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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1950
Page
11
A feature on Esther Doro and other designers showcasing American broadtail pelts in Mediterranean blues and navy accents. The piece notes new drape trends, sailor collars, and modular fur pieces replacing older heavy accessories. Obvious emphasis on chic, wearable fur ensembles amid shifting tastes.
A principal confronts fourth graders amid questions about floor seating and discipline. The piece argues parents often push children toward falsehood with blaming tones and suggests fair, direct dialogue to resolve misdeeds.
Nearly every woman knows the loss of a glove and the trouble of handling gloves in darkness. A glove ring attaches to a handbag handle or zipper to keep gloves secure and clean, with a rhine stone set example described for day use and evening wear.
Advice on teen dating versus college age relationships. The letter weighs age differences, maturity, parental trust, and social rules. It suggests allowing dates with college men under family guidelines, and supports a weekend visit to meet a partner’s family to aid decision making.
Gardener's minor injuries from tools or blisters should be treated promptly with antiseptic and adhesive bandages kept in the shed or garage. Prompt care can prevent infection, especially when handling soil or near farm animals where tetanus risks rise.
A fragmented advertisement for a needlework pattern print, selling embroidery and knitting guides with directions. It claims rag yarn, monk’s cloth, Bertingham stitch, and 24x36 inch sizes. Customer details, pricing, and mailing address are given, urging twenty cents for pattern and features illustrations and tips.
Advice on diagnosing simple sewing machine problems. Check needle threading, needle position, and proper tension. Test stitch on intended fabric, use diagonal checks, and compare loop patterns to detect loose upper or lower tension and avoid puckering or broken threads.
A reader notes three key elements for a smooth square dance: follow the caller’s directions, keep time with the orchestra, and enjoy the caller’s rhymed patter. It stresses dancers must act on cues, avoid solo interpretation, and stay aligned with the rhythm and partner to maintain flow.
By Margot Mayo leading se instruction on rhythm and steps for square dancing. Emphasis on wearing comfortable clothes and footwear for both girls and boys to enable energetic spins and free movement.
A fragmentary advice piece discusses hair care and grooming for teens. It warns against public combing and pin curls, urges private routines, and stresses clean hair and a clean comb as essential for youthful charm. It mentions consulting instruction booklets and manufacturer manuals for tension and clothing guidance.
The piece discusses early 1920s tarpeta trends with twists in yarns and a shift from design richness to texture richness. It notes the introduction as revolutionary and highlights the era’s textile innovations and stylistic emphasis on texture over ornate patterns.
A fashion note surveys millinery in modern circles noting oversized brims and dark lines echo medieval silhouettes. Styles vary from soft floppy brims on wet crinoline looks to firm velvet and felt hats with minimal trimmings, suited to new fashion sheets gaining sway in wardrobes.
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