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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
3
A historical feature from the Western Newspaper Union highlights anniversaries in 1939 that spotlight the Chouteau family’s prominent status. The piece recalls notable deeds, social standing, and public recognition tied to the family.
A historical overview traces the Chouteau dynasty from Rene Auguste Chouteau born 1749 in New Orleans through Pierre Laclede Chouteau and Pierre Chouteau Jr to the 1839 P. Chouteau, Jr. & Co era. The article highlights their roles in founding St. Louis, advancing fur trade, river navigation, railroad interests, and relations with Osage and Kaw nations, noting their lasting but unequal legacy in American expansion.
The Missouri Fur Company laid the groundwork for St. Louis frontier trade as Manuel Lisa organized traders like Clark and the Chouteaus into a firm. The venture faced Blackfeet attacks and war-era reorganizations, surviving until Lisa's death in 1820 and successor Joshua Pilcher later ending the enterprise in 1830.
Designers emphasize pockets for utility and style in upcoming fashion. A gray wool tailleur showcases a novel pocket arrangement signaling chic design, while a black silk kerchief at the throat adds a tres chic touch.
Designers embrace pockets as decorative and practical elements in tailored suits. Jackets flaunt numerous pockets that energize the costume while preserving a crisp, fitted silhouette. Dark crepe day frocks with white lingerie touches highlight pockets of organdy or pique and dainty trimmings.
A mother offers a fuzzy angora head scarf and matching angora mittens as a practical and stylish solution for cold mornings. The items are described as warm and capable of appealing to opinionated adolescents while providing comfort against winter winds.
Spectators wear gray kidskin and leopard coats with matching fur toques over wool or velveteen dresses, showcasing a dressy sports fan style.
A grooming note recommends twisting hair at the back into a broad flat bowknot for those who dislike an upswept style. The idea presents a simple alternative to current popular hairdos.
The National Safety Council reports over 60 percent of fatal traffic accidents occur at night. Night deaths per mile are about three times daytime. Rural night crashes up 60 percent in seven years. cities 17 percent. Lighting and divided highways reduce glare. States test reflector buttons to show highway alignment on curves and hills.
A mother is urged to consult a physician before giving unknown remedies to children and to prefer Phillips' Milk of Magnesia. The ad touts Phillips' as trusted, gentle for youngsters, available in peppermint flavored chewables and in liquid form, both priced at 25 cents.
A concise reflection notes Epictetus that actions are driven not by death exile pain or similar realities but by our own inner opinions and guiding principles shaping behavior.
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