Lace Dominates Spring Fashion Across All Wearables
Lace becomes the season’s central trend spanning beach outfits, suits, blouses, and evening wear. The piece highlights lace in cotton and linen, two-piece lace ensembles, chiffon blouses with lace jackets, and lace hats plus sport and day dresses, urging diverse lace usage from casual to formal.
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Let Our Motto Be GOOD HEALTH BY DR. LLOYD ARNOLD
Dr. Lloyd Arnold explains heart function and circulation in plain terms. He compares arteries to a tree and capillaries to tiny retail outlets, notes how hardening arteries increases pressure, and outlines conditions such as apoplexy endocarditis and myocarditis that affect the heart’s pumping ability.
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Remembering the Declaration and July Fourth origins
A retrospective look recalls how Independence Hall's calm, July 4 1776 celebration followed a year of debate and the July 2 vote for independence. Jefferson drafted the declaration, signed in August, with Hancock and Thomson official on July 4, 1776, and Washington publicly reading it July 8.
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John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert Livingston
Jefferson
Charles Thomson
Continental Congress
Thomas McKean
Delaware
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Thomson
Statehouse
Patrick Henry Liberties Hero Of Early America
The Washington Post notes Patrick Henry's pivotal role in building the American Republic. Hanover County VA roots and his 1765 stance against stamps taxes, 1774 Continental Congress push, and famed “Give me liberty or give me death” speech solidify his enduring fame as a premier orator and leader. George Mason praised his abilities and public virtues as Rome-like leadership potential.
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Summer Coat Trends Highlight Pastel Swagger Woolens
Cherie Nicholas notes summer coats over frocks as the chic last word. Swagger woolens in pastel shades rule this year with fingertip to three-quarter lengths. Rabbit woolens with featherweight suppleness show shadow checks and chevron patterns. pictured coat uses fine herringbone rabbit wool in pastel yellow.
Hose Adapts to Cut-Out Sandals in Summer Fashion
Sandal shoppers face challenges pairing stockings with revealing summer footwear. Designers introduce semi-sandal hose with extra thickness concentrated where needed, including heel reinforcement and toe panels, to remain discreet under cut-out sandals. Various sheer to very sheer hose in new colors and names are now available for summer wear.
Lanvin Draperies Swirl in Festooned Evening Styles
Lanvin presents drapery designs with portiere like swirled festoons. An evening gown features three gold rings at the front decollete with black silk crepe fabric flowing to the floor. A smoke gray frock showcases crisscrossed folds, while a long green crepe gown displays green and gold paneling reminiscent of old mosaics.
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Lanvin
Bags Like Cameras Polished Calf Bags Debut
New bags of polished calf resemble camera cases with rectangular pouches and straps worn on the wrist. They are deeper than wide and mark a distinct departure from the flat envelope style now in vogue.
Weight of Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell in Independence Hall Philadelphia weighs 2080 pounds.
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