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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
12
Style and quality emphasize a range of gift blankets from wool blends to virgin wool with fiber content clearly marked. From solid colors to plaid and ombre borders, many feature rayon satin or taffeta bindings and monograms. Comfortables in wool or down fill offer luxurious options, while bedspreads showcase chenille tufting and pastel floral designs.
The article notes a shift from toys to wearable gifts for youths this Christmas. Teens seek winter sports wear including jackets skirts and accessories and even lingerie. Wool skating dresses in vivid colors lead fashion, with velvet corduroy and wool jersey options and decorative hems.
Impishly young and cute items in bright colors for school or ice skating. Options include a suede beanie with matching mittens and furry white trim, or a parka with mittens to complement the holiday look. All are festive Christmas plums.
The article highlights full flare skating dresses with vivid border hems in corduroy velveteen wool and wool jersey, pairing skating outfits for class and rink. It notes practical skating jackets and skirts and describes new peasant sweaters for girls with embroidery pom poms and bright piping.
A home decor column urges readers to dress up the hall as a neglected room during the holiday season. Tips suggest simple touches to welcome guests, with emphasis on festive lighting, mats, and tasteful decorations.
The hallways of homes often neglected get simple yet essential furniture like a table lamp mirror and pictures. The piece notes hallways serve as the first room visitors see and should reflect the home's overall style, tying to living and dining room decor. The Journal-World Classified Page is described as the town’s busiest marketplace.
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