Unusual San Jose house mirrors a costly government maze
Western Union notes a peculiar San Jose residence built by a wealthy woman over years, representing an endless addition to a useless house. The piece compares the structure to the expanding bureaucracy, warning of mounting maintenance costs and confusion for the public. It also reflects on private loyalty, appreciation, and wartime wealth measures.
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San Jose
California
Barbara Bell Patterns Offer Versatile Dress Designs
The advertisement promotes Barbara Bell Pattern Nos. 1590 5 and 1603 B for sizes 34 to 48 and 14 to 42. It notes full cut bodice and six gore skirt in gabardines flannels and rayon, with yardage details for size 36 and 16, and suggests wear for home office or factory work.
Frock for Work Dress Described with Spartan Simplicity
Description promotes a work dress with a rever collar and straight sleeves. The front button closing runs down the center, presenting a simple and practical style for serious workers. The text emphasizes durable, easy wear suitable for daily use.
Household tips for cooking and storage from a vintage guide
Domestic red pepper is milder than cayenne and suits salads and relishes. Prevent crushing hats with tissue in a box. Wash silverware promptly to avoid corrosion. Melt fat to steam tender vegetables. A kitchen scale helps canning accuracy. Use warm liquid about 80 degrees for yeast. Chilled dough rolls better for cookies. thorough chilling eases handling.
Smile Awhile 3 Ready and Willing
A collection of brief jokes and quips. A fortune teller proclaims a noble future for a woman while she questions when. A taxicab dispute ends with a rider claim. A father and son spar over promised punishments. A student reports medicine at university.
Uncle Phillys Musings on Life and Language
A reflective column juggles aphorisms and quips about life and aging. The narrator muses on fame, style, dogs in catless neighborhoods, and the oddities of the word gentleman, offering pithy observations rather than a narrative.
Do It Yourself Couch Cover From Cotton Twill Guide
A craft note describes reupholstering an average couch with 914 yards of 36 inch cotton twill in soft tan to match a rug tone. It details stitched seams, secure top edge to the couch pad with carpet thread, and cushions built from bound newspaper cores padded with cotton batting.
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