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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
8
The pattern 8634 showcases a shirred waist dress with a deep square neckline and puff sleeves, designed for sizes 12 to 20. Suitable in bold cottons or printed silk, it includes a sew chart and requires 3¾ yards of 39 inch fabric for size 14, plus notions, with 15 cents to request by mail from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept.
A reflective quotation attributes prudent living to the company one keeps, citing Jeremy Taylor. It argues that foresight in life depends on companionship and influences surrounding choices.
The weekly analysis by Joseph W. LaBine examines Hitler's recent speech as a possible signal of a renewed and bitter drive against the Allies. The column notes editorials and opinions but clarifies they reflect the analyst's view, not the newspaper's.
A late January scene shows Europe edging toward war as Vatican reports Poland faced Nazi persecution and leaders claim 18,000 Polish figures were executed. Hitler's seventh anniversary speech promises war onset while Britain and France brace, Japan and the Soviet frontlines shift amid fuel and power shortages. Congress debates farm subsidies and defense cuts as Roosevelt marks his birthday with hospital funding proposal.
A seven year Northwestern National Life study finds John Public profits from the war, with 1930s last quarter living-cost gap peaking at $13 above. The Supreme Court says federal appeals lack supervisory power over the FCC in a case involving Pottsville radio station. Standard Oil NJ acquires I G Farben rubber rights. London may allow European bound U S ships to pass contraband-control at St John. Pan American orders four engine sub stratosphere planes with 300 mph range to outpace Italian and German ships.
Flower Quilt You'll Point to With Pride offers a block chart yardage and color schemes. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 250 W 14th St New York NY for pattern 6525 with your name and address.
A compact quotation card citing Washington Madison Roosevelt and Horace Mann on education and public information as foundations of democracy. It stresses that enlightened public opinion strengthens government and that practical education should be part of all administration plans.
The disputed 1876 election saw a congressional commission of five Supreme Court justices decide Hayes 185 to Tilden 184. The court did not seat the president, and the ruling provided no constitutional or legal basis for a new election.
A reflective Bible study notes Jesus confrontation with Pharisees in Matthew 21 28 43. It emphasizes actions over words repentance for those who reject Christ and warns that unbelief does not defeat God. The piece urges sober study and faithful teaching for Eternal destiny.
A collection of kitchen hints advising on sauces for vegetables, removing chewing gum from fabrics with egg white, using leaf sugar to serve many people, storing dahlia bulbs, rehydrating dry bulbs, cooking water for apples, warming nuts to improve flavor, and preventing syrup from sticking by dipping the cup in hot water.
In Paris a military museum houses 19 000 dolls each about two and a half inches tall. The tiny figures wear period Napoleonic uniforms with accurate weapons. The entire army was crafted by a single Alsatian soldier who fought for Napoleon and spent his life making miniatures.
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