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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
6
A vintage guide describes two DIY ribbon cases made from white cardboard and silk ribbon. It details constructing a rose colored roll with rosettes, monograms, and removable linen covers, plus a second pocketed ribbon organizer with pockets and tiny scissors. Also includes a child friendly shoe bag to organize footwear.
A new hinged comb idea lies flat against the head when worn. The top section rises in line with the teeth and folds down to lie flush on the scalp. Available in plain amber or a rhinestone style.
Fashion makers plan spring footwear ahead with advances in style. Rumors point to buttoned shoes, patent and kid leathers, and low heels like a Louis. Rubber-soled and turned-sole shoes gain popularity for casual wear while dark tan vamps and colored tops suit gowns. Satin remains in demand for evening wear with longer vamps and metallic brocades extending to slippers.
Knitted hats now rival the best fashion millinery with soft crowns that frame the head and fire. Tam o Shanter variants are reshaped into tailored chic for all ages and occasions. Varieties include aukes chenilles ratipes wooly and cotton trims for school wear and dress alike.
A Glaver fashion note describes a velvet girdle tunic paired with a satin tunic in black and other colors. The design features a high waist wrap, bow tied back, fall and accordion plaited bodice, and satin color contrasts acting as piping.
The article promotes William A. Radford’s free home building advice and critiques front stairs, arguing a new stair layout uses the least valuable corner to save room. It describes a 26 by 28.5 foot two story plan, cement or cement-coated walls, and color ideas. It references Sir William Petty and a discussion of charity in his will, tying moral notes to design commentary.
A sixteenth century Scottish church practice is described where elders patrolled for Sabbath offenses. Instances include a man romping with children, a man kissing his wife, drinking ale, and workers with coats off. Offenders faced kirk session repentance as part of strict Sabbath enforcement.
A Kansas girl reports eczema relief after changing to Grape-Nuts, noting improved digestion and a fading eruption. She says prior medicines gave only temporary help and urges others with indigestion and dermatitis to try the cereal. The letter echoes the slogan There's a Reason.
A bedraggled man in Sixth Avenue begs a dime from John P. Wilson, a soldier actor and author of America. The tramp jokes about never leaving beyond Fourteenth Street and Broadway, while Wilson explains money is scarce and mentions traveling three thousand miles west. Wilson then hurries to a cafe to recount the encounter to loungers.
The saying The devil to pay arose from shipyard calking. Oakum must stay dry when paying seams with hot pitch. A sudden shower could wet oakum, rot it, and bring the devil to pay.
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