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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
6
Step by step rag rug knitting and crocheting technique from Mrs. Spears sewing book. Instructions cover oval center knitting, band construction, color changes, and finishing with fabric strips. Includes ordering details for books and a free leaflet offer, with address in Chicago.
Young Sherman Fairchild inherits about 10 million and pioneers an in-line engine with superior power-to-weight. He organized Fairchild Aerial Surveys and built the first cabin monoplane in the U.S. He helped wartime camera aviation and challenged the notion that totalitarian efficiency outpaces free enterprise. Also noted is a looming moving picture renaissance led by John Ford and the industry trend toward simpler, more artful films.
Cherie Nicholas surveys spring fashion with bright silk prints, noting bold fuchsia tones and navy on green or chartreuse motifs. She highlights chic man tailored jacket suits with silk linings, pleated bodices and skirts, and innovative dress pairings of print with plain silk for versatile two in one options.
An official print titled for the New York World's event is issued, featuring geometric neighbor designs and a forward view of the fair grounds. The print conveys promotional imagery and the city’s readiness for the World Fair exposure.
Fashion pages celebrate a youth trend with dresses that slash years off age. Short swing skirts, pleated or multisectioned gores reveal frill adornments nicknamed petticoats. The result is outfits that seem dipped in a fountain of youth for shoppers.
A brief fashion note highlights new neckwear and trim options paired with a dark dress. The column suggests coordinating pieces to enhance a full skirt and adds practical tips for sewing and style balance.
A historic river memorial traces the Mallet brothers 1738 Santa Fe quest from Canada to New Orleans then Bruyere’s failed ascent, with subsequent Klondike Kate tales of Dawson and fortune, and Nat Palmer’s early Antarctic voyage in a 50 foot sloop before 1830.
A flower expert explains how to match plants to yard conditions. Warm moist climates favor many flowers while cool or semi shaded spots suit others like viola and campanula. Avoid sun loving annuals in shaded areas and vice versa to maximize blooms.
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