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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
8
A Barbara Bell pattern highlights a simple, flattering dress with a front button detail and waist shaping. Suitable for street wear, work, or house dress in crepe or cotton, it suits larger sizes and includes yardage guidance for a 29 inch material.
Fashion note offers a slimming dress pattern No 1560-B with a smooth fitting top that shapes the waist and hips, a low neck edged with ric rac, tiny front buttons, and a prettily shaped pocket. It highlights a figure flattering silhouette and neat detailing.
A vigorous war stance declares no peace unless Hitler is permanently defeated while recalling Pearl Harbor and vowing steel and bombers from Detroit. The piece mixes sharp rhetoric with light anecdotes about digs on enemy, civilians, and wartime homefront trivia.
The lesson outlines Jesus final Passover and the first communion, noting the crucifixion ahead and the meaning of the Lord's table. It discusses Judas's betrayal, the weakness of the disciples, and the call for allegiance and remembrance until Christ returns.
A set of questions asks about idioms and crossword style clues. It includes meanings of to catch a tartar and Rotten Row, plus a riddle linking a beautiful bird to the crow, the greenish patina on copper, and identifications of Lands of Promise Nod and Bondage.
A set of four informational quizzes covering topics from geography and science to history and astronomy. Includes questions on sovereigns on U S coins, Jim Corbett, the birthplace of the piano, the nearest star to the sun, and a colorless gas lighter than all known substances.
A 32 page booklet promises step by step details for crafting a vanity bed curtains and decorative items with red dotted white swiss frothy ruffles and bows. It also covers a book rack side table pillow tops and pot holders offered as gift ideas.
A brief Reader-Mome advertisement from 635 Sixth Avenue New York City offering a Hand Made Gift Novelty copy for 15 cents. It instructs readers to enclose payment with name and address to receive the item.
A compact quotation from Patrick Henry urges unwavering resolve in defense of liberty with an appeal to arms and to the God of hosts, declaring the need to continue the noble struggle until victory is achieved.
An advertisement invites home bakers to request a free cookbook full of yeast breads and cakes. Send a postcard with name and address to Standard Brands Inc. at 691 Washington St New York City.
The list presents answers to a historical quiz: a self defense scenario, a Hyde Park driveway, The Bird of Paradise, Verdigris, several named places including Canaan Dreamland Egypt, Queen Isabella on a 1893 quarter, Corbeit and Italy, Alpha Centauri, and Hydrogen.
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