Geraldine Fitzgerald and a Hollywood path to Wuthering Heights
A portrait of Geraldine Fitzgerald from Dublin who built her career from Gate Players to English theater and Hollywood. The piece notes Her roles in The Turn of the Tide and The Mill on the Floss before Dark Victory and Wuthering Heights and mentions Crosby and other stars, plus industry quirks.
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Wuthering Heights
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Heathcliffe
Dublin
Ireland
Gate Players
Geraldine
England
New York Theater
Hollywood
Warner Brothers
Samuel Goldwyn
Lace Trends Spotlight This Summer Fashion Fete
Lace dominates this season with hats gowns and accessories in sheer textures and intricate trims. The article highlights three lace frocks crafted by Bruyere Vera Borea and Molynoeaux, featuring two-tone patterns sheer mesh and pleated balloon sleeves in horizon blue and pastel tones.
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Bruyere
Vera Borea
Paris
Horizon
Molyneaux
Western Newspaper Union
All America raincape for girls with map design
A stylish rain cape for young girls features a printed map of the United States with rivers and mountains and borderlines. It is offered with a matching babushka or with an attached hood for weather protection.
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United States
Pleated Skirt in Summer Fabrics Trend
Skirts and blouses stay popular as warm weather arrives with spun rayon linen and cotton fabrics. The pleated all around skirt proves practical in summer fabrics, supporting multiple outfit changes with lower laundering needs than full dresses.
Feminine Frills On Shirtwaists Proliferate in Sportswear
Shirtwaists remain prominent in fashion with frills and ruffles yet show updated touches such as pleated fullness and color contrasts. Examples include a rose top with navy skirt, pink and white striped tops with pink shirts, and pastel frocks with bright cummerbunds at the waist.
Pocket Interest Watch for Peg-Topped Skirts
A compact feature notes a pocket watch style gate or decorative element designed for peg-topped pockets found on daytime and evening skirts, highlighting a vintage fashion detail and its practical appeal.
Nail Use On Farm: Nail Selection And Techniques
Rutgers University study notes cost of a varied nail kit is negligible. A dozen nail varieties from half to three pounds each form an effective kit. Proper nail size and count, clinching technique, and wood preparation determine joint strength. Use dry wood, drive perpendicular when possible, avoid shiners, and prefer boxing nails when wood splits.
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New Jersey College
Rutgers University
Price Reports In Planning Egg Program Urged for Poultrymen
Poultry instructor F. P. Jeffrey of Rutgers University urges poultrymen to study monthly egg prices before planning annual programs. He notes large eggs gain value in fall while small eggs are more profitable in spring. USDA figures show 53 percent of annual production occurs March through June. December and January have seen declines in egg market as receipts rise. Data from 1924-30 and 1931-37 NY egg receipts show January shares of annual totals increasing from 5.6 percent to 7.4 percent.
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F. P. Jeffrey
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Rutgers University
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Vitamins for Better Eggs from Hen Rations
Dr M Bethke and associates at Ohio Experiment Station conclude vitamins in hen rations affect egg quality and quantity. Findings show low vitamin D in ration reduces eggs vitamin D content. cod liver oil supplies vitamin D better than ergosterol. hens with most vitamin D lay eggs richest in this vitamin. vitamin D in eggs matches the form ingested by the hen.
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M. Bethke
Ohio
Country Home Magazine
Fort Yukon Lights Help Poultry Birds Rest and Lay
Fort Yukon, once a mining post, shifted to fur trade but faced a poultry problem as birds labored by sunlit nights. Distraught by their weight loss and failure to lay, Alaska solved the issue by introducing lights to regulate the hens’ laying cycle.
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Fort Yukon
Alaska
Strawberries and Classic Desserts From Devonshire Shortcake to Chiffon Pie
A compact guide to strawberry desserts including Devonshire Shortcake and Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Recipes describe crusted bread mold method, gelatin based chiffon pie, and old fashioned shortcake with steps, ingredients, and chilling times. Strong emphasis on strawberries, sugar, cream, and serving ideas.
Charming Cotton Pattern No. 1747 and No. 1527
No. 1747 offers a junior frock with snug sleeves basque bodice and wide skating skirt, plus tailored shorts with slim yoke, in calico gingham or percale trimmed with ric rac. No. 1527 features a plain tailored skirt with narrow sash belt and a shirt waist blouse, in linen gingham dotted swiss or crepe with feminine frills. Sizes and yardage detailed. order from Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
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Bing Crosby Radio Veterans
Virginia Vale
Bing Crosby
Universal Sound Room
Heaven
Crosby
Ernc Rapee
Jane Froman
Jan Peerce
Screen Guild
Columbia
Rapee
America
Screen
Andrews Sisters
Brooklyn
N. Y
Rudy Vallee
Lewis Stone
Union
By Cherie Nicholas
Edith M. Barber
B&o
W. Naghten
Columbez
Photography
Peums
Fama
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