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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1943
Page
3
War time demand slows some orders for crochet pattern 7488. Instructions describe square pineapple motifs suitable for a full spread or smaller accessories and note cloth material details and how to order.
The article describes rest camps for U S soldiers in the Himalayas near a British resort, housing 500 plus men. Camp amenities include free barber, laundry, food service, sports like tennis and horseback riding, and nightly dances. Supplies arrive via lend lease and camel transport.
Makeup tips focus on facial features with guidance on fading lines around the mouth and eyes. Emphasize eyes with careful makeup and rouge under the eyes without extending toward the mouth. Suggest curling the mouthline and brushing hair upward for a polished look.
Whimsical wax craft ideas include making brooches from melted wax pressed into cookie cutters and adding beads for a jeweled look. An FBI special suggests creating ten wax discs and imprinting fingerprints before drying. Wax leaves offer another necklace option by dipping leaves and stringing after drying.
Auxiliary Head Mrs Lawrence H Smith recently elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary guides 550,000 Legion women in a rehabilitation program for returning soldiers. Her husband is a congressman from Wisconsin.
Host guidance for preparty jitters with partner matching hearts and floating sailboat place cards. Split halves of red hearts into boys and girls baskets, guests pair up to fit halves, then use clam shells as sailboat place cards for seating and favors.
A columnist jokes about waistline fashion ideas and clever hacks. Suggestions include cutting a wooden ruler into two inch pieces to create a belt and sewing a cotton tape measure around the hem line for measurements.
The War Department reports portable coffee roasters and grinders are shipping fresh coffee to American soldiers worldwide. Green coffee is shipped for space efficiency, with roasters producing up to 6000 pounds per day and significant freight savings, while local roasting or vacuum-packed overseas shipping options support supply in various theaters.
Mrs Spears presents a 17 by 22 inch sheet with step by step illustrations for a door socket closet. The design includes a laundry bag on wall hanger, pocketed handkerchiefs, bright oilcloth shelf covers, and edging. It fits long dresses deep hat boxes and adds a storage shelf. Pattern No 256 available by mail.
Practical home tips on cooking substitutions and fabric care. Save old leather for gloves and mending, roll paper doilies to keep them wrinkle free, avoid overgrowth in gardens, and use curling irons as paint grippers. Wash dishes promptly to cut cleanup time.
Many brides are choosing simple street dresses for last minute wartime weddings. A war bride can still look glamorous with good grooming. Complete cleanliness is the first step in grooming with weekly shampoo daily hand and foot care clean teeth and clean clothes for a radiant beauty.
Northwestern Life Insurance bulletin says new flour enrichment makes bread a protective food with greater health benefits for Americans. Butter rationing may hinder benefits, but households can adapt with toast and varied breads, using spreads and toppings to boost intake and value within budget.
A wartime appeal explains how a $25 bond purchase, at $18.75 net, funds gear for paratroopers. Listed items include helmet, liner, camouflage band, parachute trousers, boots, socks, undershirt, and canteen with cover, totaling about $25 per bond.
A sloth named Skygazer spends its life hanging from branches and gazing upward at the sky, a quiet portrait of arboreal patience and curiosity.
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