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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
6
Lace dominates modern boudoir fashion with elaborate trimming on peignoirs and negligees. Dotted Swiss and fine embroidery pair with crepe de chine and net for affordable summer pieces, including kimono styles, draped silhouettes, and weighted sashes creating graceful lines.
The piece describes garments with sheer upper sections and flesh toned tulle to evoke seminude shoulders without immodesty. It mentions French negligees in fine net with chenille embroidery in pale mauve rose or lilac, noting increased use of ribbons in negligee fashion.
The article guides readers on restoring curl to ostrich feathers worn in hats. It warns moisture dulls curls, advises near a fire to reheat and dry, or recurl with a blunt blade, using careful strokes on fronds. With practice, home curling matches professional results.
The article describes turning stray cretonne fragments into a decorative hat box cover using a long band to wrap the box, paste to join, and neat edges. It recommends dark or neutral materials for a refined look, with bright linings like Bulgarian collars or emerald green for contrast, and notes sport coats in pin striped serge with pearl buttons.
Lightweight worsted coats stand as highly useful additions for women this season. They suit draped afternoon outfits in crepe de chine lansdowne or foulard and pair well with short skirted outing ensembles. Ideal for travel by rail or water and for summer wraps, they combine grace with practicality.
The article outlines stain removal methods for perspiration on waists using peroxide then ammonia, notes ammonia washing for wool without damage and odor elimination, and describes bleaching by sulfur fumes from burning sulfur under a funnel. It advises working near a window with good draft to avoid inhaling fumes.
A brief care note suggests prolonging silk stocking wear by sewing soft silk plates inside the toe and heel. Darn around the edges and add silk at the top where garters fasten for extended life.
In Jasper county Indiana a 17 year old girl, Miss Pippen, and her husband Charles Bennett, both in jail, begin a hunger strike after her father seeks to annul their marriage. Bennett, once a prisoner, aided by Miss Pippen to escape, leading to their arrest and reimprisonment. The couple vow to wed again once he is released, while the strike continues.
Plans call for more than 1 million dollars to fund buildings for the Pullman Technical school. Construction will start before autumn’s end, with the bequest board meeting in October to finalize details. Prof. Weld, visiting Europe to study technical schools, will attend.
Boss Blankenship eighty five was killed by a Timola Central passenger train near his farm at Craneville Illinois southwest of Carter ville He was deaf and the engine whistle failed to attract his attention He was hurled about 25 feet and died soon after being picked up by the crew He is survived by a widow and a daughter Mrs Mary Carmichael of Marlon Illinois
East St Louis council orders Corporation Counsel Baxter to sue former City Treasurer BE. Fred Gerald in circuit court to recover 21214 dollars diverted from special funds after an ordinance moved money from general to special funds. The suit also seeks 10201 dollars claimed as a tax collection commission for 1912.
Two thousand men allied with the Building Trades Council went on strike in Peoria after unrest sparked by recently organized laborers. The trades unions back the laborers, insisting every building worker hold a union card, skilled or not. Salem saw the death of laborer John McGinnis whose body was found on railroad tracks. likely struck by a train after sleeping on the line. his wife’s address at 173% Morgan Street, St. Louis, is notified for claim.
Orvilla Legg is dead and Mrs Hannah Moss is in critical condition after a birthday ride in Leggs car. Mia Legg, her niece, and Leo Moss were unhurt as the vehicle slid off a muddy road.
Springfield reports rain does not hinder Third Regiment at Camp Lincoln as drills and range work proceed. Danville pitcher Ted Kayfor, once a Three-Eye standout, shows value after $2,000 balance arrives. Barnes quits Democratic judicial race. Ashland taps coal mine for water. Illinois hatcheries ship fish. a train hits an auto near Melrose Park killing John W. Campbell. Zion City letters arrive honey coated. Duquoin civic league forms. four Jacksonville residents eligible to teach the blind. Charles Dennis dies in Warren County explosion.
Editor and author William A. Radford offers free advice on building eight room two story houses. He details design choices for country farms, emphasizes hot air heating and proper ventilation to curb rural health issues, and discusses septic tank sewage for a large house. He notes verandas, work rooms, stairs, and integration with barns for efficient farming households.
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