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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1933
Page
20
A famed authority on beauty explains when to start skin care, emphasizing early teens for oily or dry skin. details cleansing, massages, and creams, plus home formulas for face and neck care. The guide covers toners, astringents, lotions, and remedies for blackheads and acne, with caution on pore care and aging signs.
The article surveys 1920s style trends with pastel hues and bold color names like pansy blue, detailing outfits for daywear and golf or tennis looks. It highlights color coordination, fabrics such as crepe and Russian cord, and silhouettes from tubular evening gowns to slim lines and short skirts.
Paris reports a fashion craze where belts become trim and accessories. Hats resembling sea shells, hairpieces, and colorful ribbons transform outfits. Designers describe using belts as scarves and wrist ties, while button tops offer quick wardrobe updates.
Paris June 2 Three prominent bridal gowns from Worth Patou and Mainbocher are highlighted for summer weddings. Elizabeth Prothingham wore Mainbocher with a three row white crepe gown and an ornate veil. Marie Louise de Suie alle promisé a Patou white satin dress with a wasp waist and long veil. Mile. de Galffier d Hoxtroy chose Worth white satin with a tube veil secured by satin tassels and a sheaf of calla lilies.
A description extols an ornamental yet practical styles de riboon garment that holds costumes steady in place. It emphasizes secure wear without blading, offering a bold, nonchalant look. The text notes its sturdiness and owner appeal, with confident claims of solid junk deterring slips.
Patchwork quilt patterns used two materials to form the strawball design kept for its easy construction and striking balance. White and colored fabrics create a classic snowball look, with complete instructions, a diagram, and a yardage chart for single and double beds. Send 100 to The Charleston Gazette craft Dept NYC for the pattern.
A historical note on mackerel season and year round availability with large Atlantic catches, detailing seasonal coastal shifts from Virginia to Newfoundland and guiding homemakers on fat‑conscious cooking methods for haddock and mackerel in a period tone. Includes a haddock recipe and baking instructions with minor OCR errors.
Paris reports that luxury fashion and related French industries face scrutiny at the London conference. Delegates will weigh tariffs on gowns perfumes jewelry and leather goods, with France seeking relief to sustain its luxury exports and economic stability.
Readers are invited to transform their wardrobes with pattern 2002 and 2604 for sizes 14 through 46, featuring cape styles, ethereal prints, and bewitching frocks. The Anné Adams Fashion Book showcases Paris-inspired models, plus patterns for juniors and kids. Catalog and pattern together cost 25 cents. send requests to The Charleston Gazette Pattern Department, 348 W 1st Street, New York City.
A long OCR style layout presents recipes and menus for a prenuptial party and dinner for two, including chilled chicken loaf, stuffed tomatoes with cottage cheese and onions, mint cake frosting, pimiento sauce, strawberry shortcake, various salads, and a wedding refreshments menu. It lists ingredients and steps for gelatin molds, mayonnaise mixes, chocolate cake, and fruit cake, with quantities, directions, and serving notes, all in period home cooking tone.
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