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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
9
Mary Brooks Picken presents the One Hour Dress, a clever design enabling a complete frock in sixty minutes from lawn gingham silk or any fabric. The article notes it as extraordinary, simple for average sewers, and marks Picken as a leading authority with widespread influence in dressmaking.
The article provides step by step construction of a waistline dress with bound neck and pockets. It covers material needs based on bust size, cutting the skirt and blouse from a single fabric, shaping the neck and armholes, binding with bias, creating pockets from underarm fabric, and finishing seams. It also details belt preparation, placement of the sash, and final fitting and pressing for ready wear.
Local social and visiting list from Amherst area detailing residents and families such as Jenne, Burton, Schmitkons, Pandy, Fritch, Kreiger, Magressi, Daniels, Bechtel, and Todd among others. Notes include guests from Lorain, Akron, Cleveland, and Elyria, plus garden and class party activity.
In a tense scene Mrs Durkee faces Dr Foxham over a possible operation for a growth beneath her arm. The physician urges surgery as the best option to relieve pain, while reassuring her that she could leave the hospital within a week. The exchange reveals Durkee’s fear and the doctor’s calm professionalism amid patient strain. The narrative shifts to a broader domestic aftermath as family and friends gather, noting a community in support and worry as medical decisions unfold.
The text notes discussions on health of the people as a subject of consideration and legislation in many countries since early history. It mentions events in Amherst and Lorain with individuals such as Chas Haho, Winton Aikens, Harry Tiet, Mrs Ménis Rah, and Mildred, dated Sunday and Saturday.
A fragment notes Sherwood Webber identified as a cup at Mountain Cal near Santa Diego on May 22. The report mentions Leland Chas Webbe and Vaeate as related details but lacks full context or actions.
Brownhelm May 23 Decoration day exercises will be held at the cemetery next Sunday afternoon. The Brownhelm band will provide music. Rev FLOB Eastman will deliver the address at 2 o'clock. Several local residents attended the Feld Day meet at Elyin Friday. A flurry of illness and visits follow, with reports of scarlet fever, improved health, and various family happenings around town.
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