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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
8
Instructions outline knitting a center oval rug with color bands sewn around it. Begin with seven stitches per band cast on seven, work an outside band, start with color three, knit seven inches, attach color four, crochet around the oval edges with a large hook. The note mentions sewing to a center oval and includes ordering details for Sewing Book 4.
A lively miscellany notes Time of Decision praised as key on diplomacy, plus Washington and London reviews. Anita Colby leads Selznick Studios elegance, Barrymore lecture plans, and a Nation piece urging read of a soldier’s letter. Hollywood tales, Congressional records, and quips from public figures pepper the item with a mix of entertainment and war era discourse.
A mixed wartime letter from Oscar to Harriet humorously laments sea landings and soggy uniforms, preferring navy life and dry land, then shifts to a playful verse about Uncle Seckeroo and a quip about a New York taxi cash found by authorities. It weaves in a Hitler quote and a light jab at war’s grim realities through satire and affection.
The July 30 lesson, Gideon’s faith under pressure, contrasts human strength with divine power. It cites Judges 7:4-7, 15-21 and 1 Samuel 14:4, urging reliance on God over man. The piece notes Israel’s shrinking army to 300, testing courage, obedience, and trust in the Lord. It ties this to modern shortages of manpower in manufacturing and the armed forces.
The pattern Barbara Bell No 1987 is designed for sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 and 47 A size 14 version with kimono sleeve requires 2 percent of 39 inch material The note specifies yardage in percent rather than linear yards and references fabric width for pattern sizing
A clipped advice piece offers frugal tips for daily chores. Use newspaper to press pants without scorching, an iron glides easier with practice, and plain paper can substitute a funnel for salt and pepper. Envelopes aid sifting, greens stay loose, and sweater buttons remain intact. Store bread wrapped in the fridge in hot weather. A warm French toast with applesauce and cinnamon makes a tasty treat.
Pattern number 1955 by Barbara Bell offered for sizes 11 through 19 with dress and bolero options. Due to high demand and wartime conditions, some orders for popular pattern numbers will take slightly longer to fill.
Giant spiders spin silk used by Coral Sea island natives to weave nets for catching fish in the Southwest Pacific.
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