Paris Style Influences on American Fashion Trendsetters
Paris couture exerts calculated influence on American wardrobes as New York previews reveal the season’s changes. Carmel Snow of Harper's Bazaar notes rounded shoulders, dropped seams, longer jackets, and new fabrics. Coats feature altered collars and sleeves. dresses favor ensembles with diagonal closures. Evening wear shows Byzantine splendor with rich embroideries, long bouffant gowns, and stoles, while shorter gowns appear with stoles or slim cuts.
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Paris
New York
Carmel Snow
Harper's Bazaar
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Children Learn By Finding Information In Open Searches
Ernest G. Osborne reflects on how modern schooling emphasizes active research over rote memorization. He notes youngsters now gather facts from encyclopedias and explore topics like open pit mining, comparing copper and iron mining methods, to build understanding beyond memorized dates and capitals. He asks readers to value information literacy and real-world knowledge of global affairs over just spelling and arithmetic accuracy.
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United Nations
Potatoes Cooked In Skins Preserve Nutrients
Keeping potatoes in their jackets when possible helps retain vitamins and minerals by limiting their loss into the cooking water.
Fall Planting and Garden Advice From The Green Thumb 1951
Fall planting helps plants establish roots before freezing and bloom next summer. Landscape design favors backyard plantings with dense shrubs for bird protection, including Juniper, Japanese Yew, Honeysuckle, Amur Privet, and Mock Orange. evergreen browning explains natural leaf shed. water spray removes dead foliage. African violets may stunt from disease. destroy affected plants. Pepper in saucers and Clorox solutions control pests. Gladiolus and dahlia care notes plus free Nile bulbs bulletin mailing list status.
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Green Thumb
Clothes Quiz fashion tips by Beth Blair on fabric layering
FABRIC OVER FABRIC SEEN IN NEW CLOTHES designers show layering lace over wood jersey or net over brocade for evening looks. A reader asks how to remodel a gold satin bridesmaid dress with lace and satin ruffles, suggesting a yoke removal, new panels, or a two fabric overskirt. A colored hat with a black coat and mink collar is advised with black accessories for balance.
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Miss Blair
Cleanliness Adds To iComfort Of Bed Patient
An air of soap and water freshness lifts spirits and comfort for a bed patient. Keep bed linen and frequently used equipment like the electric heating pad attractive and spotless. Consider an extra slipcover for the heating pad to allow washing and frequent changes.
Chrome Chairs Highlight Modern Interior Contrasts
Chrome chairs bring bright contrasts to interiors. Pair with softer furnishings like drapes rugs and upholstery in warm rich textures to let metal pieces stand out. The simple formula works for offices shops homes lounges and institutions alike.
Pattern No 8556 rompers and dresses for young children
By Sue Burnett lace trimmed dress slip panties romper pattern No 8556 covers sizes 4 months to 3 years with materials listed and yardage. Send 25 cents coins, name, address, size and pattern number to Sue Burnett Troy Record New York for Fall and Winter Fashion booklet available for 26 cents.
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Sue Burnett
Hehe
Troy Record
Ave. Americas
New York
Fashton
Yugoslav Women to Drop Veils in Bosnia Hercegovina
Belgrade reports Yugoslav authorities instruct Bosnia Hercegovina to ban veils worn by Muslim women. Officials say veils hinder efficiency and industrial work, tying to five year plan goals. Sarajevo reacts cautious with older generations reluctant to abandon tradition.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Bosnia-Hercegovina
Josip Broz ‘Tito
Bosnia
Hercegovina
Sarajevo
Smoking Ranks High As Fire Cause
National Fire Protection Association data show smoking as the leading fire cause in a 24-factor list. Electrical fixed services rank second, with unknown factors third, and defective heating equipment fourth. Matches remain a major hazard alongside smoking, while gas and appliances sit around twentieth.
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National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Out Of The Attic Chest Gets A New Look
An old chest can become attractive by sanding the wood and adding wallpaper designs. Glue the cut wallpaper to the chest, let the paper dry, then shellac for a pretty piece of new furniture suitable for a child's room or guest room.
Invite a Boy to the Party A Wise Girl's Prompt
A guide urges girls to invite a boy to share fun by choosing the right moment and person. It advises rehearsing, staying upbeat, and using direct invitation either in person or by phone. If rebuffed, move on to another contact and maintain confidence for future invitations.
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Sucls
Marge
Eleanor
Tess
Suds New Washables Before Alterations
A notice advises laundering new home textiles such as trocks pinafores and children's dresses before alterations to avoid shrinkage from wearings. It recommends checking labels for fully preshrunk or residual shrinkage less than 1 to ensure items stay the right size through repeated washings.
Feelings of drowsiness prompt quick outdoor wakeup routine
When feeling drowsy, step outside for a few minutes and inhale deeply several times. Return indoors and stretch the entire body as hard as you can to improve circulation and wakefulness.
Nylon Shortage Prompts Rayon Silk Fashion Rebound
A nylon shortage drives U S fashion toward rayon and silk as producers pivot to promote these fabrics. Manufacturers insist no shortage exists yet but warn the shift to rayon and silk may affect lingerie and winter wear, with women urged to adapt to new textiles and styles.
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New York
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