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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
32
Washington reports growing demand for high grade furs with domestic sales covering most output and imports remaining sizable. Alaska seal skins dominate, the US government holds the world’s largest herd, and American fur quality is praised while undressed furs such as hare and coney lead in volume and value.
The report shows receipts of over 96.5 million fur pieces valued at 10.875 million dollars. Squirrel fur placed second with 18.34 million pieces worth 14.983 million. Fox skin purchases excluding silver and Black totaled 310.332 million. Other furs include martens 4.948 million, beaver 3.65 million, muskrat 2.549 million, and mink 2.147 million. American fur exports of raw and finished goods reached 26.10 million in 1924, a substantial rise from 1923’s 22.6189 million.
Paris notes on fashion revival of handkerchiefs from square origins to varied shapes. Historic king Louis XVI decree made square kerchiefs standard, now reimagined with scallops embroidery borders and lace accents. Diverse fabrics include crepe de Chine batik silks and bold color schemes with initials or monograms in punch-work.
Paris based fashion feature details fall garments showcasing mixed materials such as kasha, jersey, rough wool and crepe with velvet. Dresses and sportswear display combinations like velvet and silk, lace with chiffon, and wool crepe satin contrasts. Designers push half and half gowns and metallic trims including silver lace and red crepe de chine.
The advertisement touts a new Julian Goldman Plan offering 25 to 35 percent lower prices across 43 stores. It features fur trimmed coats with satin lining and claims a new payment system avoiding ordinary installments. Store managers are instructed to make good on every purchase.
Britain faces the smallest battle fleet in a century under the Washington treaty and economy moves. The Iron Duke class may be laid up as King George V ships replace them, with Benbow already ordered to pay off and reduced crews.
Berkeley, Oct 1. After exhaustive data from more than 42,000 families, Dr J Holmes of the University of California finds that children born to college educated parents are fewer by a ratio of 1 to 4. He notes college educated wives have smaller families and men tend to marry non graduates, with siblings of college youth about half that of their parents. Umbrella care tips follow, stressing long wear and proper drying.
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