Spirit of the Far East in New Evening Gowns
Eastern inspired gowns from Paris couturiers dominate the demi-saison pre Lenten social season. Poiret’s Mahomet gown embodies the trend with green and gold fabrics, ornate yellow crystal disc embroidery, and oversized sleeve drapery, signaling a strong Oriental influence in modern dress.
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Spirit OF the Far East
Paris Couturiers
Gaul
Palm Beach
Riviera
America
Southland
Paul Poiret
Mahomet gown by Poiret stuns Paris with oriental flair
Paris is agog over Paul Poiret's Mahomet gown. A sheath skirt of cloth of gold supports a green chiffon tunic with yellow crystal fringe. Enormous sleeves, gold chiffon, feature mirror embroidery from the East, each mirror a green crystal ringed in yellow.
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Paris
Far East
Poiret
Paul Poiret
Beaded robes and new evening gowns for party wear
The article describes beaded net and chiffon robes over simple foundation gowns, with details on a black net robe trimmed with crystals, a pale blue satin gown, and a salmon pink brocade wrap with a crystal cape. It notes the bowed figure pose, double-fillet pearl hairpiece, and silver-brocaded chiffon ensembles inspired by Madame Simone, emphasizing crystal, pearls, and tassels in late night attire.
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Srovests
Embossed chiffon gown in modern sling drapery style
Corn colored chiffon with mauve rose border features a mew sling back drape and trained skirt. Silk corn satin buttoned slippers and pale yellow lilac mauve velvet flower hair wreath complete the look. Style tips note a silver vanity purse doubles as a compact case and card holder while fur trimmed wraps gain popularity with velvet gowns.
Waiting Rooms at Commercial Street Shops For Shoppers
Officials order westbound streetcars to stop before Park avenue and Commercial street bringing riders to Libby’s and Mayer’s stores. Men wait at Libby’s and women at the five and ten cent store, reducing cold waiting and collision risk while downtown. Propose adding side destination signs on cars to guide passengers from inside stores.
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Street Railway
Park Avenue
Commercial Street
Libby’s
Mayer's
Libby
Cor
Denver
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Waterloo
Schuneman Corner
Guardian Requested for Roth Sister at Linn Street
Katherine Friedtng asks Rev H P Rohiman to be appointed temporary guardian for her sister Josephine J B Roth age 69 living at 431 Linn Street. Roth is alleged not mentally capable of managing affairs after her husband’s death. Estate includes homestead and personal property valued at 11160.
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Katherine Fried
Tng
Rev
H. P. Rohiman
Josephine JB. Roth
Linn Street
Washington Birthday Observances Across Cedar Falls Area
Prof G W Sampson of Cedar Falls spoke in Lester township about History and pioneer experiences as part of Washington's birthday events in rural schools. County Superintendent Margaret Myers and Prof Sampson were hosted by Miss Kate Hattendorf. Pies sold for charity raised 6.22 dollars to buy library books. other schools staged plays and box socials.
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Washington
Margaret Myers
G. W. Sampson
Misa Kate Hattendorf
Lester Township
Stella Whitney
Bennington Township
Schol House
Dunkerton School
Alice Hewitt
Obituary: Margaret Rossell Hilton Dies in Jesup
At the home of Jas A and Nellie Rossell Hilton the eldest child Margaret Rossell Hilton died on the evening of Meh 13 1913. The child aged two years and three months was born in Westburg township Buchanan county Town on November 11 1910. She died suddenly while playing around a table after a day of good health. Funeral sermon preached Sunday afternoon Pep 26 by Rev PH Werick of Jesup from U Kings 4 and body laid to rest in Spring Creek cemetery. Jesup Feb 22.
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Jas. A
Nellie Rossel Hilton
Margaret Rossell Hilton
Westburg Township
Buchanan County
Sidaden
PH. Werick
Jesup
U. Kings 4
Spring Creek
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Duif
Ge Fdr
Bvenins,owns
Madame Simone
Libby's
Mayers’ Notion Store
Rome
Mayer
Notion
Scott
Scalt & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Cedar Falls
Dewar
Cretonnes
Joder
TIN Shop
TTONE
W. A. Covell & Son
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