Successful Guest Must Be Amusing Useful, Says Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris observes two guest types in social life. Bob and Belinda repeatedly boost hosts with bright humor and steady help, never overstaying their welcome. The Bakers lack charm and consideration, making hosts wary of inviting them, leaving guests to weigh social duties against inconvenience.
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Kathleen Norris
Bob
Belinda
Florida
Lake George
California
Be a good guest and avoid the party wreckers
A meditation on social etiquette contrasts generous guests with self centered hosts like Muriel and Guy. Muriel dominates conversations corrects others and displays petty judgments while Guy fixates on sports. The piece argues newlyweds should prune troublesome old friends to prevent future strains.
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Muriel
Jean
Sewing patterns offer aprons and a shirtwaist dress
Sewing Circle Patterns promotes a flat tying apron pattern No. 9127 for sizes 14 to 42 with fabric yardage and trims listed, and a button front shirt waist dress No. 8145 in fabrics like chambray and rayon crepe for sizes up to 42. The copy urges readers to order.
Home made stool and box foundation ideas by Ruth Wyeth Spears
A home craft note suggests using a wooden box as a foundation for a sturdy low stool or desk stand. Fill with padding and fabric, and repurpose moss, horse hair, or feathers from scraps sewn in a cheesecloth bag. Use scrap drapery pieces for covering and consider ordering Spears books for more ideas.
Red Cross Expands Aid to Servicemen Dependents
The American Red Cross has grown its support to over 4,700 chapters and urges families of armed forces personnel to stay in close touch with local chapters. Officials note wartime dislocations have created unprecedented work, with services covering housing, food, clothing, and help resolving issues from discharge denials to troop movements.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
WNU
Enemies Quiz With Answers On Various Subjects
A compact Q A list presents ten questions about mottos, the Invincible Armada, a furlong, Chicago railroads, Free Soil party goals, the second largest state, the oldest royal family, Queen Mary height versus Chrysler Building, Illinois capital, and a historic large printing order. Answers note 660 B C origins, Chicago road entries, Kaskaskia, and a sugar ration printing effort of 700 million forms by 23 private firms and the Government Printing Office.
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Chicago
Free-Soil Party
Union
Chrysler
Illinois
B. C
Kaskaskia
Answers to select questions from history quiz
The list presents five items: Thomas Edison as Answer 1. a reference to King Phillip II of Spain’s 1588 Armada for Answer 2. one eighth as Answer 3. forty one as Answer 4. slavery as Answer 5. California as Answer 4 corrected. and the Japanese with the present emperor noted as the 112th in his line.
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Thomas Edison
King Phillip of Spain
England
California
Why pianists face profile to audiences since Liszt
The essay notes that before Liszt concert pianists either faced away or toward the audience. Liszt popularized the profile view to showcase his handsome profile, a stance that many artists have emulated since.
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Franz Liszt
Liszt
Life and tenderness while friends still hear praise
A Beecher quote urges filling friends with sweetness and cheerful words while they can hear them, rather than sealing affection until they are gone. It emphasizes timely praise to brighten hearts and strengthen bonds.
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Henry Ward Beecher
The USO Appeal Brightens War Service Camps
A wartime plea highlights the USO as the humane link between harsh military life and home comfort. It calls for financial support to sustain services for sailors and soldiers worldwide, urging readers to donate via local USO committees or the Empire State Building HQ in New York.
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USO
National
Empire State Building
New York
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