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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

18

Incentive to Buy Fine Tableware in Spring

The article urges spring shopping for home tableware and gifts. It highlights Lemmon's Jewelry offerings, including plated silverware for eight, tarnishproof silver chests, and patterns like Sylvia 1847 Rogers and Coronation. It suggests gifts for husbands and friends, from silverware and toasters to gold jewelry and invisible suspenders.

Lemmon’s Sylvia Rogers Community Plate Sterling

New Men's Styles in Hats and Suits

Spring fashion notes highlight hats and suits from male haberdashers. A Sulka & Company promotes color in shirts and accessories with linen checks and stripes, Nile cloth fabrics, and varied footwear. The piece advises harmonious color choices and practical style over chasing trends.

A. Sulka & Company New York Ne Plus Ultra Fifth Avenue Haberdashers

Frilled Blouses Lead Fashion Notes of the Era

The feature highlights feminine blouses with floral motifs and silk jersey looks. Silk sheer tops with frills, ruffles, pockets, and long sleeves dominate dinner hour fashion, signaling Vallace style trends.

Soft sport dresses emphasize full skirts in peasant style

The description highlights dresses showcasing large swaying skirts and pockets styled to project a relaxed rustic swagger, focusing on practical charm and carefree movement.

Softer styles blend sportswear with classic fashions

Fashion notes show sport leaders adopting softer dress details. Convertible collars appear open or closed, skirts feature tailored pleats, and sleeves stay simple with growing acceptance of long sleeves especially for golf. Fabrics include spun rayon flannels and gabardines ideal for now through summer.

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