Stockings Shape Attire in Late 16th Century
The article notes women adopted close fitting stockings in the latter part of the 16th century, believing shapely legs gained much in attractiveness by wearing them.
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1945
Page
3
The article notes women adopted close fitting stockings in the latter part of the 16th century, believing shapely legs gained much in attractiveness by wearing them.
Millions switch to Penetro for chest cold relief described as grandma’s remedy with mutton suet base. The ad touts counter irritant and pain relief effects, soothing chest rawness, easing coughing and phlegm, with a two price point 25c or 35c double supply.
A supply sergeant identified as Pearce has been on overseas duty since last September. He entered the Marines in September 1942 and trained at San Diego California. He is listed as currently serving in the corps.
An ad describes FASTEETH alkaline powder to keep false teeth firmly in place and reduce plate odor. It assures comfort and mentions availability at drug stores. A final sentence notes Libitina as the Roman goddess of funerals.
Lt. C. R. Westfall of 2141 West Fourteenth received a diploma certifying membership in the Royal Brotherhood of Aerial Hitchhikers for glider pilots with over 250 flight hours. Sgt. Glenn S. Gruver of Amarillo and Eng land earned the Air Medal while serving with the Eighth Air Force in England. Pvt. Homer H. Bobbitt reported to Ft. Ord California after furlough with stints at Camp Robinson Arkansas.
The Altsman brothers from 1011 North Pierce serve the United States in uniform. Nelson Richard Altsman 19 has spent two years in the Navy in the Central Pacific. His brother Sergeant Charles W. Altsman has more than two years in the Army, trained at Camp Shelby Camp McCain Camp Jackson and stationed in France. Private Elma R. Wardlaw son of Mrs T E Keasler 714 North East Eighth has returned from overseas duty to Fort Sam Houston after four years in the Quartermaster Corps seeing action in New Guinea Australia and the Philippines and earning four campaign stars. Marine Corporal Joe Fowler son of Mr and Mrs Joe S Fowler Sr 700 Fillmore serves in the Third Marine Division on Iwo Jima after enlisting at 17 with action in the Marianas and Guam and he has been in service since 1943.
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