Silks in Exciting New Silhouettes
Silks shape fall fashion across the nation with Directoire Edwardian and Twentieth century modernist lines. Princess gowns feature slim bodices, belts, and full skirts, while black silk faille with crimson lacquered metal appears in Edwardian styled ensembles. Metallic silks, silk satins, brocades, and velvet gloves complement accessories like crimson turban, ostrich feather quill, and ruby jewelry as swing styles rise with 1936 era glamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Lace with Velvet by Cherie Nicholas
The article notes lace in cocktail, dinner, and evening wear with velvet and satin. It highlights French couture showing sheer laces with broadcloth and woolens. A velvet dinner gown features a straight silhouette, deep V back in Chantilly lace, lace sleeves, and a lace front V scoop. It suits fall and winter and various ages and styles.
Horoscope Dresses Spark Lanvin Sensation in Paris
Paris designer Mme Jeanne Lanvin unveils horoscope gowns embroidered with zodiac signs in gold silver and colored beads. The veteran couturiere says the unsettled world warrants future on sleeves and she has dressed screen and stage celebrities for years.
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Mme
Jeanne Lanvin
Paris
Paris Couturiere
Mme. Lanvin
Higher Heels for College Girls Is Latest Fashion
A nationwide survey finds college girls preferring sports shoes less and higher heels more for daily activities on and off campus. Brown remains the leading color with dark green and wine following. ghillie with rubber sole appears a campus must this season, offering a change from routine shoe choices.
Paris Show Highlights Include Subtle Hats and High Shoes
In Paris the latest hat styles appear less conspicuous with crowns visible in limited areas. Shoes remain high around the ankle while kid leather dominates evening wear.
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Paris
Lloyd George and Pershing clash in wartime portraits
Irvin S. Cobb surveys mixed views on Gen. John Pershing and British leader David Lloyd George. He recalls Allied strategy to split American forces, laments shortages in ordnance and transport, and warns of rising isolationism and foreign influence while noting a surge of anti foreign sentiment and aggressive wartime propaganda.
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Pershing
Potoumac
Dlub
Irvin S. Cobb
WNU Service
Bodily requirements and daily air intake
The article notes humans require far more air than food or water. It states average daily intake is three pounds of food and four pounds of water, while air weighed at thirty four pounds. Air carries germs, dust, smoke, pollen, and organic particles in addition to oxygen and nitrogen.
Three Easy Sewing Circle Frock Patterns Sale
Three Barbara Bell easy to make frock patterns from The Sewing Circle are pitched for beginners. Patterns No 1945 B 1914 B and 1870 B offer versatile styles in multiple fabrics and sizes from 12 to 48, with yardage details and optional trims. Send 15 cents for the Fall Pattern Book and orders to 367 W Adams St Chicago Ill. Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
World a Mirror Thackeray Quote Reflected View
A reflective quotation notes that the world mirrors the seeker. Frowning returns sour looks while laughing yields a cheerful, friendly counterpart in a timeless observation about perception and character.
Law of the Home Obedience From Child to Parent Advocated
A. E. Kittredge argues that minimal laws in a home are best but insists on clear and instant obedience by children to parents for both household peace and the child's highest good.
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A. E. Kittredge
Bayer Aspirin Quick Relief For Headaches
When waking with a headache take two fast dissolving Bayer Aspirin tablets with water. By the time you finish dressing you should feel relief. Bayer Aspirin is marketed as one of the fastest relief methods proven by science. Ask for it by its full name Bayer Aspirin not just aspirin. Look for the Bayer cross.
Self-Love and Narrow Minds Quote
A quotation attributed to Jane Porter discusses self love as a flaw that prompts narrow minds to judge others by their own limited capacity. It emphasizes subjective bias and the risk of egocentric judgments. The line reflects moral reflection on personal vanity and universal humility.
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Jane Porter
Fort Knox Fortified to Guard Penobscot Waters
Fort Knox sits in Prospect across the river from Bucksport Maine. Begun in 1346 and completed in 1836 the fort protected the headwaters of the Penobscot River. It served as a Spanish American War training camp and remains Maine property by gift deed from the government.
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Fort Knox
Maine
Prospect
Bucksport
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Cali
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Quaker
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