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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1949
Page
11
A retro society column urges women to practice handling delicate accessories like parasols and frilled stoles to maintain graceful, feminine poise. It cautions that improper draping or careless movement can spoil the effect, recommending simpler, low maintenance pieces for practicality.
Dr Ernest G Osborne reflects on modern parenting and Grandparents role in children's lives. He argues grandparents offer time, relaxed expectations, and unique insights, enriching growth and family ties through enjoyable visits and shared memories.
Readers discuss decorating choices including living room color schemes with Venetian blinds rose beige wallpaper and green draperies. Another note suggests a red quilted check bedspread and green drapes for an eatery room with yellow wallpaper and maple furniture.
A design concept features small hand bags and satchels for children, made from plastic straw and fabric with ribbon accents. Styles include doll sized satchels with slit openings, two toned leather pouches, mirrors, notebooks and pencil holders, plus tiny change purses and wrist straps.
The piece offers style tips for different body types to look flattering on beaches and gardens. It suggests one piece suits with built in bras for buxom figures, flaring skirts for tall thin figures, and avoiding midriff outfits in public spaces. It promotes color, sun protection, and ladylike conduct in public settings.
A quick four o'clock pick up suggests mixing equal prune juice and milk then adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass. Serve with long straws on a warm day for a creamy chilled beverage.
Readable ad offers Crochet and needlework patterns with easy directions. Readers urged to send coins or stamps to The Trev Record for 211 crochet designs and accessories from the Alice Brooks Needlework Catalog. Includes requests for names, addresses, and pattern tunner details.
A reader advises that mature women fear outfits in swimsuits due to leg flaws. A gradual sun tan can camouflage imperfections without exposing face or arms, with 10 to 15 minutes of daily exposure. A color-deepening lotion can enhance tint for a natural look.
A dated critique argues women talk more but lack argumentative restraint. It cites failing to anchor anecdotes to events, personalize content, and avoid personal attacks. It says women struggle to discuss readings and lectures, focus on self and family, and rush speech, suggesting husbands could teach better conversational skills.
Reprint of a dating advice column exploring how women stall invitations with alibis while waiting for a preferred suitor. It discusses the social norms that teach women to be patient, the risk of losing the best offer, and the tension between desire for restraint and practical excuses.
A stylist promotes a simple basic cut, recommending a short bob with neat bangs to withstand wind and daily swimming. Readers are advised to trim bangs regularly, avoid shaggy ends, and keep hair in a neat, straight look for cohesive styling and social confidence.
New York designers focus on the jaunty look with pockets as the main trimming for evening gowns. Pocket size rises with formality and price, while accents include bandanas, plaid handkerchiefs, and rugged fabrics like denim and worsted. Shoulders remain exposed to maintain a chic nightwear edge.
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