Lori Petri Poet in California Feature
A profile of Lori Petri of Alexander Valley near Healdsburg, noted for publishing in the New York Times and major magazines. The piece discusses poetry as a demanding, poorly paid craft, Petri’s art, affiliations with Pen Women and California Writer Club, and her interest in rare books and metaphysics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lori Petri
Alexander Valley
Healdsburg
Pen Women
California
Writer Club
Louis Podesta
New York Times
Post Card for Information on Oil Shampoo
Summer sun harms hair and the California made shampoo using natural vegetable oils cleanses and conditions. It removes dandruff and oils in one wash, adds shine to gray or dry hair, supports easy styling without extra cream rinse, and helps curls last longer. For information this poster invites contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Almanac style predictions and inventions spark 1953 fashion notes
The passage forecasts 1953 fashion trends including knitwear, metallic yarns, tropical floral patterns, nylon stockings, split skirts, and Merry Widow garter sets. It mentions new cosmetics, a hawkish drive against delinquency, and a patented Turkey Tussler by Ruth Melton of Altadena for serving turkeys and hams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Altadenan
Ruth Melton
Altadena
Everglaze Fabric Promises Wrinkle Free Comforting Style
A Bancroft patent coats fabrics with Everglaze resin making cotton, silk, and wool wrinkle, soil, and mildew resistant. Fashion elites like Colleen Kay Hutchins praise Everglaze garments from Paris designers and California creators unveil summer lines featuring sun dresses, swimsuits, and travel-ready pieces in Everglaze fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Kay Hutchins
Fashion Herald
Boston Herald Traveler
Lily Wolf
Paris
California
Summer Hair Relief Ad Claims Twice Your Money Back
Ad pitches 42 Shampoo claiming natural oils protect hair in summer heat. Offers a money back guarantee and discount promise, with discount phrasing and store availability.
Replate Y: Silver and No Rinse Polish Offer
Advertises Natural Oil Shampoo and Silver deposit item at 1.95 with 16 oz No Rinse polish for 1.75. Crevice Brush cloths sold, special three-item set priced at 3.08. Dealers invited at 1295 Madison Ave New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Ave
New York
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Cal Gal
Magazine
Criswell
Everglaze
Er & Dept
S. Vermont Ave
Los Angeles
Delman
Rose LE Fohn
Summer Skin Care
LE Fohn
Geary
San Francisco, Calif
Les Gates
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