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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
6
A sewing guide explains that material type dictates cutting and stitching, not fiber alone. It urges following pattern directions, checking weave weight and nap, matching large designs, and testing needle tension on a fabric sample before sewing to avoid flaws.
Guidance on handling fabrics from velvets to plastics explains stitching tips for nap and sheen fabrics, cutting alignment, tearing methods, pressing with care, and moisture control. It covers tissue backing, straightening warp and wool, selvage clipping, and gentle handling of smooth plastics.
A humorous exchange reveals price hikes with a $1.25 haircut and 73 cent shave as a barber catalog touts new 1951 models and financing. The talk touches on extras, radios, halitosis, and references to wartime inflation and a casual aside about General Wu in New York during a windstorm.
Kathleen Norris examines a backers and balance sheet view of marrying on small incomes. She recalls reader letters praising frugal beginnings and warns Gwen that a 19 year old fiancé with $25 weekly cannot build a life, urging practical skills and financial grounding.
Jazz music of Afro American origin emerged in American dance halls in 1890 in the form of ragtime. The style fused African rhythms with European musical forms shaping a new American sound.
A historical piece notes a mass shift from cities to small towns as families seek security and rooted life. It highlights slower pace, comprehensible local government, and a sense of individual recognition in closer communities.
Prestonburg Kentucky eighth grader Ollie Lafferty Jr. and his dog Rock faced a brutal misadventure when he chopped a mistletoe tree, which fell and pinned his leg. He treated the wound with improvised splint and tourniquet, then crawled three miles home as Rock carried a note to his parents.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts the Sacchetti family recalls two magical Christmas calls from Santa. David Sacchetti then four and again five received fire engine and bicycle gifts tied to Santa’s promises. A neighborly tale of belief and generosity dating to 1949.
United Nations statistics show the Soviet Union has the lowest per capita income among industrialized nations except Poland. Russia's 1949 national income per person was $308, with the United States about five times higher, ranking 23rd in 70 nations surveyed.
Ink addresses resist water when rubbed with a white candle. Clean stone fireplaces with hot water and soap, then scrub. If smoke stains persist, apply a pumice and ammonia paste for an hour before washing away. Pine gum on bricks is best treated with boiled linseed oil after cleaning. For licking many envelopes, chill an ice cube in a rag to moisten.
A practical tip notes that dampening the string before tying causes it to shrink as it dries, creating a snug knot and secure seal for packages. The method emphasizes preparing the cord to ensure durability and tamper-resistance.
When glue dries hard, add hot vinegar drop by drop and stir until soft. Cold vinegar works but requires several days to soak through and become effective.
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