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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1935
Page
5
The article highlights rough surfaced fabrics gaining favor in menswear. Gabardines offer light weight breathability and reliable drape for warm weather and belted jackets. Shaggy Shetlands, ceviots, tweeds, and Harris/Donegal patterns remain popular for country and sport looks.
A fragment describes a pattern and features related to hats and socks. The text mentions a hat with a top cord and a brim with a woven edge, noting shaping around the crown and tapers. The passage references a person or figure named Woobrat and a setting near the Peninune region.
For Saturday April 13 the stars forecast a day favoring advancement and approval from authorities in employment and affiliations of prestige. Those born under this sign may gain favorable prospects with power figures though crafty tactics could arise. Notable nativity Frank Woolworth, chain store owner.
Mrs. Virginia Gerace 23 files assault charges against Miss Ann Lucas 22 alleging Lucas rushed, tore veil, struck her after a wedding at St John’s Cathedral. Gerace claims Lucas cried I took my man. Local dispute over groom cited.
Discussion of spring shirt fashions emphasizes deep tones and color harmonies with light suits and sportswear. It highlights pairing blue shirts with yellow ties, British striped shirtings, and neutral gray results from mixed color tints. It also mentions Grover Clark and his book Great Wall Crumbles and a China overview by Mr. Clark.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library lists new arrivals including Dante Vivo by Giovanni Papini a vivid re imagination of Dante Peace and the Plain Man by Norman Angell Agnes Irwin by Agnes Repper Southwest by Laura Adams Armer The England of Charles II by Arthur Bryant and Mungo Park and the Quest of the Niger by Stephen Gwynn The notice highlights travel history and biography titles with brief descriptions of each work.
Lady Nancy Astor becomes a film actress for the first time reenacting her 1919 entrance into the house of commons for the film The Reign of King George to be shown during the Silver Jubilee celebrations. She wears nearly the same clothes as on her historic seat.
Fashion notes trace Argyll plaid influence from 11th century clan symbols to 1935 menswear. The bold wool hosiery and knit ties appear at universities and football crowds, expanding to foulard silk for summer wear. Monks shoes in brown buckskin complete the English sportswear trend.
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