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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
3
A humorous column riffs on geology naming and era humor, mocks the law’s reach, and reflects on the passing year 1937 into 1938. It weaves satire about Holocene versus Ob scene period, critiques law enforcement and justice, and ends with a gambling house quip.
A Western Newspaper Union analysis notes railroads suffered a wage and equipment drain, with 60 000 layoffs in two months and bankrupt lines. It cites Parmelee of the Association of American Railroads detailing lower purchases, rising costs, and limited earnings, arguing a 15 percent rate rise and fare hikes are needed to avert collapse.
Frances Grinstead laments old time dolls with wax heads and sawdust bodies. She recalls department stores offering china metal and paper mache heads, undressed dolls cheaper, and seamstresses making clothes from scraps, as families repaired and replaced parts over generations.
John Carlson recalls his mother’s plan to bake gingerbread dolls for Christmas display. Despite dwindling demand, the dolls draw attention as Hul da Carlson groups them into families, sparking joy and memories for customers and reminding the maker that love and giving bring true dividends beyond money.
Crochet pattern details for a two colored square that forms medallion motifs when joined. Instruction notes include repeats, required materials, stitch illustrations, a chart in Pattern 1570, and a photo. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle in New York with name and address.
A terse literary note features a Stevensonian line about choosing a portrait of one’s spirit over a physical likeness. The quotation reflects a meditation on inner identity and lasting essence beyond appearance.
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