Spring coats turn military in patriotic 1932 fashion spread
The piece notes a strong military influence in spring coats and outfits with broad shoulders, brass buttons, epaulets, and navy and red tones. Corduroy returns in red and white trims, with braid embellishments and detachable fur or cloth capes. The trend spans suits, knits, furs, scarves, and dresses in blue sheer and red white prints.
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prAsaions
George Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Double Duty Frock Finds Wide Favor
The article notes the shift to versatile frocks that suit both tea at smart restaurants and night clubs. Layered designs with a decollete gown and bolero create a two in one effect, offering practicality and economy despite high fashion prices.
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Tea Ag
Shoes and Bag Ensemble Adds Chic to Suits
Ensembles of shoes and handbags gain recognition as soul mates, with shops increasingly displaying coordinated pairs. The trend ties accessories to clothing, elevating simple spring coats with coordinated chic and a thoughtful, unified look.
Lacquered Hair Debuts for Evening Coiffures
A new evening coiffure uses a lacquered hair treatment that does not alter color but enlarges each strand nearly twofold. Hair is shaped into ringlets and swirls and allowed to dry, with the lacquer washable off the next morning.
Chic Lacy Mesh Dress Brings Subtle Luster and Diagonal Stripes
Cherie Nichols notes a chic afternoon dress in durene cotton lacy mesh not lace, with diagonal weave and clever stripe handling. A dull suede belt contrasts the material, and a tied scarf creates a cowl neckline flattering slender faces.
New Cottons In Material Debut In Local Fashion
The article notes cottons rising in favor with printed cottons shown for dresses blouses and coat linings. Cotton day dresses appear in open weaves while piqué wool and boucle appear in daytime costumes.
En durance exploits and a dramatic pursuit unfold
In En durance a strange sight over Traverse Lake spurs plans as Alan Baker and Bill Hard sock chase bandits. Pedneault’s launch theft angers Haskell who plots vengeance while Williamson weighs trust in Baker.
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Entraverse Lake
John
Goose Point
Frank Pedneault
Alan Baker
Baker
Joyce MacMillan
Bill
Alan
Pedneault
Thal-Azzah
Mackenzie
Elizabeth
Haskell
Whipple
Edmonton
Williamson
Steele
Mission Hospital
Larry Younge
Larry
Adolphe
Smokies
Alooska
MacMillan Trading Post
Ped
Peyneault
Bill Hardsock
Bolivar's Anniversary Tale Says Town Misread Orders
A Los Angeles Times item recalls the hundredth death anniversary of Simon Bolivar and a humorous incident where town leaders misinterpreted his request for shelter and provisions. They misread the famed liberator's directions and faced a risqué mix up involving the three etc.
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Bolivar
South America
Boli
Var
Los Angeles Times
Memory Returns to La Fontaine After Funeral
La Fontaine, after attending a friend's funeral, impulsively tries to visit the deceased and gasps Dead? Impossible? before recalling the event and accepting the loss. He then reassures the servant with a quiet, practical remark.
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la Fontaine
Target tobacco saves husband money and time
A homemaker recalls convincing her husband John to switch from ready made cigarettes to rolling his own using Target tobacco. She notes the real cigarette tobacco and the free papers make rolling easier. He now refuses other cigarettes, and they save about 50 cents weekly.
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John
Target
Bluejay Caught by Fishing Tackle in Ocala
In Ocala Florida a bluejay became entangled in fishing tackle when a man named Hansard tested a hookless line in his yard. The bird jumped at the weighted end and became tangled, causing a commotion before it was freed.
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Ocala
Fla
F. A
Hansard
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