New Wash Materials Prompt Spring Sewing Push
A woman focused feature from the Western Newspaper Union highlights spring sewing plans urging readers to explore new wash fabrics. It praises spun rayon crepes with soft color palettes inspired by Chinese porcelains, notes anti crease treatment, and showcases combinations with linen. The piece mentions soft rayon textures, a soranized shrink, and styled garments including a dirndl dress, a gingham bolero, and a lightweight housecoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Background for the Coming Crisis France vs Italy in the Med
In early 1939 Europe watches Spain's civil war as Barcelona falls to Franco's forces aided by Italy and Germany. Mussolini seeks Mediterranean dominance, challenging France over Tunisia Corsica Nice and Savoy while Britain fears disruption of the Suez lifeline. The 1915 London treaty and later omissions shape Italy's expansionist aims tied to Berlin.
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France
Italy
Mediterranean
Joseph W. Labine
Europe
Spain
Barcelona
Germany
Edouard Daladier
M. Daladier
Benito Mussolini
Africa
Tunisia
Corsica
Nice
Savoy
Addis Ababa- Djibouti
Great Britain
London
England
Versailles
Somaliland
Eritrea
Doumeirah
Mussolini
Britain
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Ukraine
Berlin
Paris
M. Francois-Poncet
Chamber of Deputies
Galeazzo Ciano
Nicel
Echo
Virginio Gayda
Rome
Tevere
Third Republic
Daladier
Suez Canal
Addis Ababa
Dijibouti
Red Sea
Pantellaria
Sicily
Gibraltar
Berlin Homes Combine Industry and Leisure in New Urban Trend
Berlin diverges from slum districts by building worker settlements and Siemens Stadt around major plants. Siemens and AEG sponsor vast housing with schools and hospitals for tens of thousands of employees. Outside the city locals escape Sundays to lakes, with names like Maryland and Jamaica reflecting Frederick the Great era.
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National Geographic Secior
Washington, D.C
WNU
Berlin
Siemens Company
Siemens Stadt
Allgemeine Elektricitaets- Gesellschaft
General Electric Company
Germany
Kuestrin
Oderbruch
Oder River
Maryland
Saratoga
Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Jamaica
Malta
Sumatra
Ceylon
Frederick the Great
Spree-Havel
America
Frederick
Oder
Rebirth of Amber Jewelry Sets New Fashion Tone
Amber jewelry revival shapes this season with golden yellow to antique mahogany tones. The transparent stone appears in floral designs where leaves and foliage are formed by shaded or veined amber. A stylish young woman pairs amber flower jewelry with an evening gown.
Petticoat Trends Dominate Fashion Frocks In New Silhouettes
A fashion feature notes petticoats return in stylish outfits as silk crepe dresses reveal lacey frills. It highlights tiered petticoats and the new flounced silhouette with daytime skirts and frocks showing layered, graceful flouncing in the season.
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Milady
Open Toes Heels In New Footwear Fashion
The vogue of open toes and open heels has reached a state where it will be hard to find oxford shoes with full coverage. Spring shoe styles are on display showing pumps oxford and sandals exposing the toes and back of the heels.
Protect Feet Robust weather calls for rugged footwear
A brief note urges readers to wear sturdy shoes and boots due to harsh weather conditions. It highlights the need for protection for feet against rain mud and cold and suggests practical footwear choices for outdoor work or travel.
Only Glergymen Were Immune From Comic Valentine
A discussion of St. Valentine’s Day explains its origins from Roman and early Christian rituals, the evolution into sentimental valentines and satirical comic cards, and the role of the clergy as the few immune from criticism. It notes the name Valentine derives from a Third century saint who helped lovers and was martyred.
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Glergymen
England
Scotland
Valentine
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Alexander Pope
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