Smart Dresses for Now and Later on Pattern Styles
Two sewing patterns offer versatile dresses for summer and future seasons. The Tailored Dress of Pique suits day wear and can transition to fall with challis or jersey fabrics. The Town-Waisted Afternoon Dress features a shaped bust and slim waist with patterns for sizes 12 to 46. materials vary by size and season. Pattern details available from The Sewing Pattern Dept. in Chicago.
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Jersey
Sewing Pattern Dept
Wrecker Dr
Chicago
Qe Syndicate
WNU
Stamp worth 50000 found by Los Angeles collector
Warren R. Du Bois of Los Angeles paid 300 for an estate collection three months ago and found a one cent blue stamp with August 17, 1861 cancellation. It is the only stamp of its kind known and is valued at 50000.
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Warren R. du Bois
Los Angeles
Calif
du Bois
Inflamed Lumps In the Neck and Related Health Tips
Medical note discusses enlarged neck glands from infections like tonsillitis and tuberculosis, their potential dangers, and cautious removal. It also describes X-ray use for flaring adenitis and explains flat feet, their impact on knee and spine, with simple home exercises and the role of arch supports.
Root-Growth Factor Found in Indole-Acetic Acid Study
Dr. William C. Cooper of the U S Department of Agriculture reports that compounds with indolic acid stimulate root formation in plant cuttings. Lemon cuttings showed markedly more roots when ends were painted with indole-acetic acid, confirming a plant internal factor attracting the root-forming substance.
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William C. Cooper
United States Department of Agriculture
Cooper
Braided Rug Design From New England
Reader interest in rag rugs prompts sharing a New England braided rug design by Ruth Wyeth Spears. The article details central medallion shape, eight-loop edging, and sewing with linen or strong cotton thread. Instructions cover easing inner edges for a flat scalloped finish and expanding toward an oval tug.
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Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Buzzards Bay
Ohio
Desplaines St
Chicago
Uncle Philo on Plato and public courage in discourse
The author notes Platonians argued about nothing while civilized people now discuss real issues. He urges sharing courage, avoids fear, and mocks verbose speech as a highbrow trait, suggesting genius may still delight humanity with concise insight.
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Mt SF
Gold Coast
Loop
Croydon
Ontario
Walter G. Riddle
Delaware
Brandenburg
Berlin
New York City
New York
Alfred Henke
Wiley Post
Peter Behan
Roxbury
Conn
Mr. Behan
Andrew Jackson
Arky Vaughan
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Vaughan
Cissell
Giant
Mancuso
Georgia
Roosevelt
W. O. Hooper
University of Georgia
University
Sanford Stadium
South
Athens
Barnesville
Walter F. George
Lawrence Camp
George
Annie Oakleys
Fred Spoolstra
Sparta
N. J
Dorothy Cerny
Hillside
Jean Bauer
South Orange
Annie
Edith Mumford
Bogota
Lee Drew
Oakland
Spoolstra
Dr. Barton
New England
Philo
Pinkham
Theognis
Doan
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