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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
8
Learn to crochet versatile lace squares to sew into cloths, scarves, bedspreads or pillows. Pattern 6030 offers full instructions, stitch details, material needs and a photo, available for 15 cents by mail to The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W 14th Street New York NY.
A fragment reflecting on imitation and self improvement. The speaker notes that character and behavior are partly learned by imitation and stresses the importance of choosing good models and studying them carefully.
The article recalls P T Barnum calling Mount Washington the second greatest show on earth and traces the White Mountains history from early naming to Darby Field’s 1642 ascent. It highlights two regions, the high peaks and the Franconia notch wilderness, and notes the forthcoming Cannon Mountain tramway rising 2025 feet above Franconia Notch. It also tells of the Profile known as Old Man of the Mountain and its role in regional rail and tourism development.
Cornell horticulture researchers reveal gardenias act like night shift plants. They grow during daylight and wilt if greenhouse temperatures stay high. Night temps of 60 to 68 degrees keep blooms firm for shipment and sale.
A magazine snippet describes six strand mercerized embroidery, outlining stitch techniques and color work for borders and edges. It notes Siam gardenia content, dye use, and a Gardenias plant's nightly habit discovery. Mrs Spears offers Book No. 2 on Sewing for Home Decorator, priced 25 cents postpaid, mailing to Chicago.
Describes Barbara Bell Spring and Summer patterns 1517 and 1910 for children and women with sew charts. Notes fabrics georgette chiffon voile kerchief linen and options gingham percale pique broadcloth. Provides yardages and sizes from 2 to 46 and order details from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
A reflective line from David Hume stating that while a person with suitable temper is happy, true excellence lies in adapting one’s temper to any circumstance. The adage emphasizes adaptability over complacent harmony.
At a crowded waterside scene a man struggled for life as spectators cheered. A dressed diver leapt in and saved him, earning praise while the hero quipped that he first wants to know who pushed him off the pier.
Ryeabens are invited to write to C. Houston Goudiss at 6 East 39th Street New York City for a free copy of his bulletin Helpful Hints on Planning a Laxative Diet. It offers concrete advice for correct eating and hygiene to combat faulty elimination and includes a list of laxative foods and a fall week's sample menus. A post card suffices for requests.
A brief moral reflection asserts that goodness is far easier and lovelier than wickedness, urging men to embrace virtuous conduct over vice. The phrasing emphasizes the beauty and ease of doing good as a guiding choice.
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