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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
5
The article notes a shift from long skirts to shorter street wear, stressing tidy undergarments such as silk petticoats and frills. It describes an elegant loose sack in black guipure lined with black taffeta, with black mousseline de soie, and a red waved wrap with large cuffed sleeves, red silk puffs, and a red hat trimmed with roses and plumes.
Boleros remain in use for spring costumes and extend into summer. Descriptions show varied shapes fitting many figures, including a bolero with lace straw braids on hats and an illustrated red cloth costume featuring a corselet skirt, princess lines, deep circular frill, and gold embroidered ecru details.
The article details growing girls fashions from 1901, explaining five gore skirts for Misses in serge, homespun, and other fabrics. It covers cutting, placement of front and side panels, back fullness, trimming, and fitting, plus notes on fabrics, lining, and blouse waists for woolen dresses.
Weiser reports a capital hill wedding as Seth L Roberta of this city married Miss Lulu May Russell at the bride’s Boise home on Monday evening August 12. Rev R B Wright spoke the vows. Glenn K Shawhan served as best man. Miss Edith K George of Ashdwell was bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Weiser. A pleasant party for Dr Numbers and wife featured lanterns, Nile, and prizes for Mrs Hawthorn and Mr Koy Burley, with many gifts. A reception honored Rev F J Lachner of All-Hollows College with Whist, music, and refreshments. Friday, ChristAan Endeavor social at A Watson’s on the Flat included solos by Franc Davis, Mrs Ashman, Lilian Turner, Burton L Twitchell, and college songs. Misses Keyes hosted friends on Academy Hill with games and late refreshments. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve cured severe sores on Mrs Nannie Galleger of La Grange, Ga, praised as a quick, effective remedy.
The piece describes cuff and waist styles focusing on shorter front lengths, lack of pouching, and a fit resembling the French waist. Necks and waistlines are gathered, backs lightly draped, with few tucks and no neck fullness. Simpler designs favored.
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