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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
6
Fragmentary notes touch on rotation, price awareness, and discipline. Mentions keeping tires in good condition and avoiding unnecessary acceleration. Observations include caution about cash value, mortgages, and a Salt concert as a non-financial example.
The article advises recognizing figure faults and using pattern adjustments to create a flattering garment. It recommends thermoplastic dress forms, generous seam allowances, careful pressing, darts, and hems, plus choosing flattering hemline lengths for a comfortable, well fitting dress.
The column extols suspenders as an American institution fueling pioneer spirit from Daniel Boone to Abe Lincoln. It cites a controversy about six suspender buttons per soldier, notes Army regulation and jacket coverage, and humorously references rockets to atom energy and mock Moscow charges while praising cultural attachment to suspenders.
Kathleen Norris cites Margery Humber of Roanoke who, widowed at 56 with a son in Korea, fears becoming a perpetual guest in her daughters' homes as she faces shrinking income. Norris urges viewing herself as a giver seeking work or roles in institutions, sharing anecdotes of seniors finding paid, meaningful tasks and dignity in new routines.
Scientists returning from Everest climbs describe tiny cannibalistic “spiders” at 22 000 to 23 000 feet and note other alpine residents such as snow leopards ibex markhor serow tahr bharal red bears yaks marmots tibetan hares pikas pandas and slender monkeys in the Himalayas.
A breezy guide urges homemakers to hunt sales as manufacturers clear inventories before the next season. It advises making lists, comparing ads, noting sizes colors and measurements, and buying wool hose, undergarments, slacks and coats at reduced store prices. A textile expert adds washing tips for wool snow suits to prevent shrinking.
Marines in Korea show off prominent mustaches, styled with long twisted points. Initial attempts using wax failed until GI saddle soap proved effective, enabling Leathernecks to groom their facial hair with ease.
Hartford village council authorized a new housing addition, the first section of a development that could expand. The approved section has land for 12 houses and a street, with two houses already built and plans for four more under way.
Pattern includes crochet instructions illustrations and finishing directions. Advertisement notes 25 cents to obtain the book filed with artistic content from ALB uM, nimble fingers with art inside.
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