Professional Look Dressmaking Tips From Home Guide
A homemaker focused article offers steps to craft a flattering, well fitting dress at home. It covers recognizing figure faults, using a thermoplastic dress form, proper pattern adjustments, dart and seam basing, pressing techniques, and hemline choice to achieve a professional appearance.
Suspenders as American Icon Stirred by 1952 Debate
A fragmented editorial laments a national row over suspenders and button attachments, arguing suspenders symbolize morale and pioneer spirit. It mocks government waste claims and links suspenders to Civil War era boosters, early industry, and iconic figures, celebrating the cultural reach of a simple garment.
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Two Types Givers and Takers in Old Age
Kathleen Norris writes about Margery Humber an 88 year old widow in Roanoke facing elder care. Norris advises viewing aging as giving not taking suggesting work, housing options, and small jobs to gain dignity and independence while balancing family needs.
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These Spiders and Yaks Live High on Earth’s Roof
Scientists returning from Everest report life at altitudes of 22 000 to 23 000 feet where cannibalistic spiders occupy rock niches. The Himalayas host snow leopards ibex bharal wild sheep yaks and pikas among other creatures despite extreme cold and scarce air.
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Sewing Circle Patterns Neatly Styled in Larger Sizes
Pattern No 8730 offers sew right designs for sizes 12 14 16 and 42 with 334 yards of fabric guidance. Fresh grapefruit and other fruits highlighted as economical when in season.
Sewing Pattern No 22 for Spring and Summer
Pattern No 22 offers a sew pattern in sizes 36 to 52 with 5 yards of 3dine fabric. The new Bath FASHION for Spring and Summer will be out soon, with Ben 25 cents today for copies of this practical guide for the woman who sews.
Wardrobe Unit Easy to Build Pattern Service
PHIS basic design is flexible for women's clothing or household linens. Paint to match woodwork or contrast woods for a modern effect. Build it yourself or hire a carpenter pattern to save hours. Also: mount a small photograph on hardboard and renew a workbench top with tempered hardboard.
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Quits Laxatives Finds Relief With Kellogg's ALN
A New Jersey woman says her constipation relief began after switching to Kellogg's all bran daily. The ad touts a bulk cereal claimed to restore youthful regularity, rich in fiber and vitamins, with a double money back offer if not satisfied after 10 days.
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