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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1934
Page
10
The article notes a shift from heavy linen tablecloths to colorful crash cloths and sheer linens, with new rayon options that imitate silk. It highlights white satin damask and hand woven Russian linen for special tables, Bohemian dinner cloths, lace cloths like Tuscany and Egypt Gazelle, then urges mattress covers and fine sheets as welcome gifts for brides.
The article highlights wedding veil styles a short swirling sunburst veil rising in popularity, long and shoulder length veils, and hat attachments. It covers gowns in white satin or organza, color weddings with silk illusion, and pastel veils to harmonize with gowns. It also notes advances in percale sheets, linens, and spreads for summer homes and entertaining.
The author notes hot winds and scarce moisture test garden beds yet iris and peonies remain resilient. He praises eremurus and hemmerocallis varieties and highlights standout irises such as Morning Splendor Jubilee and Mlle Schwartz, plus lemon lilies and fragrant fraxinella.
Beach fashion in Cedar Rapids features bathing suits of rubber crepe praised for smart styling and packability. A sample shows a backless soft red blue and green plaid with matching shoes and cap, a suction cap to keep hair dry and shoes that fold flat for packing.
Reporter notes practical yet beautiful wedding gift ideas for June weddings. Sample items include walnut end tables with shelves, a walnut folding servette rack, Venetian blinds, mirrors for light and depth, a walnut card table fire screen, ivory framed flower prints, a teaball in sapphire glass, and gold encrusted sterling pieces. Porch furniture and studio couches suited for small homes are also suggested alongside garlanded candelabras and gold salt and pepper sets.
A list of affordable bridal party gift ideas is offered including Silver solitaire vase with leaf base rhinestone jewelry flat gold key ring beaded bag and carved ivory cigarette holder. For ushers ideas include gold pencil lighter vest pocket lighter ivory cigarette holder belt buckle tie clip sets leather billfolds pen knife and key containers.
The bridegroom bears duties for wedding flowers, supplying the bride’s bouquet, bouquets for the maid of honor and bridesmaids, and for both mothers. He should consult the bride and bridesmaids on flowers and outfits and provide boutonnières for the wedding party.
Local dealers report practical demand from modern girls for wedding shoes that can be worn later with other costumes. New double purpose slippers include riblin piques and linens with graceful high heels and bows. Satin pumps and a brocaded linen White pair also offer dressy options with tinting and Louis heels.
Backless and tailored nighties dominate the season with ivory satin gowns, lace jackets, and bold colors like butterscotch and orchid. Classic and Colonial inspired designs appear in triple sheer chemises, Dresden prints, and silk glove satin options, plus practical pongee pajamas for travel and camping.
A pastel square of net with a ruffled edge instantly glamourizes many frocks. The n et can be worn in several ways with a standout style using a V-neck cowl and a contrasting clip such as pink net with a blue clip. Pale green lace and net jabots with a matching linen pocketbook complete the travel case look.
An electric fan placed before the window draws odors of cooling food out of the kitchen and dining room. Set on an end table before any window the fan will rapidly clear the air in the room.
A decade of domestic electrical aids is highlighted with kitchen power mixers and laundry lights. Advice covers blue daylight bulbs for laundry, pilot iron alerts, in bathroom heaters, dual shaving lights, corner cupboards, recessed shelves, and a telephone outlet. Clock controlled ovens promise meals ready on return.
Basque stripes and carnival colors debut in a local towel collection featuring kitchen towels in bold patterns and pastels. The line includes 22 by 44 inch bath towels, 36 by 72 inch sheets, Turkish towels, face towels, washcloths in 12 to 18 inch squares, and six packs of dish towels in white blue orchid or green. Brides may order monograms from local stores and households are advised to stock eight towels or more for a new home.
Absorbent paper towels prove handy for drying hands and wiping gravy pans. Use them to drain any food cooked in fat, helping keep utensils and surfaces cleaner and safer in the kitchen.
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