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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
10
Reginald W. Peel was named commodore to succeed Sir Edgar Britten and will become permanent commander of the S. S. Queen Mary flagship. Peel joined Cunard in 1900 and has commanded several large liners.
Arthur Brisbane outlines England's plan to store food in worked out coal mines for at least a year as fears rise of submarine warfare disrupting supplies. He notes the president's peace tour in South America and critiques Hitler's regime while highlighting Japan's birth rate and bridge competition. The column mentions Basil Zaharoff's death and the era's labor and marriage trends.
A fashion column celebrates warm winter jackets and hip length coats in Tyrolean and plaid wool, highlighting short jackets, wool shirts, and embroidered knits. It notes vivid color schemes, handknit accents, and the trend toward plaid shirts in campus and office wear with decorative yarn flowers and bright bindings.
The article showcases exquisite petit point evening bags by Madame Jones of Vienna. A black Lyon velvet cape sets off a colorful bag, while a quilted satin coat pairs with a unique shaped bag and new handle, conveying aristocratic elegance and youthful charm.
Velvet emerges as the smartest material with many varieties including velveteen pane lame and plaid prints. Black remains the Paris favorite while greens reds and browns gain popularity. Used in tailored suits under fur capes and dressy ensembles with lame blouses. Velveteen outfits include street dresses and jacket suits with plaid woolen blouses.
The piece notes the heel as a key style element for women aiming for height and elegance in evening wear. It contrasts towering heels with flat sandals for Greek inspired gowns and highlights how fabric covered heels and jewel embellishments brighten formal looks. It also observes the growing significance of heels as costume accessories matching hair ornaments and corsages.
Three elegantly dressed women at Longchamp showcased tunic wool costumes with Persian lamb borders defining the silhouette. One Jodelle coat featured a wide lamb border forming a bib like front collar.
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