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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
8
A Victorian craft description details a cardboard pincushion with pink cretonne and satin top, plus towers and ribbons. It describes apple shaped pincushions stuffed with wool for less packing, and a linen tobacco pouch with crossed pipes and monograms.
A vintage guide describes making a party reticule with an inner lining of oiled silk or waterproof silk, Kensington stitch brown embroidery on pipes with lighter highlights, and a monogram on the opposite side in padded satin stitch. Drawstring uses a colored cord, not a ribbon, for a feminine yet sturdy finish.
Thirteen years after rural free delivery began in the United States the system expanded from five routes in West Virginia to over 40,804 rural carriers serving more than 20 million residents on routes totaling over a million miles. Congress encouraged routes, sometimes duplicating ones, but over time dupes were dropped and the service stands strong. The main risk is poor road upkeep provoking adverse reports. officials say solid roads and good patronage will sustain rural delivery, with stamp sales irrelevant.
Cedar Rapids hosted Mr Sunday for six weeks drawing crowds beyond capacity. Ten thousand plus attended the final day with many turned away. The revival sparked awakening across the city, improving morals and sparing hostility, while leaving churches and citizens with a spirit of tolerance and hospitality.
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