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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1942

Page

3

Anne Adams frock pattern 4120 for midsummer wear

Pattern 4120 offers a flattering Anne Adams dress with front and back skirt panels and a soft yoked bodice in two neck and sleeve versions. Available in men’s sizes 34 through 46. size 36 uses 234 yards of fabric. Order through The Charleston Gazette Pattern Department at 243 West 11th St New York. ESS expresses a moral on marriage and work, stressing the value of wives and family.

Anne Adams Charleston Gazette Pattern Department West 11Th St New York N. Y Ess the Gazette

Rug Cotton Rug Bottom Crochet Slippers Pattern 932

Crochet pattern 932 offers directions for making slippers in three sizes with stitch illustrations and material list. Send 10 cents plus 1 cent mailing to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include pattern number name and address clearly.

Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Does marriage slow men or speed their life prospects

Dorothy Dix responds to Alan on whether marriage is a sound proposition. She notes most marriages endure trials yet remain safer than lifetime bachelor loneliness, and argues meaningfully that marriage often accelerates a man's life by focusing him on real work rather than aimless pursuit, provided partners respect each other’s individuality.

Alan

My Operation account from hospital stay 1942

Dear Blanche recounts post operative experiences at a hospital in 1942. The writer describes meals, IV fluids, nurse care, minimal nausea, and gradual recovery over nine days. Letters note gratitude toward Dr X and hospital staff and include a medical Q&A column addressing cancer in dogs and cleft palate heredity.

Blanche

Flavor cues in beef and Bennington pottery origins

Readers learn that beef color signals flavor preference with dark red being highly flavored, Bennington pottery originated in Vermont with brown glaze and Rockingham copies, and a note that eating ice cream with seafood is safe if both are fresh while spoiled seafood poses poisoning risk.

Bennington Rockingham

Suggestions on Buying Sheets for Correct Fit

The note advises buying sheets that match mattress length and width to prevent strain. It mentions sheets should be torn to size for straighter edges and proper fit, reducing issues from ill fitting linens. It emphasizes ensuring correct dimensions and allowing some margin for edge alignment.

Understanding Cloth Sizing and Sheet Quality

The text explains fabric shrinkage up to seven percent in length with less width shrinkage. It warns to avoid excess sizing, which adds little permanent value and can indicate low quality. Excess sizing makes sheets feel slick and dirty after washing.

Government labeling and dress fabric rules in historical guide

A fragmented excerpt discusses government standards for sheet labels and fabric quality, noting higher thread counts as better and urging attention to labels when purchasing sheets. It mentions restrictions on women's dresses, limiting overskirts and nontransparent materials, with a skirt sweep not exceeding 144 inches. It also covers child eating habits and taste formation as largely learned, advising exposure to varied foods to foster acceptance.

N. Ny

Patient Guidance For Teaching A Child To Eat Differently

Advice emphasizes patience and persistence to help a child learn to eat practical and unconventional foods. It suggests gradual exposure, supportive coaching, and structured mealtime routines to encourage acceptance and reduce distress during meals.

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