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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
6
Fashion notes revive the custom of wearing fragrant flowers in hair and on bodices to brighten winter ensembles. Suggestions include carnations, roses, lilies and cornflowers for hairpieces, leis and bracelets, with florals enhancing coats, hats, and accessories. Diadems and patriotic arrangements also appear in the styles.
A sports set in white worsted offers warmth and charm for winter wear. It features a baby bonnet mittens and sweater trimmed with heavy cable stitch and colorful embroidery. Embroidery accents and color matched buttons complete the coordinated look for durability and style.
New fashion turbans draw Oriental influence and fully conceal hair. Designs emphasize draped fabric that forms part of the brim and fit snugly over the back to the neck, reflecting mil linery parade trends and concealed coiffures.
The year brings no major change in overshoes but designers note many women wear low heels in winter. Velvet carriage shoes gain black bunny fur trim in three heel heights. All rubber galoshes offer three heel sizes with boxy toe shapes and contrasting shiny rubber patterns. Some styles cover the shoe and end below the ankle with suede finishes and patent trim.
Young fashion inverts sleeves or drapes coats over shoulders to mimic capes. Soft wool or tailored jacketed suits influence the look. The style adds a fur cape influence while preserving comfort and ease.
Utah a longtime prospector and battering ram of bad luck seeks Lilly Blake’s hand with five thousand dollars and fifteen years of savings. At Lilly’s Cafe American in Red Cow he must face her fierce answer as she pours out her nest egg and asks William Harrison to become her husband.
Gwen Reese serves as a stylish blonde at the Blue Mug when a new boss arrives praising the atmosphere. Gwen transforms to blonde only to find Frieda’s hair has darkened, shocking them both. The two women share a moment of disbelief and joke about the boss’s intentions as a customer arrives and announces, “I’m your new boss’ wife.”
A festive guide for celebrating New Year at home with new games and drinks. Hawaiian Hot Cup, Hot Spiced Cider, and Holiday Mulled Grape Juice set the mood, with snacks like crackers, cheese, popcorn, and nuts. A buffet menu includes Tuna Curry on Chinese Noodles, Mixed Salad, bread, Orange Ginger Bread, and coffee.
A collection of old recipe directions for mixed salad with French dressing, hot spiced cider, holiday mulled grape juice, and Hawaiian hot cup. Includes ingredients like lettuce, apples, grapes, garlic, sugar, and cider with steps to mix, simmer, and serve. Also lists fruit-juice flavorings and spice blends for festive drinks.
The reader is urged to make food resolutions for the new year including weekly homemade bread and cookies and trying new cakes or pies. A cook book titled Better Baking by Eleanor Howe offers Mountain Muffins Honey Drop Biscuits Hot Cinnamon Rolls Boston Brown Bread and Lemon Sunny Silver Pie. Send 10 cents to 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois to obtain the book.
A collection of kitchen tips advises letting oatmeal cornmeal or rice stand after cooking to loosen from the pan. It also suggests peanut butter frosting for white or spice cakes by blending one third cup peanut butter into uncooked white frosting and decorating with roasted peanuts. Pineapples are recommended for salads or desserts with uniform halves scraped for pulp and used later. Edible party place cards can be made from dough cutouts baked and iced with guest names.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1202-B offers a dart fitted jumper with front fullness and two patch pockets. A tailored blouse with sports collar complements the set and can be made in long or short sleeves from corduroy velveteen flannel or wool plaid fabrics. Sizes 6 to 14 years with material yardage listed. Send order to.
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