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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
6
A vintage column offers practical kitchen and household advice. It covers airing shoes, an inexpensive lamb and macaroni stew, removing blueing spots from fabrics, serving omelets on hot platters, saving table surfaces with folded cloths, cooling whipped cream properly, scaling fish by brief boiling, an ox tail pie recipe, and a creative use for a discarded electric light bulb as a darning ball.
Howland island and nearby Baker and Jarvis islands, treeless and about three square miles in total, were uninhabited until January 1935 when the United States Department of Commerce began colonization in anticipation of air routes. Britain and the U S claimed concessions. possession would go to the first to settle. Hawaiian schoolboys collect meteorological data to support the U S title in a warm, dry climate with little rain.
Tourists explore seven Azores islands from Angra do Heroismo on Terceira to Fayal, Pico, and Flores. The feature notes heroic explorers, colonial ties, bullfights unique to Angra, and the Horta cable stations linking North America and Europe. It highlights Pico’s wine, whale hunting off Pico, and Flores famed for abundant water and blue hydrangeas.
A humorous column from Anta Monica contrasts varied candidate types with Hollywood style, mocking the overbearing handshake artist and parade leader while riffing on fashion, local figures like Billy Gaxton and Bob Montgomery, and noting garish attire in a light social critique. The piece blends political caricature with fashion satire and ends with a signature by Ervin S. Cobb.
A fragmented summary traces San Marino’s legend from Fourth century origins with Saint Merigus of Dalmatia to a small republic by the 11th century. It mentions the Monte Feltro family, protection by nobles, capture by Caesar Borgia, and later autonomy recognized, with Garibaldi noted in a belated reference.
A reader question in the column on manners asks how a girl should respond when introduced to a boy and how to part. The answer notes formality varies by place, suggesting the girl may say I hope I see you again or It was pleasant talking with you, while younger groups often simply say Goodbye or add Hope I'll see you again sometime.
A reader asks if gifts are expected for a wedding couple after a dinner honoring them. The answer: no gift or present is expected unless a local custom dictates otherwise.
Women hold seven country posts in the Department of Commerce, aiding U S trade with China Italy and Norway. Viola Smith and Elizabeth Humes lead efforts in Shanghai and Rome promoting fashion cosmetics and market data. Other postings include Oslo and several Latin American capitals as officials foresee more clerical and attaché roles for bright women.
Simple two piece plain knitting pattern offers a blouse with optional sleeves and a plain skirt. No side seams and easy stitches. Pattern 1568 includes sizes 16 18 and 33 40 with illustrations and materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept New York to request.
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