Struggling Ken Faces Summer Lessons on a Wyoming Ranch
In the Saddle Back on the McLaughlin ranch, Ken endures a rough morning as he faces failing exam grades and the prospect of long summer study. His father Captain McLaughlin scolds him for laziness while the family and foreman Gus prepare for Frontier Days, rodeo work, and new horses.
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Ken
Cigarette
Thais
Howard
Laramie
McLaughlin
Rob McLaughlin
Rabbit
Nell McLaughlin
Nell
Bryn Mawr
Neil McLaughlin
Gypsy
Gus
Shorty
Fur Hat and Bag Ensembles Add Drama to Fall Costumes
Fashion notes highlight fur in coats and trims with coordinated hat and bag sets. Two outfits showcase ocelot and black leather or black seal with mink accents, plus jewelry and accessories to complete the look. Emphasis on brown palettes and fur leftovers inspiring new pieces.
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John Frederics
Western Newspaper Union
Rayon taffeta gains high fashion rank for fall gowns
A new fall program elevates rayon taffeta for dress-up gowns and blouses with a short dinner dress in black rayon taffeta and a demure apron front. Pale pink ruching accents the look while rayon now proves durable with tests for strength and seam slippage guiding buyers.
Lace Bodices and Dull-Black Sheath Dresses Featured
The article notes outfits with dull-black sheath dresses paired with half lace bodices, highlighting a refined style. The description emphasizes the lace detail atop the fitted dresses and the overall elegant silhouette.
Gabardine powered ration free shoes debut in durable plastic
New non ration footwear features gabardine uppers and plastic soles that wear like leather. Styles include strap sandals with open toes, Mary Jane platforms, a gabardine platform pump with patent heel, and backless open toe pumps with grosgrain bows.
Trapunto Trim Adds Glamour to Velvet Frocks This Fall
The trapunto quilting trend returns for fall and winter with bright velveteen dresses. Stores offer ready outfits while patterns and materials are available at fancy work departments for DIY embellishment. Even beginners can add a gala touch to an afternoon velvet dress with simple stitching.
Home Front Craft: Painted Coffee Table Pattern
Ruth Wyeth Spears presents a simple framework for a coffee table built from lumber with end shelves. The cream painted table features a blue and red morning glory design under glass, edged by a tan fabric and finish boards. Pattern No. 254 offers full dimensions and material lists for novices.
Moroline Hair Tonic Promoted for Lustrous, Tame Hair
Consumers urged to use Moroline Hair Tonic in an oversized bottle of 25c as a daily grooming solution. Advertisers claim it keeps unruly hair under control and adds shine, noting wide availability across retailers.
Mexico One-Party Rule Highlighted by PRM
One party dominates Mexico politics as the official government party, the PRM, or Partido Revolucionario Mexicano, encompasses the state. The note frames PRM as the sole official party in the political system.
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Mexico
P.R.M
Partido Revolucionario Mexicano
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