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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
7
An ad describes a color bouquet project with motifs and color charts. It offers TEN pattern transfers of various motif sizes, a 2 color chart, and material details. Send 15 pennies, stamps, or coins to The Sewing Circle at 259 W. 14th Street, New York, for the pattern.
The text proclaims that arts, gymnasia, cosmetics, and material means cannot satisfy the dignity and strength of character. It emphasizes pure affections shaping the soul, fashioning one’s form and life into grace, loveliness, and vigorous principle that endures.
Miss Addie, prompted by memories of shared fruit and good times with Miss Mattie, decides on New Year’s Day to renew their strained friendship. She recalls childhood joys, the fence boundary, and past kindnesses, and resolves to forgive, reconcile, and offer a fresh start.
On New Year’s Eve midnight services are held widely and watchnight observances marked the moment. Those less inclined to religion mark the closing minutes of the year with social celebration and festivities.
January marked as the year’s opening under Janus god of beginnings. Romans adopted it under Numa Pompii rule. England and Sweden later aligned to January in the 18th century, with France earlier and Russia and Germany following. The White House era notes the Adams family’s 1800s rituals and a New Year’s reception.
An ad copy promotes Sew Your Own patterns as a way to feel Watson fashion at half price without sacrificing style. It touts patterns for dresses and pajamas, listing fabric needs and sizes, encouraging readers to order Pattern Dept. at The Sewing Circle in Chicago.
At a crowded political gathering, an English politician was struck in the face by a cat body thrown from the audience. A spectator admitted misdirecting the hit was meant for the opponent, and the injured leader joked that the blow should have landed on him instead.
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