Government spending machine reshapes New Deal policy
The piece examines Roosevelt's five billion dollar public works plan with Walker as spending chief and Tugwell directing rural programs. It notes Ickes as chairman of the allotment board, debates over control, and the push to speed funds to relief, housing, electrification, and flood rural districts while critics watch for friction among agencies.
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Print jacket costumes mirror spring fashion headlines
The article details two piece print suit trends in chic fabrics like crepe and taffeta, with slim straight or circular skirts and hip length tailored jackets. It highlights prints with dark backgrounds, velvet bows as decorative touches, and chiffon dress ensembles for day and evening wear, noting accessories and floral corsages.
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Vogue Finds New Uses for Pigskin
Vogue surveys pigskin leather accessories expanding beyond footwear to handbags gloves and sportswear. Pigskin shoes measure durability and style in black brown navy and white for summer wear. Handbags hold shape well and resist markings while gloves come in natural white brown navy and black to match tweed ensembles.
Frothy Fabrics Highlight New Dancing Frocks
Dancing frocks bring charm and color with frothy fabrics replacing stiff moires satin and lames. Resort wear favors masses of tulle with extra lace while sheer mediums show knife pleats and embroidered accents in blue tulle and brown lace with rose pink velvet.
Vogue for Gold Trends in Jewelry Models
The article notes gold metal remains fashionable across clips dress ornaments bracelets and necklaces. It highlights combinations with black onyx like metal, or with transparent plastic materials.
BUTTONS ON SUITS
On account of the importance of buttons this season many stores are devoting extra space to their display. The types of buttons in favor are legion. Novelty enters largely into the scheme of things. New flower buttons and stars set with rhinestones appear. Green straw woven buttons enhance the look of the suit.
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Legion
June Fades as Prime Marriage Month in England and Wales
A Washington Post correspondent reports England and Wales show the third quarter surpassing June for marriages since the 1900s, with October December leading pre 1900s. Birth rate declines continue with 1988 at 14.4 per thousand, the lowest on record.
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Do you burn hard coal
A witty exchange notes the paradox of hard and soft coal pricing. The response says the hard coal is scarce due to price, while the coal itself is soft in quality, implying a humorous contrast in supply and value.
Postum Free Week Offer Promises Health Drink Sample
The Postum Company offers a full week's supply of Postum free to anyone who writes for it. The promotion appears in another part of the paper and urges readers to meet danger bravely by facing fear rather than avoiding it.
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Mail Carrier John Hughes Admits Long Career Secrets
Ottumwa Iowa veteran mail carrier John W Hughes recalls success secrets: marry a good cook and take care of your feet after forty five years on the route. An advertising note pledges Pleasant Pellets from Dre Pierce to regulate liver bowels and stomach.
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