Had a Job in Mind
A banker tells his daughter of a well dressed suitor who appears weekly in the drawing room. She coyly reveals he is currently unemployed but intends to become a life companion to a young lady of means.
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
A banker tells his daughter of a well dressed suitor who appears weekly in the drawing room. She coyly reveals he is currently unemployed but intends to become a life companion to a young lady of means.
Prominent Chicago Evening Post piece by 8 J Duncan Clark analyzes Jesus teachings on social reform and ethics. The author argues that Jesus emphasized care for the poor and just relations, challenging social hierarchies and poverty.
A speech urges returning to Jesus Bethlehem ideals to shape modern society. It argues Jesus believed in man and justice over material wealth, calling for service, cooperation, and leadership in industry and work to achieve true social happiness and reform.
Poem fragment notes how the poet imagines the Christ-child visiting earth to check on sleeping children dreaming of sunrise. Mentions author Marion L. Adams and a devotional, festive mood.
Describes an evening gown in pink satin with two straps per shoulder, beaded bugle embroidery, and a tulle overlay with silver ribbon accents. The bodice features a high level of ornamentation, a rose embellishment, and a gathered overskirt with silver edging. A second gown in sapphire blue uses tulle and sequins with a draped girdle over one hip.
A wedding dress description notes a knot, spray of orange flowers, orange toned tulle ends near the skirt, gold shoulder straps with tulle drapery, a sequined bodice top, and sequin panels on the front and back of a narrow satin foundation.
Qilloth is used for covering tables but linoleum, though more expensive, is far more durable especially when fastened to the table with water protection.
The waistcoat remains a favored feature in suits with varieties from short pointed vests to fur trimmed versions. Blouse pieces in white crepe de chine and white taffeta contrast with the vest, while black stitched lines add detail. Lace hats, silver cloth, and fur combinations complete the look. Exquisite lace dresses with tulle and Chantilly lead evening wear.
Retail observers note gray has secured a strong bid for favor over two seasons. Shops display gray as the likely fending color in garments and millinery. Discerning women welcome the new sport bloomers, ideal under the season’s short skirts and fashion dictates.
A fashion writer argues that American women rival the English in sport clothing taste and judgment. Sport clothes like sweaters have moved from utility to daily wear, attracting designer attention. Careful selection and sensible, becoming outfits are essential to avoid ill-fitting or inappropriate attire.
The text advises using a mirror to study a sharp silhouette, checking hat size, fur trim, hair, and skirt shape for flattering lines. It also mentions Baby Irish lace used in lingerie blouses neckwear and underwear, reflecting fashion trends of the day.
A guide to crafting a durable weatherproof bag from black oilcloth. It advises sewing doubled straps on both sides for handles and asserts the bag will last indefinitely.
A novelty white skunk wrap with panne velvet lining in cerise trim features a large cape collar and mufflike cuffs. The piece is described as ideal for a brunette debutante, highlighting its artistic and fashionable appeal.
A taffeta blouse features red leather trimming in the form of narrow straps.
An attractive ivory bracelet features a decorative ring comprised of black elephants.
An exchange from the Birmingham Age-Herald features a captain of industry being approached by an old college friend now in a misspent life. The friend seeks a loan and the captain cites discomfort recalling his sophomore-year expulsion to avoid meeting him.
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