Ironing tips for bias cut fabrics and bias prevention
Guidance recommends pressing along the length rather than across the width, and when items like skirts or gowns are cut on the bias to iron on a slant along the grain. It notes this prevents stretching and sagging that make hems uneven. A tongue wagging dog with many friends is cited as a fun aside about tails.
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Dean's
Geb Degn
Faultless Starch pros on saving time and effort
Mrs. Carl C. Allen of West Monroe shares how Faultless Starch transformed her ironing. The ad claims notable time savings, up to 26 hours yearly, and contrasts starch use with candy treats, urging readers to buy today.
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West Monro
Carl C. Allen
West Monroe
Louisiana
Better Than Walking Water Buffalo Rider From Guam
A Guam native takes pride in his water buffalo and spends his spare time riding it. Combat artist Herman Vestal of the U. S. Coast Guard painted this watercolor portrait.
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Guam
Herman Vestal
U. S. Coast Guard
Gay Gadgets and Medal Fashion in New York and Hollywood
The piece notes smart fashion leaders using costly antique medals as decorations on clothing. It playfully suggests repurposing medals from relatives and even remaking them into ribbons and belt accents. It includes light humor on school banter and quick quips about daily life and dating.
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New York
Hollywood
Foot care tips and self massage for feet and toes
Advice from Ledger Syndicate on visiting a podiatrist for calloused spot removal and nail trimming. Also suggests giving your own feet a massage before wearing shoes for refreshment.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Davy Jones and Mardi Gras Origins
A reader asks about the meaning of Davy Jones and his locker tracing to nautical lore and a cannardin of Duppy Jonah. The Mardi Gras name comes from fat Tuesday pointing to Shrove Tuesday withFrench and Latin roots explaining end of feasting before Lent.
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Davy Jones
Duppy Jonah
Duppy
West Indies
Jonah
New Orleans
France
Bell Syndicate
Wwnu
Texas Moon Coat Delights With Velvet Light and Fit
A cedar rose color named Texas Moon in hollow cut cotton velveteen combines style with comfort. Deep armholes allow a suit underneath while snug wrist sleeves seal warmth. A self tie front offers adjustable fit as pockets and silver buttons add bright contrast.
Cleaning Tips From A Magazine Of Odd DIY Remedies
Handy, if quirky, tips cover refilling salt shakers with corks, patching holes, fire statistics in the U S, bike safety, repurposing soap scraps, cleaning diamonds, and hanging trousers with three hangers. The tone reflects a general interest column with practical hacks and curious anecdotes.
Reader's Digest seeks Community Representatives in Pleasantville
The Reader's Digest offers dignified work with extra income for local Community Representatives. Open to all ages, no sales background needed. Earn profits by introducing emagazine and renewing subscriptions, with special half price offers for discharged servicemen and veterans. Mail coupon to Allan Scott, Pleasantville, NY.
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America
Helf Price
Pleasantville
Allan Scott
Reader's Digest
N.Y
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