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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
6
Hats seize fashion chatter as Ascot highlights hat prominence in England and Tyrolean styles sweep globally. Winter winds in Australia keep coats tight while designers draw on sources from many lands to craft jaunty headpieces.
This week starts a needlework feature offering exclusive designs in embroidery crochet tapestry and other forms by Laura Wheeler a renowned overseas expert A new design is shown weekly with an easy step by step pattern to guide beginners and veterans The first design a peacock bedspread appears opposite and readers can order the practical pattern today
Prankish winter headwear steals the spotlight with ribbons of every hue and bold velvet bows. Black hats soar from drab to dazzling with gay feather accents and rainbow ribbons. Luxurious water-leather and dramatic crown shapes recall a stage masque while brims bow and rise in playful, high drama.
Advance Spring fashion shows reveal trends for winter wear and next year’s styles. Natural tones like beige and camel-hair gain prominence, paired with dark shades, and a three quarter length boxy tweed coat is recommended. Versatile woollens reduce need for bulky coats, with greens and yellows flattering redheads and creating a tailored look.
The passage describes an abundance of hats with high crowns jaunty brims and feather ornaments. It notes their mountaineering vibe and suggests they complete a winter ensemble celebrating twinter fashion and cheerful style.
A garbled moral note on speech and rumor from a New York Morning Telegram style item. It quotes a dinner toast about women and a mis-set caption, then reflects on three gates of speech before telling any tale.
The excerpt notes that wearing two light coats provides more warmth than one heavy coat, advocating a woollen jumper and cardigan combo. It cites attractive matching outfits seen in shops, including pale yellow greens grey and powder wine tones, highlighting new color pairings.
The author argues practical fashion like under-suits, berets, and wool jumpers stay popular while playful fads fade. They note color, silhouette revivals such as Gibson Girl and leg of mutton sleeves may return, urging tasteful color combinations and self-awareness in adapting styles.
Poem fragment with playful rhymes about vegetables and affection. References cauli and lettuce, a note from B. Jones, mentioning absence and longing. Imagery centers on garden produce and a light humorous vow of marriage between vegetables.
The piece discusses evolving Gibson Girl trends with lighter, modified garments. It foresees subtle curves, controlled silhouettes, and varied undergarments shaping the figure, predicting a fashionable yet sensible look.
Haricot beans soaked overnight in water then drained. Add 2 quarts fresh water with a pinch of mace, 20a dripping, and diced turnip, tomatoes, onion and celery. Boil beans for three hours, rub through a sieve, then stir in one pint milk, chopped parsley, and salt to taste.
The Cookery Corner offers guidance on making elegant home baked cakes for afternoon tea. It promotes cake making as an art that is easy with proper techniques and includes a concise, though fragmented, recipe note featuring butter corn flour baking powder and apricot jam with almonds.
A reflection on baking that the same fundamental methods apply year after year regardless of cake variety. It questions novelty in technique while reaffirming consistency in foundational steps.
The instruction describes creaming butter and sugar, beating in eggs, adding baking powder and corn flour, mixing again, and spooning into greased patty tins. Bake for about ten minutes until done, then cool on a rack. Top with jam and sprinkle chopped almonds.
A fragment notes that many new cakes cause fewer troubles than old ones and suggests embracing new varieties to greet changing times, with a casual hint about warm preparation.
A recipe fragment describes butter and sugar creamed together then mixed with sifted flour and cornflour. Shape portions on a greased sheet, bake ten minutes at a moderate oven until lightly browned, cool before removing, and store in an air tight tin when cold.
Practical home guidance on skin and hair hygiene. It covers cleansing, pore care, toning lotions, scalp dandruff remedies, tooth cleaning routines, mouthwash use, and eye care. Specific formulas include benzoin tincture with water, bay rum scalp tonic, salicylic and sulfur mix for dandruff, and weak thoracic acid or milk as eye wash. Strong emphasis on cleanliness and moderation in cosmetics.
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer starlet Lynne Carver models a striking mustard coat with large black lapels of Persian lamb and a black wool dress trimmed with leather. She pairs a felt hat, Persian lamb, black suede gloves and bag with open toe shoes featuring a gold trim accent.
A fragment discusses using tepid water and gentle washing for skin care. It notes a soluble horn substance may be required to maintain protection over time and suggests warming water when needed. The passage reads like a medical or cosmetic advisory with uncertain terminology.
A fragment discusses complexion depending on diet and exercise. It notes that fresh fruit and vegetables improve skin clarity and health, and that a raw vegetable can be eaten in salad. The text is garbled but centers on dietary influence on complexion and overall condition.
An advertisement promotes Heenzo as a rapid, low-cost cure for nose throat and chest ailments. It claims the product can be used as nasal antiseptic for catarrh and colds, a throat gargle, and an internal remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, and influenza, urging readers to order from stores.
Keep lips dainty in rough weather with a touch of cold cream before going outside to prevent dryness and cracking. Apply inside and outside the lips. For hands, use glycerine immediately after washing while hands are still wet to maintain softness.
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