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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
6
Cherie Nicholas surveys youthful party frocks in sheer silk fabrics from white organdies to silk chiffons. Civil War era influences appear in bouffant skirts, waisted lines, flounces, ribbons, beading, and lace trims. Modern designers emphasize dainty bow knots, shirred waists, and all over shirring for a feminine, ladylike look.
The lumber-jacket silhouette dominates summer fashion with belts over sheer lingerie blouses and lace edging over skirts. Printed silk sheets showcase the fad, tied at the waist, in the new sanitized deodorant-treated fabric reflecting the little girl vogue.
The idea of wearing rubber flowers beyond the beach is gaining appeal. These corsages are practical as soap and water keep them fresh indefinitely. Natural colors and realistic reproduction mark them as standout accessories for swimsuits, evening coifs, and sport jackets.
The article notes a 1915 fashion moment centered on stripes as a modern designer choice. Stripes are described as slimming and versatile, capturing a brisk, stylish shift from older fashion books. The emphasis is on the era’s Castle walk and the evolving sartorial appeal of striped materials.
A worn snood with flowers creates a charming evening headdress for those with long enough hair. The combination blends practicality with decorative flair, showcasing a timeless accessory trend.
WE READ THAT FRANCE AND ITALY PLAN SKY FORTS WHERE HAN NIBAL CROSSED THE ALPS. THE STORY DESCRIBES A HISTORICAL PAGEANT OF NORTHEAST FRONTIERS AND MOUNTAIN FORTIFICATIONS. IT RECOUNTS FORMER CONFEDERATE LEADER JOHN H MORGAN AND MARCUS WHITMAN, RICHARDSON AND OTHERS AS PARTS OF A DIVERSE NARRATIVE.
Dispatches from Europe suggest Germany eyes extending the Siegfried line from Switzerland toward the Mediterranean as fortifications rise along the Alpine frontier. French and Italian alpine troops train for mountain warfare while history recalls Hannibal and Napoleon crossing the western Alps, with railways and roads linking France, Italy, and the Riviera.
The U S forest products laboratory in Madison shows US paper products valued near a billion dollars annually come from diverse woods. Pine pulps prove strong for white papers, while recent tests find blackjack oak can yield good pulp for containers and building papers, expanding beyond traditional spruce and balsam sources.
F W Reichelderfer of the U S Weather Bureau says more upper air observations, especially radio sondes, will reduce the use of probably in daily forecasts. Radio sondes transmit pressure, temperature, and humidity from up to 70,000 feet, guiding ground observers as balloons rise. Several stations already operate, and many instruments are recovered after parachute descent.
A ship's position is computed from her log using latitude and longitude from departure or last fix, compass recommended course, log measured speed, and elapsed time to establish current coordinates.
Health column notes a Canadian study of 153 patients showing inherited constitution links azaena with nasal catarrh and deafness. Researchers report estrogen applied to the nasal lining may relieve both conditions, though they caution against attributing deafness to gross hormonal deficiency.
A physician recalls treatment for bilious attacks with 24 to 48 hours of withheld food and fluids. He explains causes from liver and bowel wastes, chronic infections, and poor digestion. Advice favors small meals, light eating during stress, and calomel with salts as old-time relief.
Fashion brief promotes two summer frock patterns 1767 and 1778 with design details fabric options and sizes. It lists yardage for 35 inch material and trim, plus order address The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1324 211 W Wacker Dr Chicago IL and price 15 cents each.
A collection of practical housework tips describes removing finger marks with Sweet oil from varnished furniture, using a long handled duster for back strain, decorating mayonnaise with tomato ketchup to create a pink hue, and refreshing aging linoleum by wax removal, painting with enamel, applying two coats, and stippling to hide footprints.
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