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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1935
Page
7
A fashion pattern description for a stylish party frock with a slim paneled skirt and buttoned back yoke. It notes options for bracelet cuffs or elbow-length sleeves, and lists sizes 12 through 42 with the amount of fabric for size 16. Orders cost fifteen cents and should include name address style number and size.
The dialogue features Senator Sorghum remarking on the futility of changing a stance as others bustle with their own mental somersaults and ignore his opinions. The quip frames political cynicism in a lighthearted exchange.
A conversation shows a lady visiting a boy named Bobby noting his new speech. Bobby confirms he can talk but cannot recognize or name the words, saying he has never heard them before.
A brief exchange reveals the fiction department directing a question about a book titled Man the Master. The line hints at a library setting and service provided to a patron seeking a specific title.
The piece analyzes rising food costs, the political stakes for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, and debates over Tugwell amended acts. It notes opposition in Congress led by Senator Byrd, concerns about licensing processors, and the potential for broader control of agricultural industries as part of the New Deal program.
Cherie Nicholas notes the swift rise of taffeta in dresses, suits, wraps, hats and accessories. The article highlights navy and black dominate, chic trim jackets, a green two piece tailleur, rhinestone closures, and evolving millinery with new brim shapes competing with sailors and bonnets.
Reports from style centers highlight the rising importance of tulles laces nets and chiffons for evening and summer fashion. Paris couturiers show stiffened tulle with Georgette Renal designing a midnight blue gown with sequin cape tiers and a peplum jacket for a distinctive silhouette.
The passage describes new kid bootees causing a market stir with eight straps across the instep. Cecil's black kid bootees are noted as a success, paired with a belted three quarter coat and a Russian toque at Crillon. Another Cecil bootee features black kidskin with patent leather lacing.
A noted stylist forecasts spring fashion moving toward minimal trimming and maximal tailoring. He envisions Empire and Regency influences in sporty outfits with empire skirts cut higher, swallow tail jackets, and colorful vests in patterned silk or plain pique, blended with masculine Regency tones and simplified trims.
New blouses in medium pastels such as rose and beige feature flattering fullness to pair with spring dressmaker suits. Chiffon options are set to replace opaque sheers in upcoming trends.
Some of the most interesting jewelry on view includes pieces resembling military or royal orders, suspended on heavy metal or jeweled chains.
A housewife advises breaking open hot potatoes to vent steam then returning them to a warm oven before serving. The tip aims to keep potatoes tender and ready without soggy texture. Public Ledger WNU Service promotes Red Cross cough drops for throat and voice.
A suite of French furniture, over 200 years old, remains in daily use by a Port Arthur Texas family now in its sixth generation. The set was imported from France to Louisiana in the 18th century.
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