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Show cSljf gait alee tribune Saturday Morning, June Section 12, 1932 Pape 12 mmmmwma A fi JkJ'JLX Carolyn Mnnson 1 iiiuiir Staff Writer By Status is in the bait Not every bag, however, can he considered due enough to warrant status It is the right bag (with carrying liandlei from the right store that lifts it from utilitarian to decorative hie In New York, for instance, shopping hags reveal great deal about the woman ( arn in; one For some, the revelation ft form is in the iP TF'kT'M'' " 'HJA. a is chic. For others, what you see might be all the woman owns In the latter category are the Bag Ladies" who manage to tote in huge, unglamorous bags all they ow n or cannot w ear. Hence the name. There are 175 art bags on display Included are bags from the sublime to the ridiculous Will Be Amused Visitors will not only be amused, but also will be reminded of the inventiveness and ingenuity of the human mind. People viewed the first shopping bags as peculiar. Purchases were wrapped individually and tied with string. Elisha Smith Robinson, Bristol, England, made the first bags by hand His brother, Alfred, traveled the countryside trying to convince retailers of the paper bugs' convenience The brothers met resistance, but paper bags did prevail. It was Francis Wolle, Bethlehem. Pa, who developed a machine for making paper bags in 1850. He, too, met resistance, but equipment improved and bug iiiukeis po! severed New York department store owners saw the bag's advertising potential and bags soon sported a store's name. leehnological advances allowed for more sophistication in bag making and bag printing. Social factors also played a role. The elaborate delivery services that accompanied the purchase of goods by the wealthy disappeared. The wealthy, along with the masses, shopped for themselves and had to have something to carry purchases. Great Influence economist of the day noted, In 1889, a Nothing has had a greater influence in making possible the rapidity with which certain branches of the retail business are now conducted than the cheap and rapid production of paper bags." After almost 100 years, the shopping bag has evolved from a packing convenience to an indispensable item m the retail business and an important form of expression well-know- ' These usually wrinkled, specimens of womanhood tend to layer clothing to the extreme Two hats, four sweaters, a multitude of skirts, blouses, dresses, are not uncommon. From Each Other these women earn is from each status The only other. A woman who can wear four sweaters, because she owns four sweaters, is hound to have a higher rating than the woman wearing just three. Three bags might rate higher than two. The reverse is true for the truly status conscious woman, however She is well dressed and the shopping bag she carries is as import ant an accessory as her shoes and handbag Relate Taste, Affluence Chic bags relate to passersbv a woman's taste as well as her affluence. To this end, women save special bags to carry later when they might wish to disguise an item purchased in a lesser store. If the shopping bag carries status for the carrier, it also says a great deal about the store offering the bags. Advertising Medium The shopping bag is recognized as THE portable advertising medium. Colors, logos, designs become familiar and produce instant recognition for the store that issues them. The bag is also a well developed, form of graphic design. "The Shopping Bag: Portable Graphic Art," a traveling exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Institution, is on view through June 26 in the Atrium Gallery Salt Lake City Public Library Ann Landers Follow guidelines Colorful shopping bag is designed to hold two shoe boxes from the company mentioned. Dear Ann Landers: These days, when so many people are being laid off and the economy is tight, it might be helpful if your readers were given some guidelines to help them land a job. As a person- - nel manager with many years of experience. I can tell you that we see some pretty sad examples of humanity walk through our doors. Ann Landers An ad we placed in a local paper asked for a person over 30, willing to work her way up in the retail business. Limited experience was necessary. We had women call and say they would like to apply but they couldnt come in that day because they were baking bread, going to the hospital to visit a friend or . they had a previous commitment all indicating that something else was more important than the job. When you DO get an opportunity for an interview, follow this advice: 1. Remember, the person doing the interviewing figures you are dressed as neatly and carefully as you ever will be. If you are sloppy in your appearance, you will probably not get past the first interview. Women cannot go wrong if they wear a skirt when applying for a job. 2. Be on time for the interview. This aspect suggests promptness in future performance. If you call and say you had car trouble, you start with a black mark. 3. Dont bring friends or relatives . from now to June Shopping bags from Smithsonian Institution are on display in the Atrium Gallery, Salt Lake City Public Library GOLDEN WEDDING Afton & Joe Neff pc, r zifgr v r - sw iJ Tbe children of Afton & Joe Neff are proud to announce the r par ents' 50th Wedding Anniversary They were rramed June 16. 1932, Salt Lake City An Ooen House thor honor will be held Sun day. June 13. 1982, from 3 to 6 p m at the Three Kings Condo mmium CluWvxiv1 m Park Civ Friends and nMlives are cur diaMv invited m m 80TH BIRTHDAY A. Dean Coonradt with you when you appear for a job interview. It makes you appear unsure of yourself and creates an impression of weakness and immaturity. 4. When you arrive for the interview, have a pencil or pen handy and phone numbers and addresses of previous employers, so you wont have to leave those spaces blank. 5. Do not smoke. Many jobs now prohibit smoking. If you cant get through an interview without a cigarette, the interviewer will assume you will not be able to get through the morning without one. This also applies to chewing gum. 6. Know something about the firm, its history and its policies before you show up. The researching may take some time and trouble, but it will be well worth it. (A few years ago a rather attractive man who came in for an interview asked, What do you people do here? You can be sure he didnt get the job.) 7. It is always necessary to discuss salary, but its a mistake to give the impression that salary is the thing you are most interested in. Let the interviewer know your major interest is to make a contribution to the business. It will create positive vibes and put you ahead of many others with equal skills. 8. Look the interviewer in the eye. Give direct and short answers to all questions and, above all, be honest. If it is learned through checking that you fibbed, your chances will be zero. Please dont use my name. Sign me Seen Them Come And Go In El Paso Dear El Paso: Thanks for your contribution to my readers today. On behalf of those you helped to land a job, I wish to express my gratitude. 24 Hour Service Our customers have overwhelmed us in response to direct factory low prices. Now we are required to greatly enlarge our showroom area to keep up! Now we must make room for the carpenter, so more than 120 sofas, sectionals, sleepers and chairs are marked down in price for immediate sale! Hurry basis. all sold on a first-com- e All custom of orders in-sto- ck fabrics. 90 days is same as cash on orders of $499 and over with approved Every floor model in our showroom credit and warehouse. 3174 Highland Drive 486-873- 5. Sat 10-- 6, Mon. & Fri. 10-- 8, Doily 10-6- ., |