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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
10
Cherie Nicholas extols sheer Swiss cottons and organdies for day and evening wear. Nouveau fabrics include washable sheers, organzes with floral and vine patterns, and playful prints in black, navy, rose, and white suitable for garden parties, dances, weddings, and commencements. Prices remain budget friendly as charts showcase versatile ensembles across jackets capes and dresses.
A fashion note praises a white smooth velour overcoat as a versatile, stylish outer layer. It pairs with sports or dressy frocks and comes in beige, wheat, copper, or mustard tones over black or navy dresses.
The latest afternoon and evening attire shows Greek and Brahmin drapery in draped silhouettes. Shirring and tiered skirts emphasize hips and bosom while scarves flutter from shoulders or frame the head. Prints abound with dots and stripes paired in fresh combinations, featuring tiny sprigs to large blooms.
Embroidery and applique trims in dull or bright colors decorate early summer dresses. Paquin's crepe dress features tiny red turquoise and green stitching from yoke to hem with sleeves trimmed similarly, while Ning Reeci's afternoon frock uses pearls and gold thread in a geometric collar and sash border.
Designers trim even simple daytime frocks with tiny velvet or grosgrain bows. Bows appear on horizontal ribbon bands extending to each side in precise military fashion. The accessory adds a subtle, coordinated elegance to casual outfits.
The article outlines Kennedy’s push for compulsory mediation in water carrier disputes and the senate panel’s rejection of strong arbitration. It notes Perkins and labor board influence, the shadow of lucrative jobs, and reactions from Kennedy, Copeland, and President Roosevelt amid naval and political maneuvering. It also covers Connecticut GOP leadership struggles and an unexpected army defense survey hidden in the records.
Cornell University horticulture researchers explain why gardenias wilt and drop blossoms in greenhouses. Gardenias shift between day and night growth, gathering food in daylight and growing at night. Night greenhouse temperatures should be kept at 58 to 60 degrees to prevent wilting, as high daytime temperatures cause petals to fall.
Instructions describe six strand mercerized embroidery, hemming, and stitch techniques for a border design in royal blue red yellow and orange. It references Gardenia fruit used for yellow dye, an East Indies gum, and notes Mrs Spears sewing book 2 with 90 stitches, pricing 26 cents, address Chicago Illinois.
Chic and comfortable designs with detailed sew charts for summer wear. Includes an afternoon dress and a play suit with sizes 2 to 8 years and 34 to 46 bust for women. Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book offers 109 designs with easy to follow cuts and beginner friendly sew charts.
A compact reflection on character by aligning temperament with life's varying conditions. It notes two kinds of excellence: contentment within one's state and adaptability to all situations, emphasizing moral flexibility over rigid self-assurance. The quote centers on choosing steadiness and virtue amid change.
A crowd at a busy waterfront witnessed a dramatic rescue as a young man leaped into the sea fully clothed to save a drowning man. Cheers erupted for the hero who declined praise, joking that someone might have pushed him off the pier.
Readers are invited to write to C. Houston Goudiss at 6 East 39th Street New York City for a free copy of his bulletin Help ful Hints on Planning a Laxative Diet. It offers concrete dietary and hygiene tips and a list of laxative foods with a sample weekly menu. A post card suffices to request.
An old editorial fragment argues that goodness is lovelier and easier for most people than wickedness, appealing to moral clarity and public virtue in society.
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