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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
3
Gaberdine is a leading fabric for the year used in suits counts dresses and separate skirts. It is tight woven soft and press resistant making it ideal for multi pleated skirts and tailored coats. The illustrated suit uses six yards of gaberdine with a dove gray color and matching collar. Linings show notable beauty despite silk shortages.
Petticoats are described with deep pointed yokes and foundations of net or silk that run to the hem. Some designs have a heavy cord at the bottom with hair lace trim.
A critique of wearing a long dress in public, arguing it impractical and distracting. The piece notes the dress drags on sidewalks, exposes flaws, and provokes negative reactions from passersby, while contrasting indoor elegance with street nuisance. It mentions colors like taupe plum wistaria and the prevalence of black and white veils.
Loose flowing veils vary from circular to draped styles with lace patterns and scrolls. Some veils feature elastic bands for crown fit while others hang to the shoulders or finish in a ruche. Colors expand millinery options matching hats. Brown, navy blue, and other tones noted.
A sleeveless gown in rose colored messaline features a box plaited skirt and a black velvet basque held by a Jet ornament on each shoulder. The basque has an extra sash looped to the front. Seven large buttons close the basque at the front.
E O Sellers outlines Pauls letter to the Thessalonians. The study covers thanksgiving, testimony, Pauls ministry, and his desire to visit, plus exhortations on godliness. It emphasizes the imminent return of Christ and the hope of the saints, detailing the rapture and the reunion with the Lord.
Fragmentary notes reflect a maritime theme with lines about songs of the sea, popularity, and a guess that tunes align with the whistling buoys, suggesting a coastal or nautical mood.
Precede shampoo by touches of Cu ticura Ointment for dandruff itching and scalp irritation. Describes the emollients as best for complexion hair hands and skin and as toilet preparations. Free sample by mail with Book Address postcard Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere. The average married woman would doubtless spend more money if her husband would give it to her.
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