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Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1940

Page

8

Flowers in Basket Attractive Chair Set Pattern 6429

Crochet pattern describes a basket with flower medallions and leaves forming an attractive chair set. the lions on the medal make a matching scarf. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. for instructions, illustration, and materials list. Include name, address, and pattern number 6429.

Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York N. Y

Strange Facts Smell the Danger Clear Way for Shah Humble

A Collier’s item notes odd safety and etiquette quirks. It explains miners use butyl mercaptan to warn of fire by smell, the shah of Iran travels with roads cleared and houses whitewashed, and a fraction of world midgets are married to average-sized partners. It also mentions La Trappe monastery guiding movement by walls as a humility gesture.

Iran la Trappe Aiguebelle France Collier’s

Prologue to Leave and the Laird's Troubled Trust

Bruce confronts Curly Belfort after a public quarrel over a woman linked to Autumn Dean. At the Castle, Jarvis Dean questions his daughter’s happiness and love while Hector suspects Autumn has been in love since her return, a situation the Laird vows to curb. Autumn defends herself as the chapter hints at family stakes and hidden motives.

Bruce Autumn Dean Summer Range Autumn Dean Kamloops Sandy Williams Creek Landor Myers Jarvis Dean Curly Belfort Ashcroft Belfort Old Dean Young Parr Europe Bruce Har Lad Old Sandy Curly Hector Millicent Jarvis Parr Lodge Bedlam Lanor Tommyrot Linda Parr Linda Dean Lin Florian Hector Cardigan

The Better Way to Correct Constipation

An old newspaper blurb promotes prevention over treatment for constipation. It advocates using Kellogg's All-Bran cereal for bulk, plus ample water, to achieve regularity and prevent symptoms, noting chronic cases should see a physician.

Kelloge’s Battle Creek

Danger in Prying He that pryeth into the clouds may

A terse adage warns that those who pry into the clouds may suffer a thunderbolt. The line uses a moral tone to caution against meddling with forces beyond human reach.

Dinner at the Castle Sees Hector Cardigan Reunite With Jarvis Dean

The Laird invites Hector Cardigan to dinner at the Castle, a rare occasion these days. Once Millicent arranged such hospitality, and while the two men share a cordial history, Jarvis Dean has lived a life full of events that hinder frequent reunions.

Old Hector Cardigan Hector Jarvis Dean Millicent Jarvis

Convert an old couch into a modern in-home piece

Readers can transform a stored couch into a streamlined centerpiece by repainting the frame, wrapping the head area in cotton batting, upholstering with bright fabric, removing stuffing at the high end, and building box end tables with a partition and shelves. The project includes coordinated tables, cushions, and a back cover, with steps and a 32-page Homemakers guide offered by Mrs Spears.

Question and trivia answers from an old quiz page

A list of quiz prompts and corrected answers covering geography natural science and history. Topics include Brazil versus Texas size, wood decay, moon effects on pendulums, Great Lakes versus ocean waves, Atlantic versus Pacific coastlines, US versus European rivers, Death Valley dimensions, conquistadors who conquered Peru, male swans, and how many trees are in the American Forestry Association Hall of Fame.

Brazil Texas Great Lakes Atlantic Pacific Europe Death Valley Cortez, Gomez Pizarro Peru Hall of Fame The American Forestry Association Mississippi Acob Hall of Washington, D. C

The Answers 1 Brazil Larger Than United States

The Answers 1 Brazil is noted as larger than the United States and comprises 20 states, with three states larger than Texas.

Brazil United States Texas

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