12 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
The article advises careful color and pattern choices for rooms. It explains that scarlet can irritate, dark blues depress, and lighting affects effect. White, green, and blue suit west or south rooms while north rooms benefit from pink or yellow. Large patterns suit large spaces. For bathrooms choose glazed sanitary paper, woodwork should stay one color, and avoid harsh patterns in sleeping rooms.
Description of a brown walking costume with a brown cashmere skirt and semi fitting coat. Coat features jean style front panels, brown silt embroidery with brown velvet, and a hat of fine brown straw with velvet and ostrich feather trim. Materials listed include lengths of fabric, embroidery, velvet, buttons, lining.
The article describes decorative lizard figures used as skirt holders by the queen of Spain and the queen of Haly. Four to six inch pieces, often enameled to imitate lizards, with diamonds or gilt emerald-eyed versions. Prongs on neck and bodice secure the ornament, serving both ornamental and practical roles.
A black china silk waist features faded embroidery of black coronation braid and eyelet work with a few dots. The work is described as very effective and quickly executed.
The article advises renewing millinery rather than buying new. It explains sponging black ribbons to restore color and remove hat pin marks, and recommends renewing black ta ffa ribbons by soaking in tepid water with ammonia, then drying and smoothing on a wooden surface.
The article guides sending flowers to sick friends with two key traits a faint odor and lasting variety. Carnations are favored for satisfaction and fragrance while Roses,Miler of the valley and violets suit sick rooms but perish quickly. Keep them cool at night, recut stems, and fill vases with fresh water dissolved with a small amount of a household substance to preserve fragrance and color.
The article surveys the season's standout styles with long plain tight skirts and tunics, high fashion gowns, and dramatic overdresses. It notes fabrics like satin and velvet, sheer coats, and embroidered chiffons, detailing front seams, pleats, bustlines, and fur trim.
Beatrice Fairfax argues that all women desire marriage when they marry the right man. She says love brings happiness and home life, with motherhood shaping a woman’s life. If not married, women should not feel failures and should seek love, not mere status.
The article discusses new fashion models valued for line color and fabric with minimal trimming. It praises artistic workmanship, details a shirt coat vest design with a velvet band and buckle, and contrasts affordable look with true artist prices. It includes a note on winter gowns using soft fabrics and a basic method to cut waists from short material by patterning on newspaper.
The article describes making four sided trinket baskets from moderately heavy cardboard with rose embossed and plain pink crepe paper. Each corner features punched holes for tying sections with ribbon. Styles include poinsettia and cone designs, sized six inches high for use on mantels, dressers, or tables.
The article outlines tailored morning skirts being short and afternoon versions long with ample fullness. Coats are sauntering toward three quarters in length, with colors like mahogany, nattier, peacock, blue, and grape shades. Blouses match fabrics or velvet, crepe de chine, and velvet tones. New frock trims feature deep tucks. Black velvet coats pair with striped skirts in dark tones.
The article notes growing popularity of Greek coiffures and opera costumes for day wear, with fancy cornettes and patent leather shoes decorated by leather bows. Browns and cinnamons dominate color schemes, while breakfast-tray gifts and morocco accessories appeal. Paris prices rise with gowns and cloaks, skirts shorten for promenades, and matron outfits favor black or deep velvet tones.
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