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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1944

Page

8

Sailor Doll Pattern Dominates War Era Home Sewing

A sailor doll pattern 933 offers a transfer design for doll and clothes with full directions. Due to high demand and wartime conditions, some orders may take longer to fill. instructions urge sending orders to the listed address.

Timeworn Comic Bits From The Daily Press

A collage of quirky exchanges and punchlines featuring characters like Worry Willie and De Creased Jasper. Jokes touch on prison, conscience, trousers, and relationship glamour, with playful banter and ironic twists.

Jasper Joan

American Republics Build Up Big Balances in 1943

The United States Department of Commerce reports Latin American net import balance in 1943 at 524.634 million, surpassing 1918’s record and higher than 1942. Gold and silver imports fell to 30.89 million, with Mexico contributing 7.232 million. Excluding precious metals, Latin American imports rose to 43.74 million. Since 1940, the region has a cumulative net trade surplus exceeding 1 billion.

Americas United States Department of Commerce United States Latin America Mexico Colombia Hemisphere Commerce Department

Bulgaria's Historic Route Links Europe and Near East

Bulgaria stands as a historic crossroads flanking the Balkans, with an axis between the Near East and Germany’s Europe. The nation provides food, minerals, hides, silk crops, tobacco, and forest products aiding wartime needs, while farmers adopt companion crops for grasses and legumes on small holdings.

Bulgaria Europe Romania Greece Jugoslavia Turkey Balkan Nations Black Sea Maritsa Morava Danube Near East Bukaria

Electric Motors Longevity Hinges on Care

Electric motors last many years with proper care though minimal attention is crucial. Bearings need periodic lubrication while avoiding dirt around coils. Use light petroleum oils for sleeve bearings and soft greases for ball bearings. Excess oil should be wiped and the unit blown clean. Overloads arise from poor lubrication, misadjustment, frozen loads, or stiff lubricants at low temps.

Wax and paint care for white woodwork around fireplaces

Tips for maintaining white painted fireplace woodwork describe waxing after cleaning and repainting, using self polishing or liquid wax appropriately, and ensuring the area is dry before lighting a fire. The text also notes differences in wax types and methods to remove stubborn wax if needed. It then briefly discusses Amerigo Vespucci and the naming of America after his voyages and a 1507 Waldseemüller map essay.

Amerigo Vespucel Florence Italy Alonzo de Hejeda Vespucci South America Martin Waldseemuller College of Saint Die France Amerige Land of Americus America

Sewing Circle Patterns for All Occasions

Patterns describe a patchwork apron and a jumper frock with matching jacket. Pattern No 1993 available in sizes 14 through 44, yardage given for 32 or 31 inch material. Pattern No 1240 offers jumper and jacket in sizes 12 through 20 with yardage for 54 inch fabric. Send your order to the listed address.

ASK ME ANOTHER General Knowledge Quiz Answers

The reader answers list five to ten trivia prompts about U.S. presidents science and language. Highlights include Washington's unanimous vote claim, Magnitude as stellar brilliance, Mmes abbreviation, Coolidge term, and pantheon meaning a temple of all gods.

United States Calvin Coolidge U. S. Capitol George Washington Mmes Dryad Utah Temple of All the Gods James G Blaine

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