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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1918
Page
9
Poem about Our Lady of Sorrows contrasts ruin with royal token crown. Local social notes list visitors and residents such as Marion Couthony Su and Mrs J B Drose visiting Wilmington area. Mothers Day service announced at South Side Baptist. Plus a wheat muffin demonstration by North Carolina Sorosis club tomorrow at 11.
A feature on feminine summer fashion highlighting the unending appeal of the wide droopy hat with silk leghorn and floral decoration. It notes sashes as essential accessories, a blue grosgrain ribbon with a tan wool motif, and embroid ered worsteds. The piece also mentions net chemisettes, oxford suits, and fashionable fringe on frocks.
Instructions describe making a neck opening in the center of a yard and a half by yard and a half square, pulling fabric over the head, forming sleeves by seaming, and adding decorative corded straps. Optional further cuts on front and back with ribbon or metallic fabric cords.
Mr and Mrs James R Crowell of Charlotte are in the city for the weekend staying at the Wilmington hotel. Mrs C W Mulford of Phoenix spent yesterday in the city en route to her sister’s home on Castle Hayne road for a multi day visit. Mrs C D Upchurch has returned to Raleigh after a pleasant stay with her parents on North Fifth street. The King’s Daughters ministering circle picnic will be held Tuesday at Greenville Farm with special cars from Front and Princess streets at 11 am. lunch included. proceeds go to the visiting nurse fund. Visitors welcome. Harrelson and Miss Effie M George of Pender County were married at J D Mote’s home on North Fifth street Friday at 5 pm and a small reception followed. Mrs Harrelson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs BE George. the groom is a respected local businessman. Tableau a success as junior class plays draw praise and liberty bond support. Misses Jane and Ethel Wood cited for planning. students built lighting effects without cost.
A retailer highlights a range of hats dresses and corsets priced from 1.98 to 14.95 with emphasis on affordable wardrobe upgrades. The notice markets styles and value for shoppers seeking period apparel options.
Hats are not doing anything by halves this season. They range from small to expansive brims with flat crowns and trim. Straw styles are rough, tailored lines strict, and all white creations seek perfect purity. Wings breasts straw ribbons flowers all appear spotless as hats grow lovelier the longer you look.
The woman of style discrimination will wear corsets properly fitted to ensure correct silhouette with comfort. Frolaset and R. & G. front facing corsets LaGrecque and Belk's Special back racing offered. Prices from 98c to 10.00. Surgical fittings and abdominal supports a specialty.
The ad promotes DeBevoise and Model Brassieres as healthful undergarments. It emphasizes proper fit by a corsetiere, with models tailored to figures. Prices range from 50c to 2.00, highlighting hygienic support and aesthetics.
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