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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
8
Features on summer curves and strapless bras with posture and fit tips from the Corset and Brassiere Association. Includes exercises to enhance bosom lines, guidance on bra types like wired strapless and boned styles, and notes on pattern 4515 sewing patterns plus a pattern catalog offer. Also brief home fashion tips and a recipe garnish idea for baked potatoes.
Dove into the basket bag fad as Dorothy Roe reports. Teens and older girls prefer DIY kits using a wicker basket fabric and muslin. Start with a small basket, add fabric, a wrist handle, a zipper, and secure stitching with heavy thread.
The Charleston Gazette advertises pattern 909 for toddlers and children with applique motifs and transfer parts in sizes 1 through 4. Launa Wheeler promotes new improvements with charts photos and concise directions. Send coins for pattern and book orders to Brooklyn address and receive free weaving instructions in the book.
Iowa City researchers from the University of Iowa College of Medicine warn that while vitamin D prevents rickets, very high daily doses can slow growth and reduce appetite. Studies show 100 units daily prevents rickets, 300 to 400 support growth, but 2,000 units led to slower growth and appetite loss. Medical guidance urges following physician recommendations.
A Philadelphia reader endorses ALU-BRAN cereal as a laxative aid. The ad claims daily intake with milk and water can relieve elimination issues within 16 days. Send empty carton to Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek for a double money back offer.
One hundred and one British brides, aged similarly, begin housekeeping with 101 fine oriental rugs as wedding gifts from Princess Elizabeth. The gifts, arranged by Buckingham Palace staff and the Women’s Voluntary Services, were donated by Shroffs Ltd of Calcutta and delivered in the princess’s name through Earl Mountbatten. Sir Abdul Halim Ghaznavi negotiated with Mountbatten on preliminary exchanges for the gifts.
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