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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
6
A vintage sewing note describes a Saw Tooth quilt border used to trim unbleached muslin kitchen curtains. It explains cutting a square and diagonal to form triangles, with suggestions on color and width. Also mentions a set of three quilt block patterns Kaleidoscope Whirlwind Ann Rutledge offered for 10 cents.
Advertisement promoting Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to treat constipation and stomach distress. Claims Pepsin digests undigested protein in the stomach while Senna laxative stimulates bowel movements. Ends with urging readers to buy at their druggist.
A fragment quotes Pythagoras warning that anger begins with folly and ends in repentance, framing a moral lesson on self control.
Fashion notes reveal embroidery on wool and knitted fabrics as the season’s main novelty. Balbriggan and wool pieces feature diamond and gold thread work, sequins, and appliques, with white tweed coats and pastel wool dresses highlighted for day and evening wear.
A courtroom exchange ends with the judge declaring a thirty day sentence after a blunt retort from the prisoner. The dialogue reflects a terse confrontation over birthday questions and punitive authority.
A hotel guest complains of loud activity in the corridor outside his room. The clerk replies that the fire brigade movements cannot be controlled, leaving the guest unable to sleep.
A dark green gabardine ski suit with wool-knit jacket front provides protection and comfort. Elastic waist ensures snug fit. The outfit promises real service and stylish appeal likely to earn admiration from friends.
A new color from Schiaparelli titled thick mist resembles a slatey purplish gray. Its subtle smoky tone is designed for both day and evening garments, expanding the designer’s dark palette.
A description of a bold fashion ensemble worn by stylish guests featuring a pleated black skirt, bright fuchsia jacket over violet sweater, turquoise jewelry, and a striped turban. The piece notes the season’s daring color pairings from navy with gray and green cerise to pink with blue satin, highlighting color artistry.
All in tones of gray with metallic embroidery the dinner costume suits informal evenings at a northern winter resort. The outfit features a short knitted gray evening sweater embroidered with silver sequins for an attractive look.
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