Woman's World Offers Home Sewing Styles for All
Sewing guide by Ertta Haley highlights ready to sew fabrics from Sorious Fabrics with bolero suits for women and girls, printed blouses, full skirts, and all wool options. It notes patterns, fit tips, and affordable at home projects like quilted coats in Indian Head cotton, plus redingote ensembles for a polished, shop‑look wardrobe.
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Ertta Haley
Sashon
Garden Spot Shrubs for Privacy and Beauty
An old garden column explains how shrubs create privacy and aesthetic value. It recommends privet, Chinese elm, or bush honeysuckles for fences, and outlines layered plantings with lilacs, mock oranges, snowballs, and for color Rosé of Sharon. It covers spacing, pruning, weed control, and disease notes.
Redingote inspired coats pair with dresses in spring wardrobe
A retro fashion note highlights double duty coats that mimic a redingote dress. The trend includes coats sold with matching print dresses or versatile outfits in color tones described as darkish and light greens.
No Life Is Wholly Without Hope by Kathleen Norris
A reader named Rena Janzen writes about life in a crowded New York City tenement, describing family hardship, cramped rooms, and dreams of a better future. Kathleen Norris replies, urging focus on personal goals, planning, and the American promise that steady work can lead to a better life for her and her siblings.
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Kathleen Norris
Rena Janzen
New York City
Grandma
Joe
Matt
Henry
Anya
Rena
Papa
Good Readers Need Patience
New York reads faster with practice says Dr. J Wayne Wright stone assistant director in charge of tests and measurements for the board of education He asserts adults can read 300 words a minute with proper judgment and patience He notes 80 percent seek improvement and good readers scan passages in groups to reach 500 to 600 words per minute Vocalization and word by word reading are common faults to avoid
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New York
N. Y
J. Wayne Wrightstone
Board of Education
Wrightstone
College Mind Boon to Baseball As Red Rolfe Joins Managers
The addition of Red Rolfe of Dartmouth to the list of college trained managers boosts the college influence on baseball. Other alumni managers include Lou Bardreau, Eddie Dyer, and Eddie Sawyer, with debate over pennant contenders in both leagues. The piece surveys player opinions on balance, pitching, and lineup strength, favoring the Indians in the American League and the Cardinals in the National League, while noting skepticism about non college managers.
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Red Rolfe
Dartmouth
Lou Bardreau Ofllinois
Eddie Dyer
Rice
Eddie Sawyer
Ithaca
Jake Stab Ofllinois
Red Sox
Grantland Rice
Stahl
Giants
Boudreau
Indians
Dyer
Cardinals
Yankees
Athletics
Dodgers
Braves
Pirates
Joe McCarthy
Casey Stengel
Burt Shotton
Leo Durocher
Billy Southworth
Billy Meyer
Connie Mack
Cleveland
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Joe DiMaggio
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Vero Beach
Sam
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Dark
Pete Reiser
Cardinal
Redbird
Tom Grercory