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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
8
A summer fashion feature highlights airy frocks, wide brim hats, and sleek accessories. It spotlights a silk crepe dress with a paisley pattern, crownless hats, and Jean King crafted paper-mache straw pieces, plus printed cotton voiles and budget halter tops.
Vivid florals headline a fashion note detailing simple daytime frocks in sturdy wash fabrics with vibrant oval patterns. The piece advises including several easily made, well-tailored frocks for summer wardrobes with assured shrinking free materials.
Schiaparelli unveils short dance dresses as Paris leads a trend that could end long evening gowns. New Yorkers eye the frocks, college girls plan to wear them back to school this fall. Hemlines swirl about five yards, with lengths from six to twelve inches above the dance floor.
Washington dispatch notes elaborate maneuvering to seat Elliot Roosevelt in Texas twelfth district, replacing Fritz Lanham. Texans back Lanham’s promotion but White House wary of clearing the way to place the President’s son in Congress. Also covers dirigible policy debate, Eckener’s testimony, neutralities, and New Deal pressures on mountaineers and small businesses.
A fragmented travelogue and social commentary recounts rough desert travel and luxury’s rise, then pivots to sharp asides on diplomats and diplomacy. It notes buggy backroads, aging railways, and the shift from hardship to comfort, with tongue-in-cheek observations on gambling and modern photography.
Exciting features mark this season with designers on their mettle. Evening wear embraces trimmings, embroidery, beading, and handwork, echoing prewar style. The silhouette favors a natural waist, molded shoulders, and a simple base enhanced by rich fabrics and color.
An ad promotes three clothing patterns with themes of comfort and flattery. It highlights a chic slip with shadow proof panel, a bright dress for Miss Junior Deb, and multiple sizes for patterns 1948 1325 1301. Instructions include yardage, sizes, and where to order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago.
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