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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
3
In the Old Orchard tale by Thornton W. Burgess, Chatterer the Red Squirrel schemes to steal Bully the English Sparrow eggs. Bully and Mrs. Bully defend their nest as other birds watch, learning to respect the defenders of their home.
The beret trend spreads quickly with bold black dramatic styles. Fashion notes advise wearing berets pushed far back for chic profiles and dramatic tilts to enhance fall outfits.
The latest fashion gesture centers on patriotic jewelry featuring American flags with jeweled stripes and stars in red white and blue. Glittering eagle emblems adorn clips brooches and neckline accessories, adding decorative patriotism to summer outfits.
Advance fashion reports indicate upcoming innovations in the silhouette with side saddle drapes for dresses and side tied coat fastenings. The apron effect appears in promotion and a pictured apron silhouette features a sprightly peplum with white eyelet embroidery on the collar sleeves and apron edge.
Practical answers cover porch deck canvas choices and waterproofing. Home restoration tips advise heavy canvas, proper deck prep, and paste work. Also notes on cottage construction pamphlets and dampness checks. The second part follows film news about Paramount's Edward D. Griffith and actors Rowena Cook and Alice Eden, and upcoming projects with Jack Benny and Mary Martin.
Ruth Wyeth Spears narrates Gram’s family story as they replace Gram’s outdated buffet with a new project. Marty Bill Betsy Mom Dad appear in the tale as they repurpose furniture including a rag rug and an iron bed. A sketch previews future transformations and details the trims on curtains and slip-covers.
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