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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1959
Page
2
Reader asks about decorating without curtains. Answer suggests using wallpaper borders around windows with fringed shades, placing a fall plant near doors, and pairing neutral living room tones with blue accents. Advice includes balancing narrow spaces, matching colors, and adding a yellow and white ceiling globe over the dining table for accent.
Hemlines vary from short to long this fall and seamless hosiery remains stylish. Designers favor smokey tones and color harmony with terra cotta browns blues mauves greens and soft purples. Hosiery complements tunics dresses skirts and footwear from daytime to evening looks.
Pattern notice offers three spring ready to sew blouses in sizes 10 through 20 with busts up to 40. Includes yardage details and center contrast, price 35 cents plus 1 cent per pattern, mail to Sue Burnell The Troy Record New York 36 NY for Fall and Winter 59 Basic Fashion issue.
A vintage notice offers quick ink stain fixes such as immediate washing and milk soaking for delicate garments. It also previews fall wardrobe ideas for college and garter workers, including monogram placement on shirt cuffs and decorative braid to conceal hem creases on dresses.
Small improvements brighten spaces without high cost. An old metal pail can become a playful playroom accent by wrapping it with rope and sealing with shellac to prevent wear. Options include painting the inside white or a vivid color like red or yellow for a cheerful finish.
Brown leads fall footwear color trends, with greens and grays close behind and smoky tones like pink, gray, and taupe rising. Stacked leather heels, front lace pumps, and slim high heels appear in casual to evening wear, while fabrics such as corduroy and pony-skin drive new boot styles. Gloves and jewelry accents feature white pigskin, chamois yellow, and beaver taupe hues.
The article recalls the old home made scooters built from a single skate, a wooden box, a sturdy board and a handle. Children fastened the box to the board front and added wheels, paint, bells and lamps for personal flair. Hills enhanced the ride and shelves in the box served as carriers.
A Chicago report notes a bride protesting that washing walls is cheaper than repainting yet warns on predictability. An association of paint manufacturers provides tips to ease washing chores and extend wall maintenance, aiming to help homeowners choose washable paints and proper cleaning methods.
The text advises following package directions for paint removers and cleaners. It notes warm water is preferred, begin at the lower wall and work upward with a sponge or cloth, rinse if required, and use two water parts for cleaning solution and rinsing.
Printed hopsacking jackets paired with knife-pleated skirts headline the fall collection. Double-breasted jackets feature velvet collars and are shown with coordinated skirts, signaling a coordinated young coshime look for the season.
A reader seeks Miss Blair guidance for a blue silk dress with velvet accessories for two upcoming weddings. Advice favors matching blue shoes and handbag in leather or satin, white gloves if chosen, and a velvet hat to complete the look. For afternoon wear, the tone is dressy yet not overly fussy, with pretty necklines, short to three-quarter sleeves, and silk or thin wool fabrics, plus complementary accessories.
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