Slipcovers add color and life to rooms with sewing flair
A homemaker’s guide explains affordable slipcover making to transform dull rooms. It covers choosing patterns, fit, and skirt finishes, with tips on style options from fringe to scalloped edges and corded trims. The piece encourages using existing materials from sales to refresh chairs and sofas seasonally.
Make Over Upholstery With Plain Fabrics And Appliques
Transform an old overstuffed sofa by using plain fabric and floral scraps from curtains. Patch floral motifs on arms or backs with a cotton underlay to make the appliques pop, and use panelled or tailored styling with mixed materials for a modern look.
Widow's death fuels scandal over family household
Hartney George of Billings writes Kathleen Norris about gossip surrounding his late wife Jean and her sister Connie who stays to care for the three boys after a motor accident. He blames gossip and a minister’s advice for pressuring them to hire an elderly woman, noting his $5,000 yearly salary cannot cover such support.
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Hartney George
Billings
Jean
Constance
Sunny
Con
Connie
Hartney
Mrs. Grundy
Willis laments parade litter and politics of the era
In a caustic voice, Willis the Whitewing condemns postwar celebrations for MacArthur, mocks promises from Truman and Democrats, and rails at litter while predicting continued struggle against global tensions. He jokes about Korea, reflects on leadership, and crabs about a tired political moment.
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Pont
Willis
General MacArthur
Lindbergh
Truman
MacArthur
Smithsonian Reconstructs Tepexpan Man Head
The Smithsonian reconstructs the Tepexpan man head from a skull found near Mexico City about 10 000 years ago. Artist Leo Steppat used plastic materials to model cheeks lips and nose with anthropologist input to approximate life appearance.
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Tepexpan
Mexico City
Leo Steppat
Washington
Hadacol Is Praised by Thousands
Testimonial letters from Norman Christopher and others describe relief from stomach issues, nervousness, and sleep problems after using HADACOL. A Bedford Pennsylvania reader reports better digestion and new energy, while a Louisiana family notes improvements for a 16 year old Archie Bellard and household morale.
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Norman Christopher
Cumberland
Houston
Texas
John A. Feight
Ire
Bedford
Pennsylvania
Vickie
HADACOL Promises Relief For Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms
Senator Dudley LeBlanc promotes HADACOL as a vitamin deficiency remedy addressing aches stomach disturbances and nervousness caused by deficiencies in vitamins B and Niacin and Iron. Trial size $1.25 large family size $3.50 with money back guarantee and direct order option from The LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana.
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Hadacol
LeBlanc Corporation
Lafayette
Louisiana
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