Hairpin Boom Follows Five Mile London Walk
Six people on a five mile walk in London collected 827 lost hairpins. Factories supply the hairpins as demand grows from the loss rate among women with bobbed hair.
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
7
Six people on a five mile walk in London collected 827 lost hairpins. Factories supply the hairpins as demand grows from the loss rate among women with bobbed hair.
A concise survey notes American made trucks dominate vehicle imports in India. Trade patterns show strong preference for U S brands among local buyers and dealers.
A brief reflection on how art is interpreted, noting that the idea of art extends beyond nudity. It acknowledges frequent confusion over what constitutes art and the limits of artistic expression.
Quintaline claims to relieve itching and burning from eczema and other skin irritations. The ad urges applying a small amount before bed and covers with cloth, noting relief and offering 25 cent and 50 cent jars by mail from The Quintaline Co. of America Inc., Buffalo New York.
A Kansas City Star fashion note observes a shifting wardrobe split by age. Matrons favor simple, tailored frocks while youth embrace frills. jumper frocks stay popular and schoolwear includes tailored suits and coats in heathers and tweeds for versatile, age appropriate looks.
A New York Times writer notes Parisian bag shops along Rue de la Paix Opera Rivoli and St Honore show bags in many sizes. The article describes large to small envelopes, coin purses, and powder-box carries with new oblong shapes and delicate handles, while metal frame bags fade from fashion.
Nearly 1,000,000 skins from lambs, kids, and sheep were produced in Mace donia and Thrace during the last year, signaling expanding textile supply and regional livestock activity.
Japanese silk replaces Chinese silk in world markets due to China's internal troubles, shifting trade patterns and impact on global commerce.
Hollywood fashion centers on flower adorned gowns and detailed tailoring. Dainty Shasta daisies decorate skirts while white and yellow blooms contrast with tweed and leather accents. Descriptions cover long blouses, fingertip lengths, seven eighths coats, and two piece jumper styles for school wardrobes in velveteen and jersey.
Fashion dictates hats must match frocks in color line and fabric. The trend highlights harmony as the key to chic. Women increasingly invest care in choosing accessories to complete outfits, yielding noticeable style results.
The hour’s stocking in Paris is plain sheer silk in rose beige with openwork clocks and is fashionable for day and evening use. New novelty hosiery includes an evening stocking adorned with metal embroidery and rose silk in anklet design. both at the ankle and knee feature a monogram in metal and colored silks.
Fashion notes reveal beaded bags as refined art with patterns from brocades and tapestries. Tiny beads mimic woven fabrics, with intricate designs and detailed workmanship. Evening bags feature jewel tones and delicate materials like old silks and tapestries.
Fashion notes highlight evening wear in white black pink lavender with abundant silver and gold tones. Designers emphasize versatile palettes for formal occasions and nightlife ensembles.
Old records show evening schools in New Amsterdam in 1661 and New York in 1690. By 1724 Boston housed an evening school, Philadelphia in 1784, Charleston in 1744, and Newport in 1750. The Irish wolfhound is noted as the tallest dog in the world.
The lesson frames the believer's struggle as a spiritual battle against the devil, urging reliance on the Lord for strength. It details the armor of God from Ephesians 6, including truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the Word, and emphasizes prayer as the key to gaining strength and courage.
A brief exhortation warns readers to beware idle moments and the beginnings of evil. It urges solemn, earnest watchfulness and prayer to avoid moral intrusion and temptation. The quote from Farrar emphasizes vigilance against intruding thoughts.
A brief editorial line asserts Eloquence embodies the ultimate instrument of personal energy, attributed to Emer. The note presents a philosophical stance on speech and influence as a measure of vitality.
A conversational vignette contrasts a shirt and its collar at home by the hearth as a discerning man reflects on preservation and sentiment attached to a familiar fireplace setting.
Women can keep heels neat with USKIDE toplifts. The bottom cap stays flat and secure, lasting longer than leather. Made by United States Rubber Company, the toplifts fit new or repaired shoes and extend wear.
A fragment discusses long life and the idea that centenarians populate apartment buildings while increasing demands of housework continue to grow.
An advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 25 years. It urges saying Bayer when purchasing. The note cautions that limitations may prove dangerous.
A puzzling message states Depont is getting married. The crowd responds with mixed reactions and concern over the sudden announcement. No further details are provided.
A vintage advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching. It also recommends Cuticura Soap with hot water rinse and drying, then a dusting of Cuticura Talcum for a fragrance. The ad notes 25 cents each and ends with a Tailors line about cold cash.
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