Mexican Pan Holders Towels and Curtains Craft Set
A hot iron transfer sheet features over twenty Mexican figures for embroidery on kitchen items. Projects include corner shelf accents with towel racks and scalloped fronts, pan holders, and curtains. Transfers are printed in bright colors, with designs easy for beginners to stitch. Price 15c. Order No. 203 to receive by mail.
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Els
Commandos and Gwibits A Irreverent Pair of Bits
A humorous clippings collage contrasts a comical tale of a female commando whose feats include scaling walls and tearing through barriers with a playful verse lampooning a Washington bureaucracy as the Gwibit. The pieces reflect lighthearted satire and era slang.
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Karl E. Mundt
South Dakota
Washington
Doctor and Patient Exchange on Cure and Sanity
A dialogue features a doctor confessing long illness, Tim noting Joe's job, Pat lamenting money-driven acts, Brown asking about mimicry, Blue reporting a reprimand, and a line about lipstick difficulty prompting self inquiry. The piece uses quick back and forth exchanges with character names and witty asides.
Parrot wakes duo with unexpected alarm routine
In a humorous exchange, Harry doubts an alarm clock can wake him but learns Jerry uses a parrot to arouse him. Jerry explains he hangs the clock beside the parrot’s cage, and the bird’s squawk and sayings rouse them both.
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Harry
Jerry
Very Good Housewife Cook Converts to Churchgoing
A brief exchange shows a homemaker praising a cook who affirms her skill and attends church each Sunday, reflecting a domestic and religious routine.
What Town
A dialogue about hometowns and meeting a train reveals curiosity about local travel routines and social rituals surrounding train arrivals. The exchange contrasts recognition of familiar places with the mystery of a passing locomotive.
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Bill
Will
Manner of Speaking Firefly Sparks Night Time Quip
Dialogue carries comic banter as Firefly laments glow in a blackout while Solid Clear Through and Joe trade lines about distance and power. Bill interjects a joke about the span from ear to ear as the scene plays out in a blocky setting.
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Hudson
Joe
Bill
Can You Beat It and Friendly Banter
A comic exchange shows Jones lacking money yet offering advice while Smith dismisses it as worthless. Harry praises a cream stretch and Jerry boasts whipping it. Joe and Wifey banter about ration book nicknames and fishing, with worms teased as aid.
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Jones
Smith
Harry
Jerry
Frayed Carpet Edges and Laces Tips in House Care
Frayed carpet edges can be prevented by binding tape. Do not use coarse gritty powder on enamel surfaces as it may damage glaze. Tie knots in laces between the bottom two eyelets to stop children from removing and losing them. Dickies for frocks and sweaters can come from a man’s old shirt tails. Fine poplin and striped shirtings suit this purpose.
Lever Trick For Sar Dine Can Wire Opener
A tip suggests using a screwdriver or similar tool as a lever inserted into the looped end of a sar dine can wire opener to ease turning when opening cans.
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