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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
2
A reader seeks help for fatigue irritability and nervous spells blamed on wartime strain. The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a nerve tonic to restore energy, improve stamina, and end mood swings, promising a return to the reader’s former self.
An advertisement describes Johnsons chemicals and camera components including a 25 mm development system with a 16 inch time and temperature calculator. It lists prices for 25 mm and accessories, delivery terms, and mentions a June delivery window. Names include H. Wsonis, French Denlux, Sainsbury and Co Ltd.
Advice on staying fresh after late nights includes showers, hair care, eye baths, skin routines, light makeup, and foot care. It stresses deportment, graceful ballroom movement, and safe curtsey technique with knee locks. Also adds quick home tips for common chores and minor grooming hacks.
Australian buyers in Paris viewed fine woollens for mid summer styles. French models Lydia Leplat Maggy Larragne Suzanne Combe Janine Lequierre will showcase garments to Australia along with two Australian models yet to be chosen. Evening dresses feature full skirts hip padding and waist emphasis while navy blue wool and white embroidery appear in many looks.
Australian women embrace lambswool coats as utilitarian and affordable attire suitable for town or country. Early models were heavy, but improvements in technique have reduced weight while preserving the luxury feel of fur.
Fashion experts note muff reappearances in women’s wardrobes for summer with light taf fetas cottons and ginghams. Designers show blue taffeta options and corsage accents for evening wear while home sewists can craft pockets for cash and carry. Gay mittens in baby yarns or cottons suit outfits, with dyeing tips for non knitters.
The method calls for applying soft green soap and French chalk to the tortoiseshell, rubbing vigorously for a period. If the result is not satisfactory, repeat the process to seek a better finish.
New York fashion experts foresee skirts moving from midcalf to ankle length, with dipping hems in dresses and jackets featuring flared basques. Illusion of fullness and downward trimming trend, while hats divide between high styles and wide drooping brims. Evening frocks grow longer, tiered skirts return, and sheer organza coats over black dresses add Parisian flair.
A collection of veal preparations describes tender options from stuffed leg to handles of pie fillings. Methods range from browning the veal in butter to simmering in white sauce with parsley and lemon, with various fillings and yields for 5 to 10 servings.
A set of miscellaneous notes discusses hair care in hard water issues and hygiene tips. It mentions vinegar or lemon rinses for mineral deposits, warns against sharing powder puffs, and advises multiple lathers with liquid soap for shampoo. It also notes hair stability and salt use effects on appetite.
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