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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
9
Tomorrow youll wear colonial beads and jewelry in a display of colorful pieces including ivory handbags, feathered accessories, and bead works. Silks and garments described feature embroidered detailing, garb with corset-like structure, and matching undergarments in varied colors.
A transcription fragment describes a mail order for children’s sewing patterns and fabric requests. It lists sizes for boys and girls ages 1 2 3 years and requests fabric lengths, stamps, and a mailing address in Americus New York for Sue Burnett pattern orders.
The essay discusses parental views on raising children amid gossip and social pressure. It cites Mrs Beeville's warning about rough play and the idea of the apple theory, arguing that fear of both bad and good behavior shapes how adults guide youngsters. It notes that misbehavior often hides a need for attention and approval.
A midcentury fashion excerpt describes bridal lingerie color palettes and coordinating accessories. It emphasizes pale yellows, soft greens, pinks, and black with white bases, noting matching petticoats and garters, multiple slips, and varied hosiery. It also discusses built in bras, shirt options, and fabric choices like wool or acetate blends, with fashion guidance on suit styles and color harmony for a wedding ensemble.
Readers compare new fashion silhouettes including chemise and trapeze shapes with softer lines for petites. The piece notes preference for cool fabrics, belled skirts, and subtle waistlines, while acknowledging some may delay adoption until more flattering versions appear.
A World Solutions Network piece surveys use of vinyl plastics in midcentury decor. It highlights wall and floor coverings, furniture upholstery, and privacy panels. The article notes bright colors like white glass green yellow and marine blue vinyls used on sofas tables chairs and walls in a compact New York City setting.
Reading a homemakers gathering, industry experts urge consumers to voice complaints about poorly designed goods from automobiles to appliances. They argue manufacturers dismiss issues unless verified by widespread customer feedback, noting many products fail in use yet sell on looks or hype driven by quick profits.
Care tips advise smoothing pleats and straightening lace before drying. Mentioned steps include aligning edgings and bows, handling hems, and ensuring fabric hangs evenly to reduce clots and creasing during air or line drying.
A fragmentary ad-like passage discusses capsules marketed to improve beauty and reduce vitamin deficiency related skin aging. It touts rich creamy products, a blend of minerals and amino acids, and a method claiming to renew skin by supplementing nutrients. The writing mentions a beauty house age stance and a ritual of tight fastened belts and jars, with unclear product specifics.
A fragmented instruction advises stacking and washing baby socks by placing them in an old nylon stocking first. The tip suggests tying the opening and keeping socks together to avoid misplacement while washing.
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