New Suits Stress Color Alliance for Spring 1938
Fashion notes from Chicago wholesale district preview spring and summer suit trends. Two color combinations dominate, with bold contrasts like raspberry and navy, brown and beige, pale blue with red fox trim, and a navy lead setting a colorful palette. The silhouette favors square shoulders and boxy lines with tuxedo fronts appearing on many garments.
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Chicago
Tel
Navy
Western Newspaper Union
Propaganda War Shapes U S South American Broadcasts
In a look at U S cultural outreach, Dr L S Rowe leads Pan American Union efforts to broadcast to South America as part of a broader exchange of culture and information amid rising anti U S sentiment. The piece cites Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle as a historical propaganda spur and notes Rowe’s long tenure and rapport with Latin American audiences. Also profiles Jane Alger, Lancashire mill girl turned star, detailing her earnings, career, and return to England.
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York
South America
Perros
Upton Sinclair
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Italy
Germany
Japan
Hull
L. S. Rowe
Pan- American Union
Dr. Rowe
America
Americas
The
Pan-American Union
John Barrett
Gracie Fields
Jane Alger Pire
Jane Alger Story
Lancashire Mill
Mr. Tower of
London
Rochdale
Palace Theater
New York
England
Gracie
Consolidated News Features
WNU Service
What to Eat and Why by C Houston Goudiss
Nutrition guidance emphasizes proteins as essential building blocks for growth and maintenance. It explains complete and incomplete proteins, daily protein needs by age and weight, and practical meal planning with milk eggs meats and legumes to ensure a balanced diet. The article cites Dr. Eugene V. McCollum and urges wise protein choices for family health.
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C. Houston Goodiss
East 39Th St
New York
OOD
Eugene V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Tropics
WNU
C. Houston Goudiss
Contrast Jacket and British Styled Two Piece Fashion
Cherie Nicholas notes English walking suits with a plaid jacket and plain wool skirt as the current fashion idol for town and country wear. Stores feature similarly styled two piece ensembles in bold color combinations and skilled tailoring.
Trailer Clothes Turn Up In New Style Theme
Enthusiasm for trailer travel fuels a spring style revue at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The showcase features practical mattress ticking denim overalls with a front zipper and a boxy jacket, creating a utility outfit ideal for trailering.
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Cherie Nicholas
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Colorful hat trims set off afternoon fashions
The article notes trim colors on dresses influence hat tones with bright felt hats rising in various directions. It describes braid and sequin accents on hats, ribbon dress trims, and appliqued cutouts on veils. It also covers sport hats with tweed or dark suits and describes beret variations with tall crowns and brim shapes.
Concealed Heels Make Women and Men Stand Taller
The article describes concealed heels built inside shoes that add height without altering the shoe’s outer appearance. They target small women and men, offering added inches while preserving external shape.
Oilcloth Production Process Described in Detail
The article explains oilcloth making from canvas to final pattern. It describes glue coating heating rolling and drying steps. Multiple paint coats determine final quality and durability of the finished oilcloth.
What to Eat and Why Part II by C Houston Goudiss
The second article in a weekly series by C Houston Goudiss explains clear, practical food guidance for health in children, youth, and adults. Goudiss, a renowned authority, covers everyday food problems and nutrition from soil to serving.
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Food Authority
C. Houston Goudiss
Goudiss
Mr. Goudiss
Polishing Ethics Pro and Con for Fine Furniture
The best way to care for fine furniture is with a quality light oil polish applied first in the shop and then at home. Shellacs and veneers are a mistake as they dry out the wood, form a crust, and cloud the grain, while rosin residues harm the finish.
Aisle of Woman's Dreams Aisle of Woman's Dreams
An appeal to readers that advertisements in the paper bring daily needs into one convenient place. It suggests shopping from home via ads to save time and money by reviewing bargains for household goods clothing and gifts in a single aisle of information.
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