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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
3
The narrative describes a canoe voyage with a broad blade serving as a center board and a day of excitement. A bald eagle threatens Amos from a hemlock branch, Indian women in canoes fish near wooden buoys, and a solitary savage pursues a swimming deer. Darkness ends with the party grounding on a rock by land and a distant forest fire and wild cries.
Amos and Robert convert a fallen hemlock into a hollow tree ship the Whale's Belly. They lash vines for camouflage and sail toward the lake's end as canoes of Iroquois watch from shore. Peggy's locket hints at a secret while Bonded by peril and friendship they endure a turning voyage aboard the carved trunk.
Empedocles lived in luxury and gave to the poor, funding dowries for many young women to marry. He studied medicine and earned fame as a great physician. A woman lay seven days as if dead. he claimed she could remain for thirty days without food or breath, and after the period she was restored to life and vigor.
Lesson outlines the early church’s social duties and generosity. It highlights a praying Spirit-filled church, deacon appointment to resolve alms issues, Dorcas' good works and miracle, and Gentile giving to Jerusalem with cheerful hearts.
Cherie Nicholas surveys 1931 frock trends with prettiest print sheers in mandarin aura crepe and tiny black white gray figures. She notes two jacketed silhouettes, velvet belts, organdie trims, fluttery chiffons for evening and garden party wear, and the rise of two jacket dresses with elaborate shirring and tucking.
W L Watkinson writes on faith in Christ as the path to salvation and divine grace. The text emphasizes that what seems impossible for men is possible through God and the uttermost mercy offered by Christ.
Quoted line from George MacDonald about giving thoughts as angels give, instead of material gifts. Reflects on kindness and thoughtfulness as a blessing shared among friends.
A Paris fashion correspondent reports fall shows favor light weight woolens with diverse colors and weaves. Coats and suits feature featherweight pebbly wools in dark tones with new blue fox trimming, tweeds in yarn-dyed small patterns, and bright crepe fabrics for dresses and wraps.
A white washable corduroy skirt pairs with slip on shirts and jackets for active sports. The article suggests a dark flannel skirt matched with pastel suede car digan beret and striped jersey scarf as a coordinated golf ensemble.
A late Paris fad features tiny jackets of crepe or wool, sleeveless and a few inches below the shoulder. They match the gown, are often tucked into the wearer’s purse when discarded, and designed to be portable for daytime wear.
Summer frocks favor printed crepe chiffon and georgette with soft color backdrops. Rose prints on white in soft yellow blush hues suit golden blond or deep brunette tones. Gravure prints attract both young and mature in chiffons and artificial silks, with flat crepe as a popular fabric for day and evening wear.
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