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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
6
Fashion notes for 1932 highlight new cotton weaves such as durene crepe and eyelet dorene, praised for coolness and novelty. Descriptions emphasize sheer, lacy, and mesh textures, with berets, open mesh gloves, diagonal seaming, and faggoted fabrics shaping spring and summer gowns.
Wool pique is unveiled as the latest family member joining cotton and silk pique. A shop along the avenue features a white wool pique jacket with a straight yoke effect to broaden shoulders, a short waistline jacket, front pleated skirt, and a knitted white war blouse with an ascot scarf. A sailor straw hat with green, red and white trim completes the look, offering a finishing touch to the ensemble.
The era favors simple lines in dresses with diagonal woolen accents and pin tuck detailing. Frocks aim for wearable charm rather than novelty, presenting neat suits and charming outfits that feel practical and stylish for everyday wear. Bold extravagance is avoided in favor of understated elegance.
A brief note on newly styled hats crafted from visca straw. The hats feature a low rounded crown and a brim that tilts slightly over the left eye. Distinctive two contrasting color quills stand upright on the left side and are slipped through the crown for decoration.
The text traces horse riding gear from early Greeks who used bareback or saddlecloths to later adoption of pads and rolls, notes no stirrups until Maurice, cites Nero era monument with saddlecloth rider, identifies the first proper saddle in Constantine era, and mentions medieval and later saddle designs including the sidesaddle dating to the twelfth century.
A report describes an experiment by Prof. GR Anderson at the University of Toronto creating cellular concrete that floats like a cork using cement water sand and a carbon dioxide forming agent. It notes potential uses including protective gear and new celluloid like material replacing rubber.
A National Farm and Home Hour on Saturday April 30 will feature L. F. Downs president of Illinois Central, Benjamin M. Anderson of Chase National Bank, and Otis F. Glenn US Senator. The NBC program, directed by the Corn Belt Farm Dailies, will discuss current economic conditions affecting farming and livestock producers.
Pa warns that bugs and worms plan to eat up your garden plot as spring signs appear. The piece notes concerns over pests and garden readiness with advice to protect crops.
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