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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1941

Page

6

Corduroy Fashions at School and Campus Rise

Corduroy, now called cordurella by girls and cordurox by boys, dominates campus fashion. The trend widens from jackets to skirts and dresses, with varied styles for all ages, including lightweight, durable fabrics and Western metal studs. The feature notes fashionable combinations, color tricks, and the shift from male to female fashion influence. Released by Western Newspaper Union.

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Corduroy Outfit Captures Fashionable Child’s Delight

A charming classic shirt type dress crafted from cordarella ribbed corduroy wins praise as a durable stylish fabric. The jaunty costume features gold stars on the front pockets and Scotch cap, adding a festive touch to a fashion minded daughter’s wardrobe.

Knitted Accessories Define New Autumn Fashion Trend

The fashion scene embraces knitted accessories to pair with tweeds and plaids. Stocking caps scarves and gloves are knitted or crocheted to create a smart coordinated look. Women crochet hats with loop yarn and wide brim felts feature crochet bands and crowns, while crochet handbags grow in size to match knitted details.

Irish Crochet Lace and Venise Trimming Now Offered

Lace counters feature circular Irish crochet by the yard for collars cuffs and trimming. Venise lace is also available and used in allover patterns for blouses to pair with afternoon outfits or to top party skirts with large yards of tulle.

Quilted Velvets In Velvet and Wool Coats Fashion

The article highlights quilted coats and suits, noting velvet and wool fabrics as especially handsome and new looking. It mentions a quilted velveteen jacket paired with a plaid skirt for a girl going away to school, emphasizing stylish value.

Aunt Bessie Brings Pie and Change to a Family Visit

Elizabeth narrates how her Aunt Bessie, a world traveler with ample money, inflames dinner table tensions with chocolate pie while bonding with Elizabeth’s baby Betty. The trip reshapes names in the family as Betty adopts the nickname Bessie, and Aunt Bessie plans a will leaving funds to the children, reflecting affection and influence within the household.

Ant Bessie Aunt Bessie Jack Elizabeth Young John Bessie Betty John Bess Lizzie Holden Atlantic City Bermuda Florida California Annie South Africa Arabia Hong Kong Moscow

Jitterbugs Are Not Nuts They Are Lower Animals

Animal Lover Ellsworth Jaeger argues in Nature Magazine that jitterbugs are not crazy but follow ancient dance patterns present in many species. He describes 16 animals from turkeys to porcupines performing rhythmic movements such as dawn high steps, turkey trots, hedonic circling, and porcupine foot thumping, with the hummingbird swaying like a pendulum in love.

Ellsworth Jaeger Nature Magazine Jive Justifier Jaeger Ellsworth

Rebuilding the Navy and the Constitution’s Rise

The United States built its early navy after Revolutionary War neglect. In 1794 Congress ordered six frigates, with the Constitution among vessels begun when piracy surged in the Mediterranean. A 1795 treaty with Algiers halted raids and led to completing three ships, including the Constitution launched October 21, 1797, now a preserved relic.

United States Mediterranean Washington Congress Algiers Constitution

Autumn Luncheon Ideas with Fall Centerpieces and Menu

A fall luncheon themed around leaves and chrysanthemums suggests festive décor with small vases, autumn candy colors, and centerpieces. The menu features a Creamed Fillet of Flounder with Mushrooms, Orange Honey Bread, a decorative vegetable platter, and an Uncle Crusted dressing for eggs salad, plus ice cream choices like Uncooked Custard Ice Cream with optional flavor variations.

This Week's Menu Creamed Fillet of Flounder

A feature in this week’s menu highlights a creamy fillet of flounder prepared with sliced mushrooms. The dish offers a light seafood option with rich sauce and classic accompaniments.

Fall table decorations join fruits and leaves for luncheon charm

Lynn urges autumn as a source for table decor with cornucopias and centerpieces of squash pears apples and grapes arranged on autumn leaf doilies and mirrors. Highlight with bittersweet chrysanthemum accents and a single fall leaf beside place cards for a cohesive luncheon theme.

Pattern 7055 Transfer Pattern With Stitch Illustrations

Pattern 7055 describes a transfer pattern of two pictures averaging 844 by 12 inches with color schemes and illustrations of stitches and materials needed. To obtain this pattern, send your order to the listed address.

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