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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

8

Linen Scores High in List Of Summer Fabric Choices

Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes linen rises as the season’s dominant fabric with non crease, crease resistant options. Paris fashion houses favor linens for suits in black, navy, burgundy and bottle green, with striped patterns and floral prints. Lightweight jackets, boleros, and daywear coats showcase natural linens, embroidery, and soft color combos, highlighting linen’s versatility for both day and evening wear.

Paris Couturiers Diessmakers Chia Waetern Newspaper Union

Baby Blouse And Camisole Trend In Lace Fashion

The revival of the dainty sheer baby blouse spurs a cami craze in fashion. Prepare by buying multiple camisoles as lace-trimmed vanities become a necessary luxury. Designers create camisole top coatume slips that streamline the waist and serve as practical all-in-one garments.

Fashion

Lace Trimmed Hats and Lingerie In Millinery Trends

Lace trimmed hats feature heavy Venise lace brims while black and navy straws receive narrow Val edging. White lin guerie lace flowers and piqué or organdy frill decorations offer boutonniere and hat trimming options for refined spring ensembles.

Coate With Flared Skirts Show Smart Wool Sheets Style

Styles feature coats with flared skirts and full skirts crafted from new wool sheets. The design blends bengaline elements and molten tones to give a distinctly modern, fashionable silhouette.

New Thin Black Patent Canteen Bag by David

A stylish new canteen bag by David, an American designer, features thin black patent leather to complement a deer beige wool frock and black coat. The bag offers a bifold and chain purse, with a splashy yet practical finish and additional options in racer-grain calf leather.

David

Letters as models of warm Christian fellowship and guidance

A lesson on Paul and Philemon shows letters as personal tools for encouragement, prayer, and Bible study. It emphasizes two key aims: prayer for others and faithful teaching, urging readers to write with care, avoid preaching, and blend personal affection with spiritual counsel for mutual edification.

Paul Faul Philemon Chris Ellicott

God's Own Spirit Belief Based on Inner Truth

A compact reflection on faith arguing belief arises not from learning or proof but from an inner sense, a divine spirit within that makes truth feel right and real. The piece attributes this conviction to spiritual discernment rather than analytic proof.

F. W. Robertson

Drawn work linen scarves dyed to turquoise yellow rose

A reader shares an experiment turning out-of-date white linen scarves into dyed turquoise yellow and rose openwork pieces. Instructions describe pulling threads to create an inch wide opening, with hemming and whipping edges. Promotions for Sewing books and leaflets follow.

Cost Breakdown of New York World's Fair 1999 Budget

Latest estimates place the total cost of the New York World's Fair 1999 at over 155 million dollars. The World’s Fair corporation bears 50 million, with the United States government 3.5 million, New York state 6.5 million, New York City 20 million, and other sources including exhibitors and foreign governments contributing the rest.

Our National Spirit and Honest Labor Plea

A condensed editorial-like meditation urges unity and action. It links brotherhood, self care, and intellect, criticizes vague arguments, and asserts the anthem inspires effort. It cites diligence, religion, and biblical exhortations about labor while contrasting truth rising with lies that persist.

Household Hints From Old Time Column Various Tips

Short, practical notes cover arroussees for high windows and caster repair with wax, dessert list classifications for menus, silver washing in ammonia, egg sandwich prep, dried beef storage, home wallpaper prep, tea towel washing with borax, sponge reconditioning with vinegar and wax, and leftover velvet reuse as chamois. The collection reflects era style guidance and everyday household tasks.

Questions for a Quiz: What is a Texas leaguer and more

A mixed set of trivia prompts covering baseball slang, historical figures, linguistic distinctions, and wordplay. Topics include a Texas leaguer definition, Julius Caesar’s crossing, savage versus barbarian, color blending, zodiac animal signs, semi conscious vs semi unconscious, Cleopatra’s nose quote, dandelion etymology, Browning’s Prospice, and four animal-named hyphenated words.

Cleopatra Caesar Leo Julius Caesar Mark Antony

Unrelated Phrase Sparks Confusion Over Animal Reference

A brief item notes that the phrase about the animal seems unrelated to the animal itself, leaving readers puzzled about the intended meaning and context. No further details are provided in the readable text.

Explaining Classic Riddles and Word Origins

A compact collection of numbered clues and phrases explores wordplay. Items cover astronomy constellations botanical terms Latin roots and symbolic interpretations including the Cleopatra Caesar link and the phrase dent de lion. The list also notes color theory and zodiac signs with brief etymologies.

Habit of Immortal Reflects on Infinite Work

Quote by Edward Everett Hale notes that a person who views today’s tasks as part of larger ongoing effort cultivates an immortal habit. The saying emphasizes persistence and purpose in daily labor.

Edward Everett Hale

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