Fashion Designed For Large Women Pattern No 1902-8
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1902-8 targets sizes 36 through 52 with a slenderizing A line silhouette. The design offers options for a v neck or roll collar, short or three quarter sleeves, and can be made in gingham linen chambray wool or crepe. Yardage varies by size and sleeve choice. send 15 cents plus name address style number and size to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
White Embroidery on a Dark Color
Ruth Wyeth Spears shows a Ross-stitch based luncheon cloth project using coarse white embroidery thread on maroon fabric. Two 1 1/4 yard pieces of 36 inch broadcloth are joined lengthwise, with seams hidden by running stitches, no stamping pattern needed, and a canvas underlay guides the cross stitch design.
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Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Irresistible Minds of Washington Irving Quote
A compact reflection on minds that seem to shape themselves and overcome adversity. The observation highlights solitary effort to rise above obstacles and the enduring power of intellect and imagination.
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Washington Irving
Are You In Any Of These Classes
A vintage advertisement for B L Tonic claims quick relief from indigestion constipation and gas and promises increased appetite energy and weight gain. It touts no alcohol a money back guarantee and a free booklet from The B L Company Atlanta Ga with a price of 1.25.
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B L. Company
Dept. S
Atlanta
Success in One's Aim
A compact moral note stresses that true success comes from aiming for what one ought to achieve and persisting toward it, with steadfast effort whether the goal is reached now or later.
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R. F. Horton
End of the first six months reveals defense dominates war
As six months pass in the war the major powers pause their big offensives while defense proves decisive. Finland and Poland expose contrasting strengths with Soviet Russia in the background. The piece argues air raids were anticipated but not decisive and highlights fortifications like the Mannerheim line and Munich outcomes.
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Borah
Finland
Soviet Russia
Europe
Maginot
Siegfried Lines
Spain
France
Britain
Munich
Mannerheim Line
War at Sea and Economic Front Dominate Global Outlook
The piece surveys naval activity and propaganda in wartime, noting Britain’s sea control, German submarine losses, and the uncertain balance at sea. It weighs postwar reconstruction, warns of economic pressure on Romania, and questions Europe’s future leadership and possible political outcomes. It also advertises Aunt Martha craft patterns for yard figures.
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Santly
Dr. Goebbels
Britain
Weygandt
Syria
Russia
Germany
Balkans
Palestine
Turkey
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Hull
Europe
France
Kaiser
Red Brethren
Moscow
Rumania
Romania
Carol
Poland
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Italy
Union
Kaltenborn Revered Radio News Figure in European Crisis
H V Kaltenborn, a Wisconsin native and former Brooklyn Eagle writer, earned prominence in radio news during last autumn’s European crisis. For over 30 years he studied international politics and provided fast, accurate CBS analyses to American listeners. His haystack broadcast from Spain marked the first radio depiction of warfare.
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H.V. Kaltenborn
Columbia
Wisconsin
Brooklyn Eagle
CBS
Spain
New York
Finnish Defense Strengths And U Boat Warfare Highlight War View
The analysis argues Finland’s defense under Mannerheim proves invulnerable against a larger force, contrasts German and Russian armies, and notes diplomacy and economy shaping the conflict. It reports British convoy defenses, U boat impact, and total six month losses totaling about 1,000,000 tons while predicting net losses may fall as defenses strengthen.
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Germany
Britain
France
Greatest Flatterer Quote Echoes Self-Love Insight
A concise aphorism notes that self-regard outshines praise from others. The line attributed to La Rochefoucauld emphasizes inner confidence as the most influential flatterer.
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la Rochefoucauld
Ask Me Another General Quiz Round
A set of quick trivia questions covering science geography and human physiology. Topics include ordering of body vessels if stretched to full length the Statue of Liberty origin the runner second wind river formation monastery fruit number of primary emotions and sharing of Great Lakes between the United States and Canada.
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New York Harbor
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
United States
Answers Summary From Historical Quiz
The set presents concise responses: 1) over 2000 miles. 2) no, after Paris display it was shipped in cases. 3) heart rate adjusts with air flow in lungs. 4) late Ice Age about 20 000 years ago. 5) a rare Puerto Rican fruit tasting like pineapple and banana. 6) three basic emotions anger fear and love. 7) Great Lakes area totals 60770 square miles in the US and 33940 in Canada.
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Paris
Puerto Rico
Great Lakes
United States
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