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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
8
An advisory piece for women emphasizes versatile skirts and tops as the season’s core. It suggests mixes of crepe, satin, tweed, and velvet for routine and formal wear, plus knit and lace enhancements like boleros and jackets to elevate outfits without overspending.
A vivid description highlights Sleek Satin Blinper satin as ideal for dine and dance wear in dark or pastel hues. The piece is noted for its gorgeous ruby red tone and versatile drift between night and day outfits.
New afternoon dresses showcase white bead embroidery as a stylish trim. Neckline lace effects and girdle bead accents appear with a single spray of flowers on the bodice. A corsage-like focal point decorates the left shoulder.
Fur dyers add to skunk appeal with Kolinsky and Russian foxes in sable and baum marten shades. Foxes in silver red and blue drive fur coats in short to intermediate lengths. A new entrant in the field is the silky lynx.
Tweed and sequins pair in a bold fashion trend for the season with striking contrasts. Designers highlight textured fabrics and reflective embellishments to create eye catching ensembles.
Readers learn to make quilted drawer pads using glazed chintz and muslin with sheet wadding. instructions detail diagonal basting spacing, machine quilting with a gauge foot, and edge binding. Mrs Spears promotes her sewing books and offers autographs and freebies with orders.
Uncle Philie urges readers to rethink criminals' hero status and to approach difficulties with the try-angle. He emphasizes empathy and influence, warns against narrow circles, and notes that cheating in one situation betrays character across life.
A set of six trivia items including connections between Spanish eight recoins to US coins sun spots definitions a cathedral versus church distinction two Dutch capitals the International Date Line and the current prince of Wales.
The dollar. Sun spots are solar cyclones in which hot gases are cooled by expansion. A cathedral is the seat of a bishop. The Hague is the seat of the court and Amsterdam the legislative capital. The 180th meridian lies in the mid-Pacific. There is no prince of Wales at the present time.
A sewing feature promotes simple patterns with detailed sew charts for winter evenings. It highlights two pieces for girls sized 10 to 16, a basque blouse and a skirt, plus three apron patterns with practical pinafores. Version details include fabric choices, yardage, and order address in Chicago for 15 cent patterns.
In London readers note the odd and even numbers sit side by side and switch places across streets. They point out No 85 sits opposite No 2 and No 15 appears around the corner, yet residents accept the quirky system without complaint.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablets relieve acid indigestion headaches gas and upset stomachs quickly. Take two tablets at first sign of distress and carry a bottle for home use. Ensure product is clearly labeled Phillips Milk of Magnesia.
A Bergson distinction notes instinct as the faculty to use or build organized instruments while intelligence shapes the use of unorganized tools for problem solving. The quote highlights paired faculties guiding human cognition and creativity.
Advice for women experiencing midlife changes urges seeking fresh air sleep and spa visits to ease hot flashes and nerves. Recommends Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a general tonic to build resistance, increase vivacity, calm jitters, and soothe symptoms of the change of life. WELL WORTH TRYING.
A concise quotation emphasizes that a man must seize his opportunities as they arise, reflecting Francis Bacon’s belief in proactive effort and initiative.
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