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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
11
Society news from Washington and surrounding areas details matrimonial engagements and weddings. visits by prominent families from New York, Philadelphia, and Texas. upcoming ceremonies in Kaufman and Pittsburg. travels to New England and the South. officials and officers visiting, entertaining, and attending social events. a broad tapestry of society life with multiple named families and venues.
Fragmentary sermon on virtues for success stressing punctuality self reliance and steady work. Advice urges cheerful restraint, focused study, prudent play, and avoidance of excess while highlighting perseverance and moderation as keys to achievement.
A 1920 reflection on women facing choices between home, career, beauty, wealth, and marriage. The piece argues women desire all options, yet every possession brings worry, while some men seek to make women happy, a task deemed impossible.
The writer rebukes indecision and neutrality, sharing anecdotes of women and men who avoid taking sides. It argues that refusal to decide drains others and costs opportunities, noting that true leaders make clear choices rather than hedging.
A coral duvetyne frock features crescent trim lined in self-color satin with unusual shoulder straps and a front-opening slip on design. The piece is styled with a coral bead girdle and aims for a straight silhouette, while a paired essay extols daydreams and hopeful wishes as valuable thoughts driving effort. Also noted is a practical one-piece play overall for young children combining fabric and trousers.
The article discusses sewing ideas using gingham and plaids, color coordination with green, and fabrics like linen and chambray. It muses on thrift, practical mending, bachelorhood from garment care, office dress, Dickens, weather comfort, and a method to prevent ink on fabric by cold arching and ironing.
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