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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
4
May 1914 fashion notes urge thrifty, stylish dress making from old garments. Despite rising costs, clever tailoring and leftovers inspire chic gowns with short skirts, moire fabrics, and lace trim. Readers are advised to mix garments, repurpose silks, and venerate practical elegance for church and theater wear. MAY WILMOTE.
A Parisian hose novelty features silken stockings buttoned down the leg in scallops with lace Insets and tiny pearl or silk buttons. Fresh colored silk hose of gossamer quality are worn beneath these tango stockings, revealed by slashed skirts and the dance’s twists and twirls.
A dialogue unfolds with a curious mix of humor and restraint as a child’s hair inspires a playful exchange between a Curse girl and her mistress. The mistress, absorbed in a novel, orders the baby’s removal, prompting questions about what the child might do next.
The text advises planning a cohesive hanging plan by grouping pictures by size color and subject before placing them on walls. It suggests staggering heights with long pictures beneath shorter ones and elevating certain works like the Sistine Madonna. It emphasizes respecting the artist's intention and arranging pictures to form a balanced, integrated home display.
Delectable tango garters are displayed with several varieties to tempt milady. The exhibit highlights different styles and options available for purchase.
Dust collects on the dresser overnight and talcum powder sits among the items. A small whisk broom cleans the top, brushes, frames, and bottles should be dusted each morning to prevent dullness on a dainty dresser. Cretonne covers protect the top but are not as pretty as embroidery or lace, with net veiling tying colors into a harmonious display.
A collection of practical tips on kitchen hacks and home care. Hot lemon juice dissolves sugar for lemonade and mint sauce, rust removal uses soap and bath brick polish, heating lemons increases juice, and tip on preserving glassware shapes. Also notes on decorative items like a fancy wrist bag and a black moire purse with gold trim.
A brief report notes a shift from older equipment to a newer device named Tasldatie. Two participants demonstrate the new setup using television and a handset, while another uses a telephone to conduct a two event test. Nas is among those observed in the demonstration.
Revival of petticoats features silk, crepe de chine, net, and lawn in diverse cuts. Styles range from plain straight lengths to lace edged and embroidered versions, with new curved back and front shapes and colored options predicted by French modistes. Embellishments include Valenciennes lace, ribbons, and inserts, as petticoats under dresses remain fashionable and economical.
The article extols cheese as highly nutritious, notes digestion advantages for many, and traces historical prowess of cheese courses at banquets. It describes toasted cheese, cheese blends with butter and wine, and methods to prepare cheese on crackers, with variations including onion and tomato sauces and rabbit dishes.
The article argues pajamas are sensible for boarding and college girls, offering warmth and freedom from nightgown wraparounds. It describes styles from plain brier-stitched sets to elaborate embroidered coats, silk fabrics, and pastel shades, noting turnback collars and monograms as decorative touches.
A well known woman golfer credits her smooth complexion to dissolving a small amount of isinglass in hot milk and applying it to her face, forming an invisible protective coat. If unavailable, gelatin or beaten egg white may be used. After wind exposure, Rose water with lavender or milk can refresh and cleanse the skin.
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