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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
6
Practical kitchen and home care advice. Tips include spreading cinnamon sugar on buttered toast for a breakfast treat, parrafining a mucilage stopper to prevent sticking, and slicing potato ends to keep potatoes mealy. Also notes on thawed meat, warm storage, salad dressing with cherries and orange juice, and clay pot plant root growth.
An ad touts Ex Lax as a pleasant tasting laxative for all ages. It claims a simple nightly tablet or two yields an easy morning bowel movement with no force. Boxes priced at 10¢ and 25¢.
A reflective Marcus Aurelius quotation about kindness and the folly of seeking credit or reward. It urges generosity without pursuing praise or recompense. The message emphasizes virtue over personal gain.
A mother finds her son binding a finger wound and learns he hit his finger with a hammer. He explains he did not cry because the mother thought he was outside. The child’s blunt remark reveals the accident’s mundane nature and the boy’s stoic response.
A light exchange about marriage ends with a quip that winning arguments often costs more than pride. The speaker jokes that final say comes at the price of the last cent rather than victory.
Fashion guidance from Muriel King highlights a modern one gown evening wardrobe centered on a fitted sheath in dark crepe or satin. A single striking jewel elevates the look, with versatile pieces like a three way brooch and a pendant watch concept to fuse day and night styles.
A silk spectator sports dress in pale blues and greens features a classic shirt top and pleated skirt. It is paired with a wine and natural straw hat to create a coordinated pastel ensemble for resort wear.
A style note suggests pairing jewelry in deep tones with similar colored lame evening dresses to create a striking contrast. The concept emphasizes cohesive color pairing and bold accessory choice for formal wear.
The article notes pockets are central to this season's dress design with pockets placed on dresses coats and blouses. Styles range from saddlebag to tiny decorative pockets plus peg top pouch and patch pockets. handwork includes shirring tucking embroidery. The pocket dress has become a popular theme in fashion vocabulary.
A white silk jersey evening frock features a floor length cowl draped skirt. The bodice gathers in slanting folds from shoulder to waist, with drapery caught at the center by a gilt bead and gold sequin wing.
A New York designer selects leopard fur for both crown and brim of a trim sailor hat, creating a casual sportsy look. The choice highlights the fur as the defining feature of the hat.
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