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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1914
Page
41
Paris styled fashion notes highlight Marcelle Lender and Mme Bartet as Paris fashion leaders. The piece surveys dress history from 1899 to 1921, praises Paris designs, critiques mass taste, and previews Trouville Deauville season with Beers gowns, white muslin, embroidered batistes, and silk taffeta ensembles.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin promotes moles as a fur resource and pest. It argues moles can yield valuable fur if caught properly and notes demand may grow as other fur-bearing animals dwindle. Moles improve soil and feed on pests, though they damage roots. government experts studied their diet in 200 stomachs, finding many white grubs.
Lady Duff Gordon discusses a fashion craze blending ancient and exotic influences. She notes Paris and New York embracing barbaric color, jewelry, and costume drama, with outfits ranging from Egyptian inspired to black and white Ascot gowns. She observes shifts toward tailored, plain lines and revived garb like tunics and gabardine in early autumn models.
The article discusses rubber and fabric bathing suits with features like neck protection, rose edging, and floor-length skirts. It notes colors, materials such as silk and brilliantine, and warns about fit, sleeves, and stockings choices. It mentions bathing caps, robes, and a Jersey bloomer undergarment with prices around 15 dollars.
In Paris, July 17, sailors hats captivate society as Empress Eugenie visits the Hotel Continental. The piece details blue silk chiffons, ivory tulle veils, and novelty black spider web motifs, noting black satin trims and flat-brimmed sailor styles dominate seaside fashion this season.
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