Fabric in Decorating Homes of Tomorrow
Dreaming of reviving after the war, the article predicts lavish future fabrics for home décor. It notes longer lasting textiles, new weaves, and space-enhancing curtains. It advises homemakers to sew straight seams, use 150 percent fullness for French pleats, clip selvages to avoid puckers, and suggests an easy coffee table project with a glass top using pattern No 254 and 15 cents.
Roosevelt Campaign Remains Mixed as 1944 Race Shifts
Western Newspaper Union reports from Washington show Gallup and expert polls split on Roosevelt’s lead while Democratic lawmakers doubt a guaranteed win. Observers note wavering will in Maryland Texas and Virginia with labor support wavering and Willkie shifts. Wagering odds tighten as farm and business votes drift.
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Seamless Crocheted Sacque Delight from War Time Pattern
Crochet fans seek Circular Crocheted Sacque Pattern No. 3759 in white baby wool edged in pink. The one piece seamless jacket ties under the arms and features tiny rosebud sprays in pastel silk floss. Order to Pattern Department at 30 South Wells Street Chicago with 16 cents for instructions and 15 cents for mailing.
Dolly’s Boat Rescue Linked to Business Trip Claim
The report notes Dolly allegedly fell from a boat to trigger a rescue by a young millionaire. Another source quotes the claim that Dolly said the trip was a business venture.
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Cousin's Choice Sparks Quiet Dinner Confession
In a candid exchange, Jasper notes a preference for a short merry wife. Mrs Peck comments on a pretty wife who never speaks, while Mr Peck explains why many men admire her, and Happy Choice Joen-So adds a curious aside about the clan.
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Debt to medical science sparks surgeon bill joke
A man reads the evening paper and muses on medicine's value. His wife humorously asks if he has paid the doctor's bill yet, highlighting household finances and a light domestic moment.
One‑Liners on Time and Traffic in a Quick Exchange
A clipped dialogue features a child-like miscue about birth date and a joking punishment for lateness. A pun compares a one-way street to a rear bump, and a quip about hot water ends with a bath as a remedy.
Step Farther Joan That Piece I Just Played
A speaker recalls a difficult piece and a wish that it was possible. He notes a wedding soon followed by a realization that he and his wife shared thoughts but she thought first, shaping their dynamic.
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