Those who try to observe the “laws of fashion” will be interested to know that the walking stick will be carried more extensively this season, owing to the fact that silk hats are being worn by a larger number of men than in any year previous for some time. The honors regarding popularity are about equally divided between the straight and crooked handle, possibly the straight handle is a little in the lead if anything. The suit-case cane which has a joint in the center, will also be used largely this season. Nearly all canes will have a small tip of gold or silver trimmings.

50 years ago, 1959

The recent installation of a new bread-making process at the F. R. Lepage Bakery at a cost of about $160,000 was announced yesterday by Regis A. Lepage, president of Country Kitchen.

Lepage said the Batter Whipped bread-making process will result in complete automation of bread production methods. The baking industry’s most recent production achievement, it is virtually revolutionizing the most modern of bread-making equipment found in the average large bakery, he added.

25 years ago, 1984

Plans for a May 12 rally in Auburn against importing shoes are progressing rapidly, according to representatives of Shoe Workers of Maine. The anti-import rally will be held at Auburn’s Edward Little High School from 1 to 5 p.m., said Dolly Donaghy of SWM. Distribution of handbills announcing the rally to shoe workers and associated industries began Tuesday in Norway and Lewiston, with further distribution planned for this week, she said.

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