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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1938
Page
4
Two crafts join for towels pillow cases or scarfs with motifs 6 by 9 inches and smaller. Pattern 1422 lists transfer motifs 6% by 9% 5% by 5% 4% by 10% and 5 by 7% inches plus filet crochet directions charts materials stitches and color ideas. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. New York.
Government agents and New York police broke a spying ring selling US army and navy secrets to a European power. Three arrested, including a German liner hairdresser Johanna Hofman as liaison. Rumrich and Glaser confessed. raids sought further members and protective measures were raised at Mitchel Field.
In the Senate a battle over President Roosevelts executive reorganization bill formed a powerful coalition of Republicans Borah Vandenberg and McNary with Democrats Wheeler O Mahoney and Burke. An amendment by Wheeler to allow Congress to veto reorganization proposals within sixty days drew broad support. Opponents warned the plan smacked of dictatorship and would strip Congress of constitutional powers. Byrnes of South Carolina spoke in defense of Borah.
Organized labor was the winner in several Supreme Court rulings that restricted rights of employers and nonunion workers. The majority upheld union power against dissenting views, signaling a shift toward stronger collective bargaining.
Reported executions loom for 21 Soviet leaders in Stalin’s blood purge. A military tribunal heard charges of conspiracy with foreign powers to overthrow the Soviet state, plotting to assassinate Lenin and Starikov, and involvement in deaths including Maxim Gorky. Central figures named include former Premier Alexi Rykov and Nikolai Bukharin.
Britain seeks recognition of Ethiopia conquest and an Anglo Italian Mediterranean pact with naval parity. France backs parallel action if Czechoslovakia and Austria are protected. Hitler’s Germany eyed in discussions as Labor opposition faced. American isolationists cheer while a substantial naval buildup looms.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration outlined regulations for the new crop control law. Farms exceeding allotments face drastic deductions from federal subsidies funded by 500 million dollars authorized by Congress. The soil conservation subsidy aims to align production with crop needs and improve soil fertility.
Dieterich of Illinois withdraws as a candidate for Democratic renomination in the April 12 primaries to back party harmony. The field clears for a clash between District Attorney Igoe of Chicago and Congressman Lucas, supported by the Kelly-Nash machine and Governor Horner. Dieterich, a trusted administrative backer, may receive a federal post.
Spring is near and this piece guides replacing worn furniture looks. It describes a navy blue cotton couch cover with cream cable cord detailing and options in red or yellow cord. It cites a curved candlewick tufting needle and thread size, then promotes Mrs. Spears sewing book with sketches for slipcovers curtains and lamp shades, available from Mrs. Spears at 210 So Desplaines St Chicago IL for 25 cents.
Favorite Recipe of the Week features Pineapple Cream made from crushed pineapple pastry cream and marmalade. Drain juice, whip cream to stiff peaks, fold with pineapple and jam then chill. Flavor variations change the tone, and serve over cake slices. A bridge party option.
The paper announces a new weekly food department by C. Houston Goodiss, noted author and radio personality. The series aims to present health and child growth focused cooking in clear practical language for the average household, inviting housewives to collect each issue.
An old advertisement praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a long standing tonic for women. It urges self care and confidence with the slogan Yourself First and a philosophical line attributed to Amiel guiding readers to become the person they would help.
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