This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1939
Page
8
Cherie Nicholas urges readers to visit fabric shops, preview new spun rayon crepes and wash fabrics with anti crease treatment, non shrinkage and color fast tones. She highlights prints inspired by Chinese porcelains, warns on care, and showcases outfits like a half wool half cotton flannel, a flowered cropland dirndl dress, and a gingham bolero set for spring sewing.
Amber jewelry returns as a fashion headline with golden yellow to mahogany tones. The transparent stone enhances floral designs with shaded veining, forming leaves and petals. A stylish young woman wears amber flower jewelry to complement her gown.
Fashion pages highlight petticoats peeking from silk crepe dresses and the rise of tiered frocks. The piece notes petticoat dresses revealing frills, the new flounced silhouette, and daytime skirts with restrained tiered flair, signaling a lively fashion season.
The vogue of open toes and open heels dominates this season with many shoes lacking full coverage. Spring styles showcase pumps and Oxfords as well as sandals that reveal toes and the backs of the heels, making full foot coverage scarce.
A forecast urges sturdy footwear for tough conditions as stormy weather looms. Skeptical residents prepare, checking supplies and bracing for wind, rain, and cold. Local shops report rising demand for durable boots and all weather shoes.
A February 12 lesson notes that Christ is not on trial, but the church often is. It argues Christianity offers salvation in Jesus, not silver or gold, and urges believers to emulate Peter and John in prayer and faith. The sermon stresses Christ’s pre-eminence and the transformative power of faith.
Article stresses that a mother’s success is judged by her children’s health. It covers winter hazards, frostbite prevention, indoor heating, and the need for proper diet and routine. Emphasizes maternal health to prevent transmitting fatigue and ensures vitamin D, vegetables, milk, and protein from a family-wide health program.
The National Safety Council reports traffic fatalities have surged 172 percent in rural districts since 1924, with cities over 10 000 people up 30 percent. In 1937 rural areas and small cities suffered 27 400 deaths, while cities over 10,000 recorded 12 100. Pedestrian collisions dominated urban deaths, but rural regions saw most deaths from multi vehicle crashes.
A promotional sewing pattern description for comfortable, easy to sew dresses including a front buttoned house dress and a short bolero frock. Notes on materials percales calicos ginghams crepes and silks, sizing from 34 to 50, yardage needs, and order details to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
A reflective line attributes Thought at Eventide Life with a character shaped by the day that came before, echoing Washington Irving’s measured view of time and character.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.