The Rifle Rises In A Country Boy's Hope
A boy named Jud longs for a rifle costing thirty dollars. His father and mother weigh sacrifice and a plan to earn the money or forfeit the dream. After selling his sheep to fund the rifle, Jud chooses to buy it, then faces the bittersweet realization that growing up means leaving behind his loyal lambs.
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Lttle
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Blackie
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Jeans Parties Sweep Teens With New Look
An article notes a wave of jeans parties among teens called bums rushes. It describes fashion tips to dress up jeans with clipped accents eyelet trims and metallic touches, urging bold styling and playful outfits.
Proper Pattern Cutting and Fabric Handling for Home Sewing
A detailed guide on sewing at home covers cutting accuracy, pattern alterations, and fabric handling. It emphasizes pre cutting planning, fabric grain, nap and sheen considerations, pin placement, seam allowance, and using chalk or pins to mark notches for precise assembly.
Sewing Circle Patterns Show Youthful Two Piece Frock
The popular two piece frock is presented as a fresh youthful version. The blouse closes diagonally with a bright novelty button and the peplum flares above a slim skirt for a stylish ensemble.
Home Fixes for Bronze Screens and Leaky Chimney
Bronze screens discoloration can be removed by wiping with ammonia dampened cloth but fumes must be handled carefully. If that fails, use a good metal polish or make a vinegar salt paste with flour for cleaning and rinse with clear water. For the chimney leak over the fireplace, causes include mortar joints bricks or defective flashings. A chimney mason should diagnose on a rainy day, may recommend a chimney cap tuck pointing and cement base waterproof coating.
Insects Cut Cottonseed Output and Feed Values Worldwide
Insect pests reduced last year's cottonseed production affecting food supply. If used for livestock feed, 100 pounds of cottonseed meal replace 250 to 300 pounds of grain. Controlling corn-attacking insects could add about 100 million bushels to annual yields.
Married Women Earning More Than Ever Before
Census official Paul C. Glick notes that married women outnumber single workers for the first time and wage earners rise 50 percent since 1940. In many households the husband is the sole provider in only 60 percent, with wives often childless or with schoolchildren. The report suggests improved family living standards. Also mentions Rouen France medieval Tower of Butter funded by peasants who prized butter during Lent.
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Paul C. Glick
U.S. Bureau of Census
Glick
Rouen
France
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