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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1935
Page
2
A sewing pattern advertises Pattern 2341 for a sports frock with pleated sleeves and back darts to allow arm action and freedom in movement. It notes options in silk or cotton and lists sizes and price in coins or stamps, urging readers to mail orders to the Sewing Circle Pattern Department in New York City.
Vague chatter touches on a teacher forcing a pupil to wash at school and a dog biting the boy at home. A colleague jokes about a rise to foreman, reflecting small town humor. The exchange includes quips about mule work and a city boy’s reaction.
The note asks about what is raised in countries with wet climates and mentions student umbrellas and Washington. It reads like a playful prompt referencing teaching, rainfall, and a location cue.
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