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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
7
A partial notice describes fabric motifs and stitch details and asks readers to mail 15 cents in stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept New York for pattern 259 with name and address. The text is fragmentary but indicates a mail order pattern solicitation.
Goodyear launches a serious farm radio promotion from September 26 across 48 stations of the National Broadcasting chain. Fifteen minute daily segments will air Monday through Friday at specified eastern mountain and central times for farmers living between the Atlantic and the Rockies, Texas to Canada. The broadcasts supplement Farm and Hour, delivering weather, shipping, commodity and crop condition updates with regional offices and experts to tailor content to local needs.
The article lists presidents who served as secretaries of state and war and notes Hoover as secretary of commerce. It highlights that nine presidents were born poor while many were middle class, with Washington becoming a large landowner and Lincoln entering the White House penniless but rising.
The article highlights bold fall colors including purples, violets, fuchsias, teal and blues with outfits featuring black foundations and color accoutrements. It notes scarab blue wool suits trimmed with beaver fur, prominent ties, silk underlayers, and luxurious plaid wool coats in rich autumn hues.
A fashion note describes autumn styling with a wool dress paired with a youthful fur jacket. A conservative black dress with a dull finish velvet wool is shown with a short skunk jacket and gold belt details. Gray tweed coat dress wears a gray kidskin lumber jacket and a beaver bolero atop brown cloque.
The article describes jewelry inspired trim on daytime dresses with jewel appliqué on fabric. Neckline emphasis features necklace effects, cabochons, locket motifs, and metallic touches creating decorative notes.
The article observes that feminine style trends extend beyond blouses and jackets to influence the overall dress, shaping how garments are perceived and worn. It highlights the pervasive impact of lingerie-inspired details on ensemble balance and silhouette.
Fashion notes indicate a trend toward wider flared skirts with accentuated hip lines. The remark suggests a shift in silhouette for the fall season.
The fall fashion emphasis is on draped technique to slenderize the figure. A slate blue silk jersey dress shows intertwining material, while a royal blue acetate jersey sheath uses a bi color contrast. An ostrich trimmed tricorne and royal blue doeskin gloves complete the ensemble.
New York reports Miss Louise A Boyd, famed Arctic explorer, has ventured farther north than any white woman, training Norwegian sealers, conducting scientific observations, and photographing expeditions. Her work earns honors from two governments and the American Geographical Society.
The article traces wheat flour from ancient cultivation to modern milling. It explains kernel structure, white and whole wheat flours, and how protein, minerals, and vitamins differ. It also compares bread and pastry flours and notes all purpose blends for home use.
A tribute to American enterprise notes the world’s largest flour mills in the country. Technicians and research chemists oversee up to 17 grindings and 180 separations, checking grain quality in transit and conducting daily baking tests to ensure uniform high quality of every sack sold.
Self rising flours and ready to use mixes have evolved, some containing leaveners dried milk eggs fat and baking powder. They require only a liquid and aim to save homemakers time while preserving wheat as the family’s main energy food.
Mrs F B L notes flour should be kept cool dry ventilated and vermin free. Do not expose to heat or freezing. Miss FB confirms rye flour is second to wheat and breads mix wheat with rye. Other flours from potatoes bananas soy beans lima beans buckwheat barley and rice exist in small percentages.
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