Maine Names and Early Fortunes in New England
Warmer southern climate draws travelers to Maine historic names show English and Indian roots. Fisheries and forests anchor the economy with 86 hatcheries and 17 million stocked fish. deer and moose hunting define wildlife policy while early explorers Champlain Waymouth and Smith sparked a border rivalry between New England and New France.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Southland
Maine
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New England
Laura E. Richards
Narcissa
Rome
Vienna
Belgrade
China
Kennebec
Waldo County
Gulf of Maine
James I
Council of
Rosier
St. George's
John Smith
Christopher Levett
Council of New England
North Atlantic
John Cabot
Bristol
Samuel de Champlain
Waymouth
Champlain
Archangel
New France
Sieur de Monts
France
Acadia
Cape Breton Island
Philadelphia
Chaplain
de Monts
New World
Saint Croix
Passamaquoddy Bay
Dochet Island
Jamestown
Quebec
Plymouth
Congress
Robert Luce
York
Boston
Plymouth Rock
Samoset
Graduation Frocks See Swiss Organdse CharmTeen Years
For her graduation week a bright debutante is styled in dual purpose Swiss organdie frocks suited to evening wear and summer events. Floral embroidery eyelet and matelasse patterns in pastel whites and colors, with slim tafted foundation sheaths, short sleeves and ruffies, plus chic bolero jackets and red ribbon accents. Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Fashion News: New Coat and Dress Arrive with Bold Color Pairings
It's the latest arrival by Cherid Nicholas featuring a green brown and red madras front paired with a beige brown wool coat. A wide chamois gray belt secures the front, and a gray felt hat completes the look, highlighting Creed's color emphasis for a modish, ready-to-wear ensemble.
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Creed
Cocoon Bark Handbag Material Highlighted
Designers credit butterflies for the cocoons used as handbag material. The dried cocoons are pieced into gray brown bark like panels with a rough woody texture.
Striking Buttons Add Bright Touch In Fashion
Designers experiment with button lines on sport blouses using numbers one through nine in plastic or imitation materials. Bright colors create contrast while other options imitate ivory tortoise shell or pale amber. Zodiac motifs appear in summer dresses, and Chinese inspiration features script engraved on mother-of-pearl discs and lacquered plastics.
Dull Fabrics Describe Deshabilles and Lingerie Trends
Lingerie and deshabilles fascinate buyers with mossy crepes and rayon sheets in popular colors like periwinkle turquoise blue pale pink and salmon. Delicate tones of maize champagne canary yellow and mauve are sought to pair with new purple shades Bishop and Parma violet.
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Bishop
Parma
Small lapel watches debut in colored leather fashion
The latest trend features tiny watches with colored leather backs and fobs attached to suit lapels. Larger, simpler versions also appear on men’s business lapels, though wearers may find it harder to read the time than onlookers.
Cool Frock for All Around Wear
Lovely shirted sleeves and wide contrasting cuffs with a jaunty bow tie neckline. Dress offered in dotted swiss, batiste, or voile with two pleats and front skirt stitchings. Waist accented by a self fabric or purchased belt. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1846 B fits sizes 12 to 20.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams SL
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Luminous Car Show Shines With Green Night Glow
A French car coated in luminous paint glows in the dark, offering a possible practical use to increase night visibility and reduce road collision risk, as discussed by Popular Science Monthly.
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Popular Science Monthly
Violet Shades Reveal True Color in Daylight
The piece warns buyers to test violet color samples in daylight as indoor lighting hides true hues, noting substantial differences between indoor and daylight appearances and guiding careful selection.
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George Waymouth
Maine River
St. George’s
St. George
Great Mountains
Camden
By Cherie Nicholas
Cherid Nicholas
Cocoon
Goleman
A. Bronson Alcott
Peterman
Bits Association
Siate
Wfl
Keystone Life Association Shenandoah
P . Senna
New Life
Acs
Quaker State
Quaker State Oil Refining Company
Oil City
Quaker State Motor Oils
SUFI
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