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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
13
A study of 4,114 high school students shows poor manners among the young, with Dr Ruth Strang noting etiquette aids adolescent adjustment and mental hygiene. The article argues home environment shapes manners, but schools can teach manners as a valuable asset for business and society.
A comic panel features a visitor asking if a waiter appears through the roof. The landlord replies that the service only happens when it rains, delivering a light slice of humor.
An advertisement touts Cre emulsion as giving supreme relief for coughs and colds with seven combined benefits. It emphasizes quick relief safety and urges cautious daily use, noting higher cost but a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved.
Western Newspaper Union notes a surge in home sewing as spring nears with new wash fabrics. Prominent prints include waffle piques, twin-print dimities, pastel organdies, plaids, and sheer batistes suited for party frocks and schoolgirl dresses. Junior and older sisters see gored skirts, broad shoulder lines, and daisy motifs evolving into fresh spring looks.
Bright dresses for winter coats dominate junior fashion with black backgrounds and sprig motifs. Two tone checks and plaids labeled exciting patterns, while peplums and hip pockets create attention grabbing lines. Evening dresses favor wide pockets. long sleeves are rare in junior lines and taffeta frocks offer feminine fullness.
Paris designers emphasize full sleeves as a key feature in new collections. Sleeves showcase towel cuts and unique trim while waistlines and skirt lengths remain largely unchanged. Two trends appear: emphasize the shoulder line or keep styling simple, yet full sleeves stay prominent.
A bold new sports accessory features a handkerchief as large as a person with enormous clock initials spanning the linen. The initials are hand-blocked and shown in red brown black green and blue on white.
The article describes a modern knitted frock with brown and white checks styled as a shirtwaist ensemble. Features include a green leather belt, a two tone green scarf, and a brown suede hat, suitable for general wear or travel.
A vintage style guide urges women to prioritize cleanliness and tailored coiffures for every social setting from morning business to evening events. It notes that bobbed hair hides subtle growth, praises attached pieces and braids, recommends weekly shampooing for oily scalps, and defends brushing as a stimulator of oil gland activity.
This column urges intensified eye care noting eyes are essential to health and enjoyment. It advises consulting an eye specialist for symptoms of strain, adopting glasses if prescribed, and using safe eye washes with boric acid or salt solutions daily, especially in windy winter conditions.
The article surveys traditional pairings and menu ideas for boiled dinner, vegetable dinners, and meats like corned beef, smoked ham, and tongue. It details preparations, sauces, and serving suggestions including brisket, ham, and savory sauces with vegetables and specific vegetables suitable for frying or glazed presentations.
Hungarian noble Count Maurice Sandor, son-in-law of Metternich, celebrated as the greatest horseman of the last century. Widely admired in England for steeplechase wins, he rode fearlessly over fortress stairs and crowds, leaped three to four horse carriages, and thrilled by jumping loaded carts at fairs, riding any wild horse with unmatched endurance.
Critics say the push to monetize patriotism reveals a clash between commerce and national spirit. Activists warn commodification risks diluting meaning while supporters argue branding and production create jobs and projects benefiting communities.
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