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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1932
Page
2
The article notes fashion cycles from skimpy 1920s flappers to full floor-length gowns with high waistlines and broadened shoulders. It cites Victorian and medieval influences, with green crepe gowns, velvet capes, and long body-fitting waists returning in modern designs.
Miss Helen Cornelius of Harper's Bazaar declares the year favors quality over quantity for all women regardless of income. She urges readers to invest in standout accessories, suggesting a wardrobe shift from numerous gowns to versatile collar and cuff ensembles for a refined look.
Velvet textiles flood year fashion with crepe velvets in light to heavy weights and fur velvets resembling ermine and mink. Designers showcase gowns with voluminous skirts and full flaring hems, while velvet appears in daywear, lingerie, robes, gloves, shoes, hats, and even nap fabrics across Paris runways.
A bold wide brim velvet picture hat makes a striking fashion statement. The piece described as the “hipek velvet” era highlight, signals a notable trend in headwear and social style.
New and novel by Cherie Nicholas explores clever unusual evening wear and jackets. Describes bolero silhouettes in sheer fabrics, black velvet dress details, ermine cape styling, and a debutante look suited for a sorority sister’s wedding.
A fashion note highlights a plaid velvet trim piece meant to complement fur coats. The article extols its charm and suggests pairing with a fur outerwear ensemble for a refined look.
The article recounts Kate Walker, keeper at Robbins Reef Lighthouse near New York, who tended the light for decades and rescued mariners, and a North American tale of Anns Gind formerly Tom Rowley, a drummer boy revealed as a girl after the war. It notes their courage and hidden pasts and places them in a larger pattern of female endurance.
The Merry Little Breezes seek creatures to play with but find most are busy. Peter Rabbit alone refuses the romp, claiming he must finish clearing brambles and building new paths, urging others to try work too. The breezes spread the surprising news that Peter is working instead of playing.
The note states that standing orders observed in Rome and in the British House of Commons remain in effect, with a history spanning over two centuries. It highlights longstanding parliamentary procedures and governance continuity.
Wolverine Quarter Berry Newman has established himself as the first string quarterback for the University of Michigan this season. He is regarded as one of the top players in the Western center, showcasing strong play and leadership.
A 1933 poem by Douglas Malloch discusses daily choices as moral tests. The speaker argues life is a long path where one rises or falls step by step, with no dramatic triggers to warn of danger. True character shows through gradual decisions and compromises.
A stylish coat for sports and town wear features granite gray ribbed wool with a gray trim. It is offered in a mod style from Broyere, with a red and gray scarf adding a colorful accent.
A warning note states a person can avoid drowning in the Great Salt Lake by keeping the head above water and staying afloat.
A 1912 WNU Service note highlights humorous exam standbys such as misapplied medical advice and misquoted history. It lists head wounds treated with a neck tourniquet, jokes about Manga Carta and Wherry, and quips on universal suffrage and flowers for life events.
In a 1925 remark linked to the Hell Syndicate and Borvica, Hollywood Fifi jokes that the younger generation appears dizzy, suggesting the cradle rocking hand may have overcorrected. The remark frames social commentary with a sensational flair.
A concise guide lists classic sauces including Onion, German, and Dutch styles. It details quantities for butter, flour, onions, tomatoes or tomato substitutes, water, and seasonings, with serving suggestions for meats, fish, and vegetables.
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