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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
7
An army sergeant patented a special delivery parachute for dropping weapons and supplies with paras. His article carrier was demonstrated in 1929 at Brooks Field Texas where a machine gun chute landed with its crew of three and all went into action 20 seconds after landing.
Report highlights gender balance in British aviation with 40 percent of workers women overall. A firm shows 82 percent women in viewing and inspection tasks while another has 90 percent women on riveting. One company replaced 500 men with 500 women in three months without output loss.
Neckwear designers unveil a wide range of frothy frills lace and novelties for Easter outfits. Black sheer lace collars gay checked taffeta gilets and lace jabots add eye appeal. Venus pink pieces and button-on rosettes bow ties and butterflies complete the stylish neckwear trend from Western Newspaper Union.
Two tone gray color appears across suits dresses coats and background prints this spring. Designers favor gray wool with smooth shoulders a tapered waist and a one button jacket. Darker gray inset accents jacket tops creating a fashionable contrast.
Washable cotton fabrics surge in demand with new suits in dark shades and pastels that mimic linen. Linen-like jackets and skirts pair with plaid and check wash fabrics, bal loon cloth, waffle pique and chambray, all shown in fresh feminine styles with lace edging and drawstring details.
The article notes a trend toward cape tops paired with dresses as a chic approach for spring. Navy and Oxford gray ensembles feature full length capes with matching accessories, while sleeveless fashion pushes capes as versatile outerwear over printed dresses.
Pattern No. 8580 comes in sizes 10 to 20 with sleeves. Size 12 requires 3 3/4 yards of 35 inch material. High demand and wartime conditions mean longer waits for several popular patterns.
Stretching is fine for the figure and budget but iron damp table linen to preserve stiffness. Use a strong chain on a ladder top rung for trimming trees. A full length kitchen mirror helps children see clean faces and hair. Wash cotton blankets in lukewarm water with mild soap and rinse in several lukewarm waters. Dry in shade. An oil silk refrigerator bowl cover catches drips. Brush clothes after wear to avoid shine on trousers. Save soap scraps in a 4 by 4 bag to make a soap mitt. A screen door hook and screw eye safeguard a tipping baby.
The late William J. Carr of the state department called at a friend's house late at night. After a long wait a head appeared at a second floor window and the resident dismissed him with a sharp remark about waking people to report a missed car.
Waterproof fabric life raft maps resist salt water and carry vital survival information. They can serve as head coverings and rain catchers, and when paired with oars they function as sails.
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