Farmers look ahead to 1947 crops and prices
The 1946 wheat crop set a record while Iowa's October egg output rose over 1945. Dairy and livestock prospects include soybeans as dairy feed, scarce red clover seed, timber as a winter crop, and potential early hog price peaks. Cattle feeders show continuing strength with record stocker shipments, and farmers brace for equipment shortages and parts delays this winter.
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Iowa State College Agricultural Economics Department
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Plays Dual Role Dress Jacket Transforms Wardrobe
A versatile costume shows a short dinner dress that with a coordinating jacket becomes a chic cocktail suit. The jacket trims align green sequins on a white blouse to form decorative buttons, illustrating a multi purpose design favored by well dressed women for mid season into spring.
Scarf Transforms Dickey Into Fashion Accessory
A satin woven Echo scarf is described as a versatile garment turning a simple dickey into a striking piece. The article touts jewel color combinations and suggests several scarfs for color accents and styling options like draped overskirt or fluttering headwear.
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Dickey
Fads and Fancies Highlight Velvet Fashion Trends
Airy evening gowns in chiffon return, with velvet dominating lounging robes, hostess gowns, and black velvet slacks. Black velvet wraps with side fastenings and scalloped edges feature prominently. Mandarin jackets paired with velvet slacks present a chic at home look. Velvet pajamas with gold braid and white velvet negligees with marabou trim are also noted.
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