Date Frock Pattern and Old Custom Origin
Ad for sewing pattern No. 8305 in sizes 11 to 18 featuring a youth date frock with short sleeves and full skirt. Includes pattern details, yardage, price 25 cents, and mailing info from Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago. Also notes history of the medieval custom of throwing shoes at brides as a sign of status.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago 7
Coral Sea Battle: First Major U.S. Victory in WWII
The Coral Sea clash on May 4 1942 marked America s first major WWII win against Japan. Aircraft carriers fought without sighting each other, with the Lexington sunk on May 7 and Japan suffering heavy losses, possibly sparing Australia from invasion.
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Coral Sea
Solomon Islands
Australia
America
Japan
U. S
Coral
Lexington
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