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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
7
A father asks his four year old why he cries after claiming a new baby will be traded for, revealing a troubling family remark. Sam Hill reports the excerpt of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The feature highlights two reversible rabbit wool coats and capes for spring, with pastel monotones and plaid reverses. Describes hooded monk collars, soft texture, backless-waist coat, shell-like buttons, standup collar, and belt-through-back cape design paired with a one-piece dress.
A Paris spring fashion opening features a pale blue georgette nightdress that resembles a summer evening gown. The debutante and spring bride demand evoke joy as shoulder ruffles yoke lace and a decorative bow tile enhance the design.
New fabrics feature feathered designs barred and dotted with cotton chenille and organdies embroidered with large chenille dots for summer evening frocks.
A fashion piece notes dresses shedding mannish cuts with soft breezy sports outfits and frilly trims. Tie silks gain feminine appeal with ruffles and pleats, predicting a lively hot season. The Mexican color trend stands out while two piece dresses appear in tuck in styles with contrasting top and skirt colors.
Fashion notes bow accented heels dominate spring shoes with ribboned back bows matching dresses. Shankless kid opera pumps feature archless design where the upper extends under the arch and is seamed, a five year designer experiment.
A vivid description contrasts crinkled taffeta ribbons, fluffy chenille wraps, and shining cravat silk in a note of spring warmth against lingering winter chill. The piece highlights how fabrics and textures evoke seasonal renewal.
Describes extinct wingless birds including the aepyornis and photorhacos with feats of height and egg size. Mentions Marco Polo’s roc tale, the dodo and solitaire in Madagascar, and a live specimen once shown in London with remains in Oxford. References Ferry’s Seeds advertisement.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver and bowel regulator, claiming they ease worry and help mood by toning the liver. It references sixty years of use and targets readers distressed by party spirit or overzealous political zeal.
A mother blames herself for a child’s poor appetite and slim figure. A gentle remedy is proposed: use California Syrup of Figs to relieve sluggish digestion without harsh laxatives. The article promotes this natural laxative and urges readers to buy the real product labeled California Syrup of Figs.
The Golden Gate Bridge will cost about 35 million dollars. It will span 6 450 feet with towers 740 feet above mean high water and a main tower at the San Francisco end 884 feet high. Total length, including approaches, will be seven miles. Main cables measure 36 inches in diameter and 7 660 feet long between anchors. Cable sag at center 475 feet.
A Kansas City Times quip contrasts two sides to every question with a playful note on choosing the right side as a matter of consequence. The saying likens life decisions to selecting a side of fly paper, stressing the impact of choice.
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