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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
3
Reader tips describe making decorative home items including curtains bed outs and rack side tables, pillow tops and pot holders with instructions. The notice invites readers to send orders to a listed address for these craft items and gifts.
Fashion notes highlight the short length ballerina frock as a versatile daytime to evening look. Luxurious rayons and black lace dominate, with midcalf silhouettes, low necklines, and varied sleeve shapes. Black frocks and slim suits in faille or moire mark summer trends.
The text details hand crocheted items gaining designer appeal including a straw-like brim made from cotton crochet with starch, fish net mesh scarves, fishnet snoods for curls, linen handbag accents, and a fishnet sleeveless bodice. It argues these pieces keep wearers cool and stylish for summer.
The article surveys bathing suit options for the season featuring dressmaker styled rayon draped suits, halter shorts costumes in acetate rayon sharkskin, little girl ruffled suits in rayon taffeta, and princess styles in rich rayon. It notes bright and dusky color ranges, bold color accents, and the strong dressmaker influence shaping swimwear fashion.
Invitations go out for a backyard barbecue themed stay at home entertainment. Attendees are urged to dress in rustic cottons such as gingham chambrays and ticking stripes, with flowery chintzes and mattress ticking for a picturesque, youthful look.
Glass jewelry and accessories described with colorful glass jewels and flower motifs. Earrings bracelets clips necklaces cluster flowers at the throat with superb colorings and attractive design.
A wartime column repeats patriotic rhetoric urging relentless victory over Hitler. It cites Pearl Harbor memory, vows no peace with a dishonorable regime, and mocks diplomatic pause while bomber power, Detroit manufacturing, and the U.S. fleet stand between America and Munich.
The article advises saving soaking water when rehydrating dried fruit to preserve value. It notes sugar needs can be halved if sweetening after cooking. It shows cinnamon toast can be made sugar free by mixing honey with butter. It explains adding baking powder to four eggs in a souffle prevents collapse after baking.
Clever advertisement invites readers to write for a free cookbook filled with yeast bread and cake recipes. Send postcard with name and address to Standard Brands Inc. 691 Washington St New York City.
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