New York Opens World of Tomorrow Fair Headed by Washington
The opening of the New York World's Fair on April 30 1939 draws crowds as the theme The World of Tomorrow unfolds. Highlights include Democ racity a model city by Henry Dreyfuss and a Washington centric display with com memorative stamps and cornerstone seals. The fair features a central city with satellite towns green belts and a vast transportation hub all powered by electric farming and industry exhibits.
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Trylon
Federal Building
Leo Friedlander
New Jersey
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Washington Perrine
Baltimore
Wash fabrics that keep color and shape for spring dresses
Cherie Nicholas notes modern wash materials offer fast color and non shrink features ideal for spring and summer outfits. She highlights sansorized-shrunk broadcloth dresses, vat-dyed prints, Swiss voile florals, pre shrunk fairyspun lawns, and gingham becoming fashion high news for teens and party wear. Cloque organdies are also recommended.
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Yoke and Pleats Pleating Adds Charm to Silk Print Dress
A fashionable Persian design silk print in bayadere stripes features lime green and black colors. Novel pleating decorates the skirt front while a patent leather belt echoes the print. The waist uses a yoke styling heavily emphasized this season.
Ribbon Ruffles Trim Chanel Suit With Applique Detail
Chanel trims a dressy suit with tiny ribbon ruffles along the collar front and sleeve edges. A sparkling white gilet appears at the open front while a gathered skirt features a ribbon applique line. From Molyneaux comes a rose jacket with brown revers pockets and a brown skirt.
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Chanel
Molyneaux
Hat shapes dominate this spring fashion
This spring hat shape takes center stage with oversized brims in varied forms such as ladles shovels and fans. Halo styles tied with bandanas and classic doll hats in straw and stiff veil remain popular along with royally brimmed felts.
Revival of the Baby Blouse in Batiste and Sheer
A short note suggests a comeback for a youthful fashion piece described as a baby blouse in delicate batiste and sheer fabrics. The item is presented as an upcoming revival in period attire.
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Batiste
Sheer
Sheer Formality in Silk Organdy Fashions
A fashion note highlights silk organdy fabrics as a preferred choice for formal afternoon attire offering numerous interesting variations and styling options.
Skirt Lengths for Spring Advised at Seventeen to Twenty Inches
The spring fashion guidance states skirts should measure seventeen to twenty inches from the floor. It emphasizes a shorter hem length as the season's standard.
Day Evening Bolero Pattern 6149 from Sewing Circle
Advertisement describes a day evening bolero with puff sleeves and a lacy stitch to be made with two strands of cotton. Pattern 6149 includes instructions and illustrations. To obtain, send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY with name and address.
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W. 14Th St
New York
N. Y
Prisoner Seeks Commensurate Sentencing in Court
A prisoner before a judge asks to speak, stating sentence should match his station in life. The judge retorts with a dry remark and imposes ten years.
Wintersmiths Tonic Promoted for Malaria Relief and General Use
For over seven decades Wintersmiths Tonic has been advertised as a remedy for malaria and a general tonic. The long running promotion emphasizes wide use across the South and urges readers to buy a bottle today to be convinced of its efficacy.
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Wintersmith's Tonic Contagious Laughter
A fragment notes the charm of contagious laughter and good humor with a Dickens quote about laughter's universal appeal.
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