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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
8
Fashion editors advise women to revamp existing wardrobes rather than buy new. Techniques include inserting waistbands, extending skirts with contrasting bands, using grosgrain ribbons, decorative tapes, and new seams to refresh dresses and suits without full replacements.
The article outlines sewing tricks from using eyelet bands to remodel plain dresses and create a matching coat lining. It recommends a thermoplastic dress form for quick fitting, patchwork hems, long and short coat refinements, and practical hemming fixes using tape or waistband detours to adjust lengths.
W B Hill of Memphis demonstrated a system at the National Association of Home Builders convention in Chicago that threads slotted pipes through inaccessible areas of new buildings. A perforated pipe delivers a chemical toxic blow to termites in hidden tunnels, showing live termites in a model home to prove the method’s effectiveness.
Iowa State agronomist Joe Robinson warns against chasing a new look in crop varieties. He emphasizes performance records over novelty and notes that hybrid corn lines for certification depend on corn yield test results, with some varieties produced by single firms.
A spring fashion note highlights suits as a sign of the season. It praises crisp silhouettes in colors from pastels to grays and browns. Navy remains smart, with pinks and oranges offered as accent tones for the ensemble.
A photo from the New Jersey Experiment Station illustrates mosquito control zones. The image highlights field areas where larval habitat management and chemical control may be applied to reduce mosquito populations.
A vintage sewing pattern entry advertises a handsome bib apron with a yellow and brown or purple and lavender pansy pocket. It highlights organdy trim options and multiple fabric choices while noting high demand and longer delivery times for popular patterns.
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