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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
3
Silk sheers and related fabrics dominate summer fashion, with airy tulles nets organzas and mousseline de soies shaping full skirts and waltz frocks. Paris influence brings thirty to forty yard gowns, sheer redingotes, bolero dresses, and embroidered flocked marquisettes in bold dark plaids and color contrasts.
A daisy themed hat by Jean King tops a modish young woman’s look with a natural straw brim and tilted wear. A gold Victorian scroll pin catches the light as it clasps a delicate jabot, illustrating how flattering accessories elevate dress.
A colorful corset fashion trend has spread, offering youthful appeal with a dozen color options for pairing with evening gowns. The vibrant accessories are advertised as easily dyed to match any outfit.
Gloves have long signified sophistication and complete graduation attire. Choose white glace kid gloves to complement simple white dresses, whether short formal or evening gowns, and consider both long and short styles to finish a feminine, romantic look.
The report notes fitted slightly flared coats as chic, with redingotes popular. Short coats arrive in town adopting a straighter box cut that trims last year’s fuller silhouette and broad swagger.
Summer overalls feature cuffs that can be rolled for wading in the surf. The latest version barely reaches the knee and remains very baggy. Straps retain their classic design.
Irvin S. Cobb recalls a bygone era in Monica California where trust in progress faded. He laments legacy of prosperity, prohibition, and synthetic goods while mocking modern trends such as trailers and speed. He contrasts Teddy Roosevelt era with looming world unrest and social changes.
Sew-Your-Own presents a trio of summer outfits including a two piece blouse and skirt with waistcoat, a slim draped frock with jabot, and a versatile sports dress. Patterns 1302 1286 and 1915 cover sizes 14 to 48 with yardage details and finishing hints. order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
Collier's Weekly notes that diamonds cannot surpass sapphires pigeons blood rubies or emeralds in value. On equal quality and carat, diamonds are worth 40 to 50 percent of sapphires and only 25 to 30 percent as much as emeralds.
A reader note suggests removing paper labels before chilling canned fruits to prevent insulation. Another tip advises washing woolens in warm water with a touch of olive oil to keep fibers soft. A vinegar burn on a hot shovel is offered as a quick method to clear stale smoke odors from a room.
A quotation attributed to Regnard urges that great courage is tested in danger. The line frames courage as intensified by threat and underscores the value of steadfast resolve.
The ad urges women who suffer monthly to try Cardui to ease functional pains and improve appetite and digestion. It claims Cardui builds natural resistance to suffering and suggests consulting a physician if it fails. It directs readers to ask their druggist for Cardui.
In very hot weather digestion and elimination slow, causing souring of food, gas, heartburn, irritability, headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Tongue coated, complexion pale, bowels sluggish. Do not neglect these bilious symptoms. Try improved calomel compound tablets for prompt relief. trial package ten cents, family package twenty five cents at stores.
A compact meditation links happiness to truth and benevolence, noting true happiness rests in doing good and that pleasure may be illusionary. The piece cites Somerville on happiness and truth as foundational guides for virtue.
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