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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1952

Page

6

Towels and Names: Textile Details and Naming Trends

A fragment discusses towel loop length affecting softness and durability, noting loops set closely and about one eighth of an inch long. It then touches on naming conventions, mentioning middle names and a shift in usage from the 1500s shaping common Christian names.

Cuba Emerges as Key Market for U S Lard and Pork

U S lard exports to Cuba in 1949 totaled 21 percent of the nation’s shipments worth 16.5 million dollars, 24 percent below 1947. Cuba imports about 98 percent of its lard and 95 percent from the United States between 1939 and 1948. Cuba also buys large amounts of cured hams, shoulders, bacon, and pork products, boosting farm income in Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri Minnesota and Ohio.

United States Cuba Iowa Illnois Indiana Missouri Minnesota Ohio

Tailored Bed Covers For Bedrooms And Living Rooms

A guide to sewing tailored bedspreads and slip covers for couches, detailing simple straight seams, zipper use, pleats at corners, and yardage needs for twin and double beds. It explains fabric widths, panel sizing, hems, and decorative options like monograms and lace inserts.

Boxy and flounced couch and bed covers sewing guide

The article outlines making muslin covers for couches and box springs, with boxy tailored looks and gathered flounces. It covers fabric choices like plaid gingham waffle weave and textured weaves, and notes measurement, seam allowances, and color coordination for living rooms and bedrooms.

Highway surveyor cites need for new grader to meet projects

Northup stated at the annual financial meeting that a grader-loader would cost about 6500 dollars from a 6500 appropriation. He noted that this compares with 7974 dollars spent on hired loaders in the past three years. The grader would assist winter snow removal and is expected to pay for itself in about two years.

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Wardrobe planning and versatile stoles for spring sewing

Needlecraft News advises readers to audit existing wardrobes before purchasing new items. It promotes a coordinated, multifunctional wardrobe and highlights three crochet and knit stole designs in a Leaflet No. B-82, THREE STOLES, available via stamped self addressed envelope to the Needlework Department.

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