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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
9
Instructions describe crafting a big yarn doll using two large yarn hanks and a red bandanna, shaping the head arms and hands, and tying the waist. It includes cutting the bandanna center to form two skirts and shoulder kerchiefs, plus sewing eye and mouth details. The ad then promotes Mrs. Spears sewing book with 48 pages and directs readers to send 25 cents to 210 South Desplaines Street Chicago Winds.
A list of flaws in a display includes a misspelled Jewelry sign, mismatched shoe colors, a window prop too large for a baby, a clock with missing parts, a cuckoo bird protruding, a hanging weight, an oversized wrist strap, coal for sale in the showcase, a clerk touting a burglar better watch, a pendulum clock sold as electric, a lamp shade under bulbs, a lopsided cigar lighter, an anima clock labeled For your watch pocket, reversed window lettering, and a counter with one leg.
At the century’s start only the rich afforded silk hosiery. Advertising spurred demand, led to cheaper production, created thousands of jobs, and lowered prices so nearly everyone can wear silk hosiery if desired.
An early 20th century style ad proclaims Irium toothpaste makes teeth gleam with natural luster. It promises fast results with no grit pumice or bleach and brands Pepsodent containing Irium as safe and superior.
Salmon and hominy baked casserole with a cheese sauce. Layer hominy in a greased dish, top with salmon, make a sauce from canned liquids and milk, thicken with flour, add cheese, and bake until brown. Serve with asparagus salad and tart French dressing.
Practical tips on repairing torn fabric with heat and egg wash, keeping surfaces white with a soap jelly and kerosene, preserving leather luggage with castor oil massage, and adding color to rolls by inserting jam before baking. Includes dated style guidance and household tricks.
The Dairy Outlook report from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts better industry conditions over the next three to four years than the past four to five. Milk cow prices are expected to rise in 1938 and 1939, with feed costs and production factors likely to be favorable for dairymen.
A Cornell expert urges poultry keepers to track daily eggs laid by pullets and hens, plus culling and deaths, to gauge flock performance. A wall calendar for daily notes helps identify profit sources or losses.
The plan confines layers in close quarters during winter to maximize food intake and reduce health risks from external agencies. Environment is controlled for safety. Cod liver oil in dry mash is deemed less essential with hens exposed to direct winter sun.
Grit supply for birds on the range varies with soil type. Sandy or gravely soils need no grit, while heavy soils benefit from gravel or commercial poultry grit. Most experiments show some advantage to using grit despite questions about necessity.
An old discarded automobile tire makes an excellent guard for a buzz saw when idle. It keeps the blade dry protects points and reduces injury risk to children. Size depends on the saw.
The pattern 5956 offers a motif 11 by 13% inches with a transfer design, color chart and key, stitch illustrations, and material requirements. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept. 259 W. Fourteenth Street, New York, with name and address and pattern number.
A brief historical sketch traces football from ancient Greek and Roman origins to English roots. It notes harpastum as a Roman soldier’s fitness game, Roman teaching of Britons, medieval forms with goals, royal bans in Henry II era, revival under James I, and eventual evolution into modern association football focused on kicking and heading the ball.
The passage argues that anxiety about possible outcomes sharpens judgment and bravery, while relying on future worries drains focus. It suggests praying for daily bread and meeting each day’s tasks without deferring future troubles fosters simplicity, honesty, and a steadfast work ethic.
A Ruskin quote notes there is only one path to right understanding: perceiving the entire set of things. It emphasizes comprehensive view over partial insight.
A historical remedy advises curing scaly legs in hens with a paste of equal parts lard and powdered sulphur. Apply from the hook to the toes and rub in well. Treat twice weekly, about five or six treatments to complete the cure. Do not use kerosene oil as it is too harsh.
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