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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
6
Fashion notes offer thrifty ways to refresh a school wardrobe by restyling old garments. Projects include turning a vest and trousers into a three piece suit, converting a dress into a jumper, and recasting a camel hair coat. Visuals show plaid trims, looped braid accents, and fringe details to add style on a budget.
A man tailored suit with an easy skirt and three button flap pocket jacket offers a year round basic for wardrobes. Jacket pairs with slacks and other skirts while the skirt with blouses. A plaid beret and large velvet bag by Alfreda mark a bold accessory trend.
Summer experience has shown that a feather or flower in the hair can create stunning headpieces. The trend has evolved into elaborate hats combining flowers, ostrich plumes, and ribbon bandeaus worn atop the head, remaining chic through gala nights and the winter social season.
In the sports department smart slacks feature detachable suspenders designed for looks and practical use. They are embroidered with felt cutouts in bright colors, offering a novel girdle effect and versatility with skirts, especially the corduroy and velveteen varieties.
Private Marion Hargrove, ex Charlotte News editor, reports his first days in army boot camp. He warns inductees to expect hard starts, describes the medical, uniform, and cook classifications, and jokes about KP duty as the sergeant grows wary.
Private Hargrove endures missteps and comic mishaps during army drills at Fort Bragg. A fatigued sergeant scolds him for KP politeness and poor salutes while a battle with a balancing rifle and a rebellious fly unfolds. The narrative ends with a weary inspection and a promise of more to come.
A Collier's description explains a blind baseball game with five players a pitcher catcher and three basemen. A three inch metal ring on a waist high cable serves as the ball and is volleyed back to the catcher. Bases are reached by running clockwise guided by an enclosing cable.
In service slang Camel dominates Navy ground terms like deck and bulkheads and is the favorite cigarette for Army, Marines, and Coast Guard men as well. Sales records show Camels are a top gift, with mail restrictions still allowing shipments to soldiers in the U S and to service members overseas.
A health note promotes replacing harsh laxatives with a morning drink of one Sunkist lemon in water on an empty stomach. The citrus is touted for vitamin C and other nutrients while aiding digestion and energy, encouraging a 10 day trial with California Sunkist lemons.
Clean Soldiers The average American uses one and one-quarter pounds of soap per month. Our soldiers are supplied with two and one-half pounds.
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