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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
4
Fashion notes from Cherie Nicholas celebrate versatile midseason coats in white and pastel wool, tweed swagger styles, and featherweight fleeces. Highlights include white three quarter length coats with matching skirts, practical travel tweeds with large pockets, and polo coats in white or natural hues ideal for damp winds and donning for dinner regions.
The piece notes fall hat fashions favor height with berets toques and turbans leading the midseason procession. The high draped toque signals the future while velvet berets appear as smart midseason numbers and the high side brim hat with feather trims excites fashion followers.
Trendy fall veils cover entire hats and shoulders with circular mesh veils dotted with chenille for daywear and delicate lace options for formal events. Some veils drape over high crowns, others sit atop the hat crown, while others circle the brim with a cutout center to fit around the crown, creating a downward sweep to near the waist.
A Paris fashion house presents an evening gown with a short front skirt and a longer back dip, echoing tarleton ballet styles. The gathered fullness creates wide swings with movement, offering practicality for dancing while maintaining graceful form.
Attractive young spectators at Midwestern country clubs pair dusty pink frocks with beige turbans and ostrich skin pumps to add a gala touch. White ensembles feature paisley headbands and matching heels as popular accents in summer outfits.
Dr W C Thompson warns against feeding boarders to maintain high summer egg output. Cull nonproducers, keep feeding steady, provide ample water, and maintain clean nests with ample ventilation. Remove males unless hatching eggs are desired and market infertile eggs for better profits.
A travelogue celebrates Pennsylvania from Philadelphia to Bradford Queens Aliquippa and Kettle Creek. It highlights iron and steel plants by Byers and Edgar Thompson, markers for Washington and Wayne, Ole Bull's Norse settlement, and Prince Gallitzin's missionary work in the Alleghenies.
The shipping point inspection service for fresh fruits and vegetables marks its 15th year. The program, run by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, has expanded from a few states to year round operation in California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. Some states without agreements rely on movement volume. the service remains largely self-sustaining with inspection fees covering costs and minor state supplements.
The Missouri Farmer advises against washing fresh eggs destined for sale as washing blocks the shell pores essential for breathing. Instead, wipe with a dry cloth or sandpaper away dirt using sandpaper or emery cloth to maintain quality.
Agricultural notes report apples pears and peaches produced in three-fourths of states. Incubator humidity keeps losses at nine ounces per 100 eggs daily. Milk or cream cools quickly after milking, easing hot weather storage. A barberry bush can harbor 64 billion spores of grain rust. US eggs laid total 12 000 dozens every three minutes year round. South Dakota duck crop 1937 in 58 of 69 counties is over 725 000 birds.
Instructions and patterns for making a rag rug from fabric scraps. Describes crochet motifs with medallion centers and various flower centers, joined into requested size. Offers wool or rags, color guidance, and a photograph of a sample square. Send 15 cents for pattern to The Sewing Circle Arts Dept. New York.
An excerpt reflecting on how people overlook ordinary objects and sounds as they seek what they truly want. The text hints that what is sought may be something already brought back from Europe, implying memory or perception shapes desire.
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