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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
7
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes handbags shape the fall winter look with soft draping and clean lines. She highlights Jenny styles in goatskin with quilted detail, underarm bags with pleats, mock tortoise trim, broadcloth and faille pouches, and the rise of satin evening bags with sequins.
The feature highlights sheer lace trimmed blouses for the young set this fall. Judy Bond, a college girl and stylist, models a batiste blouse while an Indiana rayon crepe piece features triple stitched convertible V neck pearl buttons and french cuffs in white and vivid colors.
Fashion notes highlight short cloth coats with daring fur trims and luxurious wool coats with borders. Fur sleeve accents appear on belted neutrals, with fur yokes and edge binding in Persian or beaver peltry. Designers expand fur use to hats and accessories, signaling a strong fall trend.
A noted designer introduces a dress panel extending from the right shoulder to the hemline. The panel uses lime and red against a black background to emphasize color contrast in formal gowns.
Sequin ornaments on combs include flower motifs popular with top hairdressers and top-knot hairstyles. The best sellers feature designs aimed at adding sparkle to updos and wedding looks.
In Kansas City a laundry chute dumped $1,920 in cash along with clothes when Mrs. Cleota Atwood opened the basement chute. The bills from a guest’s strongbox had gone missing, but the recovered money ends the mystery and leaves everyone happier.
Theodore Harris, 43, a disabled man once charged for zoning violation, will move into a donated home built by 20 St. Louis volunteers. The lot is held in trust for him, supplies from fuel firms and a surplus Capital steamer handrails will form a vine covered fence with a ramp for his motorized three wheeler.
The Sappington school fund report shows 12 519 Saline county students educated at a total cost of 211 803 dollars. Originating in 1857 from a 20 000 dollar trust, the fund funded public and later high school and college education. Current balance 82 500 dollars remains, with the fund having grown toward nearly 300 000 dollars in income.
Washington DC government lifts sales limits allowing growers to sell wool to buyers other than the Commodity Credit Corporation CCC commits to buy all wool offered at ceiling prices through June 30 1946 ceiling about 2 percent above foreign wool prices under review to cut government owned domestic wool price to be competitive with foreign wools
Dr Edwin G Boring Harvard psychologist says pressing fingers in ears helps in loud noise. Blocking sound mass lets the ear distinguish voice tones and other sounds above the din in a machine shop or busy street corner.
Most cotton ginning damage occurs in the first three to four weeks of the season. The cotton is green and damp due to high moisture content in the seed.
Cotton leaves must be removed by chemicals so picking machines work best. Green leaf staining makes cotton difficult to dye and affects quality.
In 1740 New England beliefs claimed potatoes harmed lifespan and health. The superstition linked the tuber to weakness and premature death, reflecting period food fears and cultural anxieties.
Increased towel use requires more frequent washing. Hang towels straight on the line and spread them on racks to dry after use. Do not fold, bunch, or pile wet towels on the floor or in laundry bags. Mildew can form overnight in hot weather.
Palm wine fermented from palm sap is described as a yeast substitute for bread making in Liberia. The note mentions its use in traditional baking and cultivation of fermentation practices.
Minnesota manufacturer plans to can carp and market it grated tuna style under the Lakefish label. The effort aims to create a novel seafood product with a familiar market approach. The announcement signals a new niche in aquatic product branding for a regional producer.
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