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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
3
Advertisement offers pattern No. 8860 for a pinafore-jumper for ages 2 4 6 and 8 years. Describes design with front scoop, back sash bow, and matching guimpes in various fabrics. Includes yardage and order details for sending pattern.
A survey of Paramount and other film projects shows actors such as Fred MacMurray Madeleine Carroll Jack Benny and Oscar Levant portraying themselves in movie cameos. Amid war themed openings and light hearts the piece notes on set slap fights and studio quirks while Annie Neagle Anna Neagle Edith Fellows and Bo nita Granville head to Fox for upcoming titles.
Universal is in the market for classic automobiles such as Pope Toledos and Wintons for the Van derbilt Cup race setup in the Back Street remake. Claudette Colbert signs for two more years with Paramount, with a film titled Skyrk planned as her next project. Dorothy Thompson signs for thirteen more weeks on MBS as a writer and commentator.
A fashion feature highlights glittering neckwear that elevates a simple basic dress. Venise lace plastrons, pearl accessories, jet embroidery on bengaline collars, and tinted pink lace accessories promise festive, versatile looks for afternoon and luncheon wear, with pearls and bracelets completing the outfits.
The article notes a return to black lace trimmings, once popular with grandmothers and aunts, now revived in both evening gowns and daytime crepe frocks. It highlights edged necklines sleeves and pockets on black velvet ensembles and features a pictured black velvet evening gown showcasing the lace motif.
A fashion spread notes multiple colors as the season standard with skirts blouses and jackets pairing in varied tones. Two color dresses are shown with contrasting coats to finish the look.
Air minded to the finger tips is the forecast by leading designers for the chic American of 1941. She will wear flagship red on her fingertips and a sky high pink with violet undertones. Accessories will match colors, with new evening slippers of transparent plastic and a collapsible flagship red hat with a mesh-scarf crown for travel use.
Basque bodices with pointed fronts remain a favored season after season. They are worn over skirts with fullness, suited for day and evening wear. An example from a West Coast designer features a pale pink mousseline dress with a pink and silver corselet laced at the waist.
Reader asks about septic tank crust removal and grease traps plus methods to paint and finish attic walls floors and doors. Advice covers removing crust, regular tank inspection, yeast as bacterial stimulant, linoleum on smooth floors, enamel doors, ivory favored, glass doorknobs, rock garden against a slope, scrubbing dirty north facade with trisodium phosphate, installing gutters, and insulation fixes for sweating iceboxes.
A reflective piece notes a man's actions as decisive and eternal within a single life. It portrays a person in three score years as reaching upward toward heaven and downward toward hell, signaling an eternity of meaning in mortal effort.
A Tacitus observation notes that during seasons of tumult and discord bad men gain power while mental and moral excellence demand peace and quiet. The quote underscores the tension between instability and virtue.
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