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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1909
Page
37
Fashion notes describe wide latitude in fall silhouettes with draped and plaited skirts, elongated and normal waists, and frocks adaptable to many figures. French trends favor straight skirts but remain open to varied draping, allowing individual taste while seasonally shifting influences.
A fragmented fashion piece traces draped frocks and period influences from Louis XII to Crepe de Chine, noting long waists and elongation trends. It highlights fabrics like crepe, satins, and wools with subtle shading, detailing how designers seek inspiration from empire robes and historical silhouettes.
A Paris fashion report notes new autumn materials in greens blues and fruit tones with both lightweight wools and blends. Frocks favor short waists-less waist emphasis, hip yokes, and draped panels, while fullness appears in skirts and front panels, as slim straight shapes remain in vogue.
Paris season wrap features end of season gowns with draped bodices in jet, pearl, and gold combinations. Net and lace underbodices, lattice and bugle bead trims, and elaborate embroidery dominate black frocks and evening gowns. Sleeves shift between elbow length puffs and close fitted styles, while long slim lines and draped skirts emphasize the modern silhouette.
An article on peony cultivation covers planting times and bed preparation, choosing varieties, feeding, and supports. It explains August division, careful ground placement, and using galvanized hoops, plus methods to propagate without disturbing established roots and how seeds rarely improve existing plants.
A long advice piece urging women to improve attractiveness through self care. It argues charm stems from common sense and posture, not perfect features. It promotes daily habits, breathing, posture, and regular light exercise as accessible paths to health and poise for busy homekeepers and workers alike.
A New England farmer’s wife details how she overcame mortgage pressure and a paralyzed arm by selling tea coffee and soap. She describes starting with wholesale goods, using free samples to build trade, and leveraging prompt cash payments to grow sales and fund her children’s education while her husband stabilizes finances.
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