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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
7
A description of a wall hanging embroidery pattern 7115 with a transfer image 15 by 20 inches. It lists illustrations of stitches materials needed and color chart. To obtain this pattern one would send an order to the address provided.
A pithy Buddha quote on the dual path of gain and loss. It urges a mindful balance, where zeal cultivates knowledge and its absence erodes learning, guiding individuals to place themselves to foster growth.
Fashion writers tout lace as the season’s versatile hero for festive wear. From oak leaf patterns and Chantilly to black shawls and velvet gowns, lace outfits transform informal frocks into glamorous silhouettes for parties, opera, and balls.
A pair of accessory items arrives this season a wide colorful peasant belt with embroidery to match a crown band for felt hats. Also offered is a front lacing corselet creating a vestee effect to brighten simple wool dresses or skirts.
A fashion note describes tiny hats worn at the back of the pompadour. Milliners favor headwear that reveals the hairdo, using a Chantilly veil enveloping a small hat. Ends drape back to form a voluminous snood in lace mesh, protecting hair while showcasing its style.
Fashion features advise wearing multiple lapel gadgets as popular style. Sets of 10 bright enamel pins with tiny jewels offer floral, beetle, butterfly, and hummingbird designs, or individual pins for collecting like charms.
The article advises treating the face as a picture and using hats to frame it. It describes a black hat creating a soft peak and a beige felt hat that flatters skin tone. Lighting is recommended to enhance coloring and beauty.
Readable fragment notes selected by educators showing selections of lessons and scripture for permissive use. The column lists subjects and texts chosen for study and devotion.
A sermon on John 14 and Revelation 22 argues that true hope rests on God's Word not human promises. It stresses three points: a sure promise of heaven, a safe way through Christ, and a symbolic vision of heavenly life with seven glories. It urges personal acceptance of the promised way to eternal life in a dark world.
Sewing pattern No 1479 B offers a torso molding dirndl style dress with a low waist and full skirt. Made for sizes 12 to 20 with busts 30 to 38, it suits stiff fabrics like faille and taffeta or wool crepe in vivid colors. Order details included.
Practical household notes advise using cigarette ashes to kill plant insects, removing lipstick stains with warm water and mild soap, polishing window panes with a blackboard eraser, whisking flour and water with a fork or beater to avoid lumps, and selecting picture frames to suit the artwork.
Beginning in mid January Raleigh Cigarettes will run a large jingle contest in this paper offering 133 dollars in prizes each week. Advertisement notes a liberal payout as the campaign starts.
A diner waiter quips about a visitor’s “stone” dessert, then ties it to Plymouth Rock in a light hearted exchange. The moment hinges on the toughness of the chick en dish and a pun involving a celebrated landmark.
A father questions his daughter's suitor on prospects and the reply jokes that things are good unless the daughter has misled him, reflecting a humorous parental interview scene.
A brief dialogue captures a melodramatic ultimatum where one suitor declares possible self harm if marriage does not occur, and the girl replies indifferently, adding no concern even if it did. The exchange uses sharp, tongue in cheek humor.
Dialogue captures Clack admitting a smile despite troubles while the boss issues three warnings to stop smiling and focus on duties. The exchange highlights tension between mood and labor discipline in the workplace.
Beginning in mid January Raleigh Cigarettes launches weekly contests for the best last line to a jingle. Over 100 liberal prizes awarded each week. Watch this paper for details.
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