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Popular Songs Magazine: October 1935

Ginger Rogers graced the front cover of the October 1935 edition of Popular Songs Magazine. It advertised the lyrics to over 30 popular songs of the mid-1930s!On the inner cover was a full page illustrated advertisement for diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, watches, and other jewelry for men and women wanting great values by Royal Diamond and Watch of 170 Broadway, NYC. You could could get a diamond engagement and wedding ring set for only $29.75 (approximately $525.12 in 2016 dollars).The Perfolastic shapewear had a money back guarantee if it did not reduce your waist and hips by 3 inches, and an offer to send a free sample of the perforated elastic material that the girdles were made from. This illustrates the ideal 1930s silhouette of narrow waist and hips, with a small to medium bust. ...

1960s Hermits Rest Photos, Native American Indian dance, and random

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World War I timeline, soldiers photos, heros, and conclusion.

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Pictures speak louder than words. In these last pages are images of World War I fighter planes in combat, famous air fighters, pictures of recuperating soldiers, descriptions and photos of hospital train cars, and, finally, a timeline of major events in World War I that happened between 1914 and 1917. These last pages also include a copy of Woodrow Wilson's speech, recommending that America declare war on Germany.

Dancing, Singing, NightClubs, and 1950s Stripper Stars

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Wow. What a cool series of pinup and burlesque star history!I'm not sure if there's much of a point to the words in these pages, but the pictures show the history of fashion and burlesque with pictures including

Last of the 1930s family photos

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I love these cute pictures of children and babies, from the 1930s! It looks like they turned one of the infants pictures into a post card, and I've scanned the front and back of it. I'm finished scanning this album... and not sure if I want to scan another Modern Priscilla issue, or the 1922 St. Louis Fashion Pageant magazine... Thoughts?

Early 1900s Summer Fashion Illustrations

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These fashion illustrations show what women wore in 1913, and what was in style. Apparently, embroideries were the rule, and placed where there was the smallest excuse for them. This illustration shows three fashionable early 1900s women and a little girl. On the right side is an advertisement for a Venus adjustable dress form. The text includes detailed descriptions and how to order the dress patterns to make the fashions the models illustrated are wearing.

Bus Routes to the Muny and Guarantors of the 1943 Opera Season

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It appears as if bus service to the Muny at Forest Park during World War II was very comprehensive! Bus service extended as far as Gravois and Hampton, Grand and Holly Hills, 3rd and Washington (downtown), Florissant and Kingshighway, and Delmar and DeBalviere... a pretty wide radius!Also in these last few pages of the 1943 St Louis Municipal Opera program, besides ads, was the list of large donors who gave to the Municipal Theatre Associations guarantee fund. It reads like a long list of old St. Louis society's who's-who and includes Adolphus Busch II and his son, August Buch (of the Anheuser-Busch brewery). It's interesting to see who the early supporters of the Muny were!

Modeling an Edwardian Lace Dress

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Here's ZiZi modeling an Edwardian Lace Dress. I've posted a few untouched close ups of the dress so you can see the intricate details in the lace. It was an amazing piece and required minimal styling to bring a turn of the century mood. I especially loved her poses with the violin.

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The Language of Fashion by Mary Brooks Picken 1938

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I am so excited to get The Language of Fashion by Mary Brooks Picken (1938 edition) as an early Christmas present! I am even more thrilled by my friend's thoughtfulness. Even more excited that this book's copyright has apparently expired (according to my search on the U.S. government copyright site).... so I can scan the pages!

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Cabinet Cards of Young Men, Children, and Couples

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Here are the rest of the 1800s cabinet cards I digitized for the Carondelet Historical Society. I really like the young lady wearing a hat, as shot by Polensky of Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. That photo, of any, gives me some ideas on historical re-creation. The background is so cool, and could probably be made into a photoshop texture or something!

Old Pictures of Nuns
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Family Photos (mostly) from the 1880s
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1950s Wedding Photos
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A bakery shop in 1917
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1935 Women’s Dresses and Fashion

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This entry is part 11 of 17 in the series 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company Catalog

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A new car, in 1944

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I imagine this 1940s couple getting this car as a gift, or the husband giving it to his wife before he leaves back to fighting overseas. She looks so proud and you can see them posed together, with him in his military uniform. What cute WWII-era Kodachrome slides!

A family in 1944
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Random Old Slides
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San Simeon 1959
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1945 Wedding Reception or Garden Party
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Art Studies 100 Years Ago Were as Daring as Today’s

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Wow. What an interesting 1950s perspective on the history of nude photography!

Misc. Ephemera

WWII Patriotic Ads for St. Louis Businesses

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This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series St. Louis Municipal Opera 1943

Dancing, Singing, NightClubs, and 1950s Stripper Stars

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This entry is part 10 of 32 in the series CheeseCake Pinup Magazine - 1953

Wow. What a cool series of pinup and burlesque star history!

I’m not sure if there’s much of a point to the words in these pages, but the pictures show the history of fashion and burlesque with pictures including

Rhinestone buttoned 1950s June Cleaver style dress – with matching cuff links

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This breezy, beautiful spring dress is just amazing!
It buttons up the front with rhinestone buttons, and zips up the side with a metal zipper for an extra smooth waist.
The gauze is pleated and overlays a satiny lining (I believe it to be Charmeuse, as it’s shiny on one side and dull on the back).
Somehow, the matching rhinestone cufflinks have survived intact. In the picture of the side zipper, I straight pinned a cufflink, so you can see it better. The top button appears to be missing its rhinestone.

Large comfortable soft blue cotton and linen shift dress – perfect for hot summer nights

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The first thing you will notice about this dress is that it’s incredibly soft! Fully cotton lined, and the outer layer is a sturdier weave, but still incredibly soft. Perfect for chilling out!
It zips up the back with a nylon zipper.
It appears to have some stains on the front, but I’ve not tried washing it… otherwise it’s in great condition!

Large bright psychedelic square summer dress, could also be used as a swimsuit coverup

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Be square, in a wavy way. Purple and green psychedelic 70s print shift dress. It’s a very light weave polyester, and you will be sure to feel the breeze thru it! I would use it as a swimsuit cover up or beach dress.
It’s in great condition. Some wearing on the inside of the arms and neck, but outwardly in awesome condition.
You know you want this.

Classic 1950s polkadot full skirt “new look” dress. Small-Medium, totally pinup style

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This dress is amazing! It buttons up the front with dainty white plastic buttons (and matching cuff buttons). It has a metal side zipper that is carefully concealed.
The white polka dots on navy blue outer fabric is sheer and lightweight, and possibly organdy material. The navy blue lining is probably acetate.

No flaws, except some very light dirt around the collar, which could come out (I haven’t tried to wash this dress).

Modeling an Edwardian Lace Dress

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This entry is part 21 of 23 in the series Carondelet Historical Society Project

Here’s ZiZi modeling an Edwardian Lace Dress. I’ve posted a few untouched close ups of the dress so you can see the intricate details in the lace. It was an amazing piece and required minimal styling to bring a turn of the century mood. I especially loved her poses with the violin.

Lyrics to 1930s songs

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This entry is part of 5 in the series Popular Songs Magazine: October 1935

This page features a sexy photo of contralto singer and 1930s San Francisco radio personality Nola Day, a native of Iceland.
According to The Magic Key of RCA Radio Program: “NOLA DAY, NBC contralto, who has appeared as a Magic Key guest, is a native of Iceland but was brought to the United States when she was a baby. She grew up in Tacoma. When she was still in her teens she joined a touring organization that gave entertainments in the logging camps in the Northwest. At the end of a two-years’ tour Nola went to Portland, Oregon, and after a year’s vocal training she was selected as a soloist with the Portland Symphony Orchestra. Later she went to Seattle where she sang in “The Vagabond King,” and later proved her vocal versatility by singing with a dance orchestra. When KOMO, Seattle, put on its first transcontinental over NBC, Nola took part. This was her radio debut. She later became a member of the NSC staff in San Francisco. At present she is with NBC in New York.”

Enjoy the song lyrics on this page below. I’ve tried to find audio/video to go with each song, but without much success.

Lyrics to 1930s songs

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This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Popular Songs Magazine: October 1935

I wish that I could find more audio recordings to go with these 1930s song lyrics, but no luck 🙁 This page of lyrics, in particular, I wonder how the music to them went. How quickly culture is lost!

Lyrics to 1930s popular songs

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This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Popular Songs Magazine: October 1935

Here is another page of 1930s lyrics from the October 1935 edition of Popular Music Magazine. Unfortunately, I can only find audio to the song “A Little Bit Later On”. It’s so sad to lose voices of the past. Literally. The singer pictured in a swimsuit is Maxine Gray.