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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
8
Block prints from China on display at Chicago Field Museum show bamboo root and wood carvings dated before 1108 A D. Discovered near Cho lu in Chi lig province, these blocks reveal early floral engravings. Text credits Chinese invention of paper writing implements ink and inkstone.
Herbert TB. Shyles of Wintondale Pa describes a facial rash that spread and burned before using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After trying the free sample he bought more and the rash disappeared following one soap bar and one ointment box. Potter Drug & Chemical Corp. advertises Cuticura products.
An old advertisement asks if backache and frequent urination signal kidney trouble and touts Doan's Pills as a kidney specific remedy. It claims Doan's cleanses blood of poisons and notes wide worldwide use, urging readers to obtain them from any drugstore.
Charming two piece print jacket suits and satin or taffeta frocks lead spring fashion with prints in lark backgrounds and velvet bows. Tailored jackets, circular skirts, and one piece dress silhouettes appear with bold color accents, velvet details, and orchid corsages for formal daytime and evening wear.
Vogue surveys pigskin leather's renewed versatility in fashion accessories. Pigskin shoves, handbags, gloves and footwear are highlighted in colors from Mack to brown and white, noted for durability and refined grain that resists markings.
Cherie Nicholas surveys the season’s fashion emphasis on buttons in stores. Novelty buttons dominate, with mother of pearl stars and rhinestone accents, ivory-like flower buttons, and green straw woven options enhancing smart suits and coats with dramatic reverses.
Dancing frocks bring charm to the evening scene with frothy fabrics replacing stiff mokres and satins. Resort wear shows masses of tulle and more lace, with pleating common in sheer fabrics. A soft blue tulle gown embroidered with silver stars features knife pleats on the skirt and peplum.
The vogue of gold metal remains strong with new clips, dress ornaments, fancy bracelets and necklaces. Many pieces mix gold with black onyx like metals or clear plastic materials for contemporary contrast.
Unique Primrose rug pattern describes a six square crochet design with center 5 inch square and triangular sides forming five more squares. It uses about three pounds of material for a 42 in rug with light yellow center and petal colored outer triangles. Details include instructions in Grandmother Clark’s Rug Book No 25 and a mail order request for 15e to Home Craft Company, Dept C, St Louis MO.
An advertisement cites Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for regulating the liver bowels and stomach. The ad promotes the product as a clean healthy aid and targets readers seeking digestive relief.
A historical note explains sugar yields from beets improved dramatically through science. It states about 20 tons of beets were needed for one ton of sugar, now only six tons are required, credited to scientific beet production advances.
Carnegie Institution scientists in Guatemala and Honduras report discoveries in dense jungles revealing ancient Mayan cities with palaces and temples buried under silt. A northern Guatemala site features a ten by ten foot moat with seven bridges, possibly for defense or religion, while in Honduras two stone altars and numerous monuments display Mayan picture writing.
Washington Kin Miss Anne Washington of Middleport Ohio asserts closer kin to George Washington than Miss Anne A Madison Washington who flew with Maj James Doolittle over Washington's colonial trails. The claim rests on her being granddaughter of Andrew Park a Baltimore merchant who married Har-
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