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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
8
The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept offers a croched hood set with scarf and muff for 5 to 12 year olds. The pattern 2321 includes loop and single crochet stitches, illustrations, and materials. cost is 15 cents, send to The Sewing Circle at 82 Eighth Ave New York.
A collage of curious notes describes Gargantua the 475 pound gorilla kept in a glass cage at 74 degrees, with fears of pneumonia if temperature shifts. It mentions Mexican donkeys selling liquor door to door and six photos for felon identity. It also notes prisoners of war mail exemptions in multiple nations.
An advertorial urging readers to use Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and acid stomach. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while the laxative wakes lazy bowels. It emphasizes stomach relief, family appeal, and availability at druggists.
A reflective quotation attributed to John Boyle O'Reilly on the value of wisdom and the lasting legacy of knowledge.
Editorial note accompanies report on a divided cabinet as controversial issues emerge during a rare congressional session. The piece discusses possible shifts in policy battles affecting FE arm tax proposals and cabinet unity.
Washington observers warn third party efforts risk splitting the Democrats and aiding Republicans. Dies committee faces criticism over late report on alleged Communist influence in Hollywood. Germany’s rail failures and Nazi economic strain signal worsening conditions. Tariff walls and Davies family intrigues color the 1940 political landscape.
Congress faces a busy 1940 withRoosevelt aiming to preserve New Deal policies and fund farm relief while defending defense needs. Key issues include tax plans, the agriculture certificate scheme, national debt, and the reciprocal trade program. Debates loom over NLRB reforms and Vatican diplomacy amid party tensions.
A sermon outlines Jesus question to His disciples in Caesarea Philippi about the Christ, Peter’s confession as the rock of the church, and the cross as the path of discipleship. It stresses Christ’s deity, the church’s foundation in Jesus, and the need to take up the cross and follow Him.
Instructions describe sewing a cloth pony stuffed with cotton as a gift item or bazaar sale. Patterns labeled A through F detail body mane tail ears and foot bottoms with openings and seam lines. Mrs Spears Sewing Book No 4 offers full directions and mail order copy for ten cents from Bedford Hills New York.
A quotation by Woodrow Wilson contrasts radical conservative and reactionary labels. He defines progressive as someone who recognizes new facts and adjusts policies to evolving circumstances.
Practical kitchen advice covers cleaning utensils with a cork and cleaner, refreshing rubber sponges with bicarbonate solution, and using soap dyes without straining. Prunes support bread puddings by soaking to remove stones and chopping for mixing.
A concise quotation urging brave, useful work for the good of humanity attributed to Stevenson. It emphasizes choosing a career where one can do the most good for mankind and excel.
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