Velvet reigns in fashion with crush resistant velvet
Velvet maintains its leading status as the most glamorous and feminine fabric. Crush resistant velvet expands daytime wear and festive use, with Parisian suits, fur trims, velvet coats, and coordinated accessories shaping a versatile, luxe look for all occasions.
Austrian inspired knitted costume with alpine embroidery
The article showcases a black knitted two piece costume with vibrant Alpine flower embroidery. It highlights Austrian origin, native dress appeal, and vivid color schemes through hand embroidery on the knit fabric.
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Salsburg
Peplum Theme In Dresses For Fall
A conservative front hides bold back accents in autumn dresses. The peplum theme dominates this season with varied lengths and a back flare. Waists sit lower at the back to emphasize the garment’s rear silhouette.
Matching Accessories Rule Breaker Fashion Hint
It’s suggested to mix accessories freely and avoid more than three items sharing the same color. Shoes stay neutral in black or brown. black outfits allow all accessories in black. Add a small touch of color with a clip or beads to avoid a bereaved widow look.
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Milady
Western Newspaper Union
Umbrella Pockets On Fall Coats Described In Silky Fashion
The note sketches umbrella pockets on fall coats. They are often shown in heavy silk with pleats and flares to resemble a folded umbrella.
Flower Pot Crowns Dominate Winter Hat Styles
Flower pot crowns dominate winter hat styles with bold accessories. Makers showcase quirky greenery and ceramic accents pairing with coats and scarves in seasonal fashion displays.
Why the Republican Elephant Symbolized the GOP
A historical note on how Thomas Nast in Harper’s Weekly used a jungle scene to caricature the 1874 third term crisis. The elephant, labeled The Republican Vote, stood on the brink of chaos amid inflation and reform scandals, and the motif persisted as the party’s emblem thereafter.
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Revival of Old Campaign Songs For Landon Rise In 1936 Race
Article notes use of Stephen Foster tune O Susanna to rally Kansas Governor Alf Landon supporters in Cleveland, comparing to past uses of songs like The Sidewalks of New York. It questions whether this revival will help Landon defeat FDR and predicts readers will learn outcomes after November 4.
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Harrison To the Tune of ‘‘Auld Lang Syne.” In 1848, When the Free Soil Party
Martin van Buren
Dan Tucker
Camptown
Fremont
New York
Charles B. Lawlor
James W. Blake
San Francisco
Alfred B. Smith
Smith
Gov. al. Landon
Course of Lightning Pathfinder and main flash explained
The main lightning flash travels upward from the earth to the cloud, with a lead er traversing from cloud to earth as the pathfinder. The bolt length ranges from 1.5 to 4.7 miles.
Finding Beauty and Ugliness in Everyday Surroundings
An essay argues that recognizing ugliness can motivate improvement while occasional detachment protects mood. It urges appreciation of beauty, resilience for workers like homemakers and motormen, and learning from other environments through comparison. Bell Syndicate. -WNU Service.
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WNU
Skip It Three Job Offers In One Day Shake Up Town
A local resident recounts four job offers received in a single day raising questions about the town’s employment climate. The encounter contrasts the speaker’s view with a skeptical second tramp.
Exceptional Visitor Tallest Dwarf in World
A showman extols a visitor described as not a dwarf but over five feet tall, claiming he is the tallest dwarf in the world. The dialogue highlights the unusual height and its marvel to onlookers.
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Showman
Dialect Study Says Radio Aids Ranch Life
Aernals exchange asserts radio improves ranch work with nightly cowboy songs. The piece notes dialect used by vendors is outdated, and radio material helps both communication and cultural expression on the range.
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Pinto Pete
Happiness Should Be Shared In Equanimity
A reflective quotation urges living one day with calm self possession and cheerful mindset. It contrasts passion with sun like serenity and notes improved heart, strengthened life, and resilience against fate. The message concludes that happiness should be shared.
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Richter
Scottie Pup Mascot Pattern Shown In Sewing Circle Ad
A vintage sewing ad invites crafters to make a Scottie dog mascot with plaid coat and yarn whiskers. Pattern 5008 includes complete directions and materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle in New York for the pattern and to receive instructions.
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Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
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