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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
6
Cherie Nicholas outlines spring fashion for children's Easter dresses using silk and taffeta fabrics. The piece highlights silk frocks, pleated skirts, puffed sleeves, smocking, and velvet trims, with notes on ready made versus home sewn styles and the season’s color palette.
George A. Barclay weighs the lively versus dead ball controversy that split the National and American leagues in 1938. He notes scientific tests and veteran opinion, forecasts the World Series verdict, and questions whether ball type or league philosophy drives the era’s offense. He discusses strategic baseball and the shift toward home run driven play in the American League.
Silk sweaters in bright colors pair with tailored spring suits. A cardigan slips over silk with a boat neck and short sleeves. The silk knit features a small arrow motif. A gypsy blouse in black and white polka dot silk features a turnover collar and turned back cuffs.
The annual blossom of tailored suits signals spring more reliably than croc blooms. This year trends favor lower waistlines high hemlines and boxy shoulders with simple shoes. Toe-revealing styles fade replaced by minimal cut-outs perforations and copper tones toned down for early spring restraint.
The article notes fashion srooper trends with Catalin buttons resembling nursery rhyme figures like Little Jack Horner Old Mother Hubbard Little Red Riding Hood and others. It mentions colors blue stone and red and that many buttons appear on adult apparel and home dressmaker prints.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate uncertain phrases about pills or pills boxes and down to certain levels. Readable elements include references to pills and possible measurements but lack clear subjects, dates, or outcomes. Further context is needed to form a coherent news item.
President of the American League Harridge questions the impact of changing baseballs. He notes uncertainty about outcomes from cork center or wool coverings and cites expert discussions at a league meeting. He warns dead balls could favor pitchers while harming strong batters, referencing Cubs spring training and mixed ball vintages.
Dr C Houston Goudiss outlines the discovery of vitamins starting in 1912 with Casimir Funk and traces how vitamins power growth, immune defense, and longevity. The piece covers vitamins A B C D E and G, their health roles, dietary sources, and the importance of nutrients for children and aging adults.
Harold Coulter of the Ferry Seed Institute recommends interplanting in closely spaced adjacent rows with vegetables matured at different times. Combine cauliflower lettuce and radish with cauliflower in three foot rows. Radishes harvest early then lettuce and finally cauliflower.
C Houston Goudiss offers readers access to his Experimental Kitchen Laboratory in New York City. He will answer questions on foods, diet, nutrition, health, and personal hygiene. Pistcard inquiries receive the same attention. Address East 39th Street, New York City.
Nationally known food authority outlines proteins carbohydrates fats and mineral salts as keys to power, bones, nerves, and blood. Provides practical advice for housewives on feeding families, with future reference in organized scrapbook form.
The article stresses the crucial role of vitamins in preventing age related decline and disease. It cites yeast, eggs, milk, cheese and leafy greens as rich sources and argues homemakers must ensure abundant vitamin intake for every family member to promote health and happiness.
The SpiderWeb check arises from two main causes Polish neglect or using a poor cheap polish without fine ingredients. Periodic application of a non greasy polish blocks wood pores and prevents the check yet improper use leaves pores exposed. A salt and oil polish is advised as the best general formula to avoid this ugly effect.
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