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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
8
A trio of crocheted party dresses for six year old, two year old, and a younger girl showcases mercerized cotton frocks. Each outfit emphasizes washable, low ironing care, with puff sleeves, ribbons, crochet buttons, and matching belts. Suggestions include using crochet to lengthen or trim existing dresses, with care for practical play and school wear.
A collage of reflections on advertising as window into past society. The narrator recalls vivid hotel memories, a Hopi encounter correcting compass myths, and a critique of Russia's autocratic system with mordant humor about death and flowers.
Cherie Nicholas notes that sleek black gowns dominate early fall style with gleaming satin or Jersey silhouettes. Dramatic drape effects flat ter the figure, and tops feature tall draped toques, creating a striking monochrome trend.
Paris fabric houses reveal fall costume collections with softer plain silks and duller rayons. Intricate rayons feature pebbled crushed textures with matelasse patterns, Ottoman ribs, and varied surfaces. Serge and twill appear in delicate silks and metals. neon inspired lames use colored metal yarns. Novelty velvets range from dull to medium luster with printed gold or satin backs. Metals and jacquards show Paisley, Persian, Byzantine, Oriental, and Eighteenth century motifs.
Autumn fashion shifts from coats to capes with sleek fur trims. Martial and Armand unveil a brown wool three piece costume for women featuring a full front skirt, leopard gilet, and a hip length circular brown wool coat with a leopard skin collar knotted under the chin.
Autumn fashion favors box-pleated skirts with built up waists. The new look raises the waist by sculpting the sides of the skirt, creating a distinctive silhouette.
A Los Angeles newspaper man patents a new surf sled shown by Miss Althea Martin. The device features a streamlined pontoon nose to float the rider safely and a stabilizer shield at the tail to keep a straight course, reducing surf dangers.
Christopher D. Sullivan named chief of Tammany Hall succeeding the late James J. Dooling. Following his election Grover Whalen withdrew as mayoral candidate in favor of Senator Royal S. Copeland. Sullivan has long been a member of the party.
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