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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1937
Page
7
Designer notes highlight a wide range of wool suits from casual sporty models to formal dressmaker styles. Contrasting weaves and patterns dominate, with plaids stripes and novelty woolens in tones like gray beige blue and navy. Three piece suits with weather resistant coats or capes become versatile basics for a fashion conscious spring wardrobe.
Net enters many phases of the season. The dress shown is a black net and taffeta afternoon gown teamed with a tailored theme suitable for daywear. It pairs with a chic hat for social appointments and travel.
The article outlines spring fashion with trimmed sports frocks in chambrays and cottons, and mannish touches like tucked bosoms and pocket accents. It highlights bright accessory ensembles in patent leather from Fifth Avenue shops, including bags, boutonieres, and shoes, plus lapel boutonnieres and feather accents.
The era inspired gowns feature starched nets and chiffons with white and pastel organzas and stiff lace. Bodices stay simple while clusters of chiffon flowers add contrast. Narrow girdles emphasize slim waists as pastel colors dominate.
The radio sponsor plans to award weekly one thousand dollars to a listener with a printed number on a product package. Plans face legal issues but aim to launch a national Bank Night style promotion. Mae West Dietrich Garbo outpaced by Gracie Fields under a four film Hollywood deal with English accent adapted to plain English. Gloria Swanson’s comeback in Maisie Kenyon wobbles over story, while Wings of the Morning with Henry Fonda and John McCormack leads Technicolor hopes. Sylvia Sidney scouts Katherine Locke for a lead, Ginger Rogers and peers busy filming Broadway Melody, and Marlene Dietrich notes resemblance to Carole Lombard. Other tidbits cover Miriam Hopkins buying John Gilbert’s house, Paul Muni playing The Bee on violin, and Bert Wheeler commuting to Hollywood by air.
A sermon outline on Genesis 3 1 15 explains the fall of man and the consequences of sin. It details temptation through Satan as deceiver, the act of disobedience, and the entry of sin death sorrow and labor while highlighting the first promise of redemption through the second Adam.
A reflection from Atterbury emphasizes that a virtuous character should be used to achieve continued good rather than being treated as the final goal itself. It cautions against resting on moral laurels and urging ongoing ethical action.
Quotation attributed to Locke notes that punishment failing to bend the will tends to harden the offender rather than reform. The remark suggests a critique of punitive approaches and the importance of considering effect on character.
A brief reflection quotes Emerson on friendship stating that the only path to friendship is to act as a friend. It emphasizes reciprocity and mutual care as fundamental to forming and maintaining bonds.
Mrs Smith admires a new dress while discussing styles and patterns with family. The text promotes Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book and lists patterns with sizes, yardage, and bias facing requirements, urging readers to send 15 cents for a copy.
R C department store manager in an Idaho town spied a suspicious woman and trailed her to a second store. He reported to the manager and left interpreting himself as a sleuth. The Chief of Police then called to reveal the woman was a detective hired to curb shoplifting.
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves gas and constipation by cleansing both bowels and removing old matter. It cites a testimonial about dramatic relief and quotes Dr. H. L. Shoub praising reduced bacteria after cleansing. It promotes one spoonful for real relief and lists drugstores as retailers.
A brief aphorism citing Walter Pater declares that self mastery lies in choosing one’s thoughts and directs readers toward disciplined thinking for personal growth.
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