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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
12
A reader recommends dressing to fit one’s type and age rather than chasing trends. Emphasize natural lines, avoid mismatched outfits, and select colors that suit skin and hair. Bright colors wash out many. softer tones often enhance vitality and color.
This guide recommends colors to suit hair and skin tones. It suggests brunettes look best in blue and darker purples, redheads in greens and blues, and gray-haired individuals in warm greens and blues while avoiding all gray outfits. It notes eyes should be matched with clothing to enhance color, and fabrics influence the appearance of cuts and style.
Be Smart focuses on bold headwear as velvet and fine felt trend in millinery grows. John Frederics crafts oversized brims while the dinner hat features glyc erined ostrich accenting the brim.
Dorothe waitzmann recounts the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a census, their manger shelter, the angelic visitation to shepherds, and the adoration of the Wise Men. The piece frames the birth as a humble, divinely blessed event with themes of peace and universal good will.
Santa Claus outfits his pack with dozens of dolls for all ages and social occasions. War years featured military toys, but this season offers varied wardrobes and costumes. Traditionally wax bisque and china dolls yield to plastic materials across the market.
Scenes of Nativity in Pennsylvania portray cherished figures passed through generations among the Pennsylvania Dutch. These valuable depictions decorate living rooms and are treasured heirlooms. Families share and admire the Putyes as they visit neighbors during Christmas week.
A crisp house dress pattern with side buttoning and waist ruffle trim. Wing sleeves suit warm weather. Pattern No. 8242 lists sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 and yardage: 5 yards of go 39 inch or 1 yard purchased ruffling.
Small instructions on preventing rust for hinges and hooks on walls using vaseline and paint. Silly tape handling tips, drying heavy fabrics on padded hangers, lint removal with damp sandpaper, improvised sleeve board from a rolling pin, and vacuum bag care without washing to preserve dustproof finish. Regular broom bristle wear is even by turning periodically.
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