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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
12
A vintage feature discusses nylon lingerie for coeds with items like slips petticoats and gowns in nylon blends. It notes new emphasis on slips, wide pleated shirts, and dorm wear while detailing growth research showing girls mature faster than boys around ages 13 to 14 and the social implications for parents and teachers.
Fashionable raincoats use water resistant fabrics like rayon faille tafsets and all rayon wovens. Treated materials give coats a versatile look suitable for moving days and showers.
A new Recup coffeemaker is added to a famous line of copper clad stainless steel kitchenware. It features a thick copper bottom for even heat distribution and consistent brewing performance.
A fashion note highlights washable rayon dresses as a key trend for year round wear. Lightweight fabrics suit indoor warmth and milder autumn weather with foulard and geometric prints on dark grounds like green blue or black.
You can reheat rolls in a double boiler over boiling water or wrap them in aluminum foil and heat in the oven. The methods preserve moisture and warmth, offering a simple way to restore texture.
Modern household aids promise ease for housewives and even heads of the house. New plastic appliances include a rolling pin with eight snail rollers for thin crusts, a self emptying hamper, a combined broom and dustpan, a crevice free bread box, and a red cherry pitter clamped to a table for quarter minute pit releases.
Fragmentary note discusses arranging a display or plan and the frustration of changing it without sufficient help. Mentions asking for aid and the annoyance when new arrangements fail to fit expectations.
The piece notes American fashion follows Paris approvals with trends shown in New York and Paris. It highlights slim straight lines, short skirts, high collars, and the use of small-scale furniture in one-room living. It mentions Dior influence and practical decorating ideas for compact apartments.
A reader explains a breakup after returning to find Nelson dating Edith 300 miles away. The writer analyzes his choice, suggests he may forgive but warns against repeating mistreatment, and advises a tactful apology and renewed friendship to win him back.
Home window drapes praised for rich appearance and durability priced under ten dollars. The fabric promises natural folds, wrinkle resistance, fade proof color, and a fire resistant finish, marketed as durable and easy to care for in modern decor.
Modern eyeglass styles claim comfort and improved fit for women with uprig ht shapes. Color options like ruby red and emerald green are touted as fashion forward, making glasses a stylish choice for many wearers.
Pattern 7109 offers six transfers sized 5 4x6 inches with improved visuals and full directions. Send twenty cents to The Troy Retail Arts Dept Pit Box 164 New York to obtain the pattern including bank printed needlework and free backing.
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