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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1936
Page
20
Local page surveys show a move toward brighter colors and sportier lines in men’s furnishings and clothing. The trend features colored shirts bold ties and patterned fabrics with a mix of gray and tan suits, belt back styles, and lighter hats, reflecting eastern influence meeting midwest taste.
The article estimates Italy will operate about 5,500 military aircraft by December 1936 if current construction continues. It notes rapid expansion of Italy's air force and ongoing production efforts across multiple plants.
Old-time advice on gentlemanly footwear meets modern mass production as custom lasts expand across price points. The trend favors rounded toes over sharp points, plain-toe and wing-tip styles, monk-inspired strap models, and rugged reversed calf leathers with rubber soles suited to sports and street wear.
A fashion column surveys spring topcoats from the balmacaan to the box coat with covert cloth and tweed. It notes the balmacaan as ideal for weather between seasons, the box coat as dressy and versatile, and highlights tweeds, sharkskin wool, reversible models, double breasted designs, Duke of Kent lapels, and camel hair fabrics in tan hues.
Style leaders declare wrists vary and need dressing up. The French cuff offers a neat, cuff linked option for dressier and business wear, contrasting with the older lace and barrel cuffs. It is soft, starchless, easy to wear, and enhances appearance with cuff links.
The passage asserts emeralds, flawless in quality, are the most precious stones and surpass diamonds in value. It presents a generalized claim about gem desirability without citing sources or context.
The article traces the evolution of sports jackets from double to single breasted styles and highlights gusset-sleeve jackets with back pleats and vents. It notes the English shooting jacket origin, the Clark Gable influence, and the shift toward simpler backs with various knife pleats and belts.
Archaeologists report a two millennia old crossword puzzle found on Crete. The artifact, etched on a tablet, suggests early wordplay and clue-like elements connected to ancient Greek literacy practices.
Article notes a shift from traditional supporter shorts to medium-length briefs with elastic waistbands. Designers address thigh rubbing by extending leg coverage while preserving snug fit. Spring forecast highlights new fabrics and updates from Men's Wear editors.
The description highlights shorts with hip and seat fullness, some buttoned front and some elastic waist styles. Woven fabric underwear with gay plaids checks and tar tans inspire fresh shorts designs. A new open-weave lint-free cloth offers low resistance air flow and comes in solid colors.
All wool underwear is not necessarily better than part wool underwear. Wool adds heat most effectively at about twenty five percent. Beyond that extra wool mainly adds weight with diminishing warmth.
The article notes shifts in athletic undergarments with a range of rib widths in plain flat-rib cloths and matched shirts. One piece suits resembling supporter shorts gain popularity for their loose fit, especially in rayon and synthetic yarn fabrics, while woven shorts are praised by some.
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