By Julia Bottomley.
The article describes mannish silk waists with turned over collars and cuffs in white and striped silks, washable crepe de chine, and satin trims. It notes colored glass buttons matching stripes, and adds feminine touches in flannel and albatross models with embroidery and satin collars.
Descriptions note plaid fabrics with vivid stripes in red blue green and yellow tones. Additional shades taupe purple old gold and kings blue appear in the latest plaid selections.
A blue crepe model features a ribbon sash in the same shade down the front. The waist is styled with white silk crape for contrast.
Black tulle returns for spring and summer hats. It can stand upright as a ruff over the brim or lie under the brim against hair. A white satin hat may feature tiny satin roses on a green vine, with fruit designs reproduced in bright colors.
A historic note describes a hat cleaner using equal parts French chalk and powdered magnesia. Sprinkle into the beaver and let it sit for at least a day to remove stains and restore appearance.
John Metcalf as administrator filed the final account for the estate of George Humble late of Sullivan County Indiana. The Sullivan Circuit Court will hear the report on Monday February 15 1915 the first judicial day of the February Term 1915. Creditors heirs and legatees are invited to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. John Metcalf administrator. A G McNabb attorney. First insertion Jan 27 1915-31.
Effective February 10 1913 trains from Sullivan to Terre Haute run at 6 45 am 7 00 am 8 40 am 10 00 am 11 00 am 12 40 pm 1 26 pm 3 15 pm 4 00 pm 4 50 pm 6 10 pm 7 20 pm 8 40 pm 10 00 pm 12 00 pm. Terre Haute to Sullivan departures at 4 46 am 6 35 am 7 10 am 8 40 pm 10 00 am 11 20 am 12 20 pm 2 00 pm 2 30 pm 3 80 pm 6 00 pm 6 00 pm 7 36 pm 9 00 pm 11 00 pm. Youngstown and Pimento stop signal only. Limited trains.
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