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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1926
Page
6
A fragment notes silk garments described as cobwebby soft lingerie. The cropped line hints at fabric texture and style from a catalog or advertisement style entry. The source presents a brief, evocative product snippet without broader context.
A fashion writer praises vibrant lingerie showcasing French indestructible voile and Crepe meteor with Ninon. Features include high French waistlines, narrow straps, back buttons, lace appliqué, feather stitching, and bold coral, pink, peach colors. Lounge pajamas in black crepe with Futurist handpainted design complete the range.
The article advertises a bran shampoo made by boiling bran in water for 20 minutes then straining, to be used with soap for soft fluffy hair. It also notes lisle hose worn with low-heeled brown oxfords for travelers, highlighting current fashion.
The article discusses affordable milk based substitutes for potatoes to stretch grocery budgets. It highlights cream soups custards chowders and meat pies as nourishing alternatives and suggests using milk with starchy foods to preserve value. It also notes ripe bananas as a potato substitute and recommends varied accompaniments and baked goods to keep meals appealing.
Witty musings on marriage from a bygone era advise brides to adapt to their husbands tastes. The piece describes old fashioned beauty routines and breakfast-table expectations, noting inconsistency is the spice of marital life and urging practicality over vanity.
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