Corner Book Shelves Unit for Small Rooms
A corner book shelf unit saves space in small rooms and can be used alone or with other units to form a continuous shelf line around two walls. Pattern 271 provides actual-size curved shelf cuts and step by step directions with a materials list. Sections A and B use Pattern 270 and patterns cost 15 cents postpaid.
Six 4 H youths win scholarships for electricity course
The 1944 4 H Rural Electrification contest named six national champions who earned $200 Westinghouse scholarships. Frances McMillen of Enid Oklahoma and Walter MacEvoy of Lockport New York led a group of youths from Michigan Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota with innovative farm electrification projects. Thirty seven state winners attended the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago as guests of Westinghouse.
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Jesse Nemechek Jr
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Red Lake Falls
Minn
First Fire Insurance Company in U S Founded 151 Years Ago
Early American colonists insured against fire as two Pennsylvania charters launched fire underwriting in the late 18th century. The growth of fire insurance paralleled U S expansion, with 1835 losses prompting regulatory shifts and the spread of risk across states. Premium volumes rose through 1920s before the Great Depression era slowed growth.
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Maharajah’s Ex-Wife Marries California Postman
Margarite Lawler Holkar formerly married to the Maharajah of Indore wed Charles W. Masters a Laguna Beach postman. The marriage, recorded as January 15, lists Mrs. Holkar at 36 and Masters at 30.
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Gay Gadgets and Secrets in Youth Clubs
The piece lists teen trends from paint handprints to thumbprint signoffs and wax lapel pins. It suggests FBI pursuit of a mysterious club culture with lip prints and wax imprints noted as design flourishes.
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Hit Parade Lingo Pops In Talk At Soda Fountain
Readers recall popular songs through playful chatter about desserts and dating. References include Who Dat Up Dere Herman Is You Is and Is You Ain’t Where fans riff on lyrics and titles amid era slang and radio tunes.
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Roy Rogers
First in Spring Fashions Sparks Midwinter Glamour
Advance spring fashions promise bright pastel backgrounds and light suits to lift mood. Be the first in print to show off pastel ensembles and a pale Chesterfield as the new season arrives, with attention on the standout early bloom of style.
Minute Make-Ups By GABRIELLE
A beauty feature promoting quick daily routines. It suggests one minute morning and night applications with astringent and eye cream to clear, tone, and reduce under-eye lines. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
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Button Front Frock Patterns Offer Child and Adult Sizes
Pattern No 1287 targets sizes 12 through 42 for pastel crepe and striped cotton daywear. Pattern No 1297 covers children ages 6 to 14 with a slip and set trim items. War demand slows order filling for popular numbers. send orders to the address provided.
Sixteen New Daily Papers Approved in Italy
Rome announces sixteen new daily newspapers approved by the National Press council. Twelve will be in Rome, the rest in Naples. Of the twelve in Rome eight are entirely new, four are transformed from weeklies. Three Rome papers will specialize in financial and business news.
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Practical Household Hacks From An Old Manual
Simple tips for keeping dust out with weather stripping doors and cupboards. Soften old liquid glue with hot vinegar a little at a time. Dampened sandpaper removes hair from auto seats. Brush bran into fur collar then brush out after hours. Teach children neatness by organizing hangers and hooks within reach.
Soaking Dried Fruits Sparks Flavor Developments
Soaking dried fruits in water overnight speeds cooking and deepens flavor for stews and desserts. Patent leather dries and becomes brittle in cold weather. protect it by applying vaseline regularly and wiping excess with a soft cloth.
Matching Baste Practice Guide for Contrast Materials
A concise tip advises basting with dark thread on light fabrics and light thread on dark fabrics to improve line visibility. Following these color contrasts makes stitching lines easier to follow and results more precise.
Prolong Elastic Substitutes Life with Careful Washing
Instructions urge frequent washings to extend the life of substitutes. Do not rub. squeeze gently in warm suds and use a soft brush for spot removal. Rinse several times in lukewarm water to preserve elasticity.
Nu-Maid Margarine Delivers Table-Grade Flavor
Ad promotes Nu-Maid Margarine as churned-fresh and table-ready. Highlights its finer flavor and suitability for table use, claiming it as a premium choice for everyday meals.
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