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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1947
Page
14
Western Newspaper Union notes a casual ex serviceman gathering where participants debate whether there will be another war, the role of education and religion, and the idea of a religion of nature. They argue education helps appreciation but happiness can come from simple living and personal philosophy.
A recommendation to shift spring meals toward vegetable dinners rich in vitamins and minerals. Plan around a hearty main dish and add protein like eggs or broiled bacon to ensure substance and appeal for weary appetites.
A dated collection lists meat based dishes and vegetable sides. Fried Tomatoes in Cream Gravy and stuffed onions are featured with steps and ingredients, followed by corn and vegetable chowder, creamed asparagus on toast, a milk based chowder, bacon and cheese soup, mint gelatin mold with fruit, and Brussels sprouts with mushrooms.
Practical guide to sewing with plastic film and plastic-coated fabrics. Instructions cover needle size seven thread, tension, cutting, and finishing. Tips include handling wrinkles on curtains, using weights instead of pins, and avoiding fraying. Also lists cleaning hints and finishing attachments for home projects.
The piece argues the British empire is dissolving under Prime Minister Attlee, with King George VI as symbolic ruler across independent dominions. It warns of Asia’s turbulent era, nationalization impacts in England, and shifts in economic policy. It cites America’s voters favoring national welfare over pork barrel spending and notes the auto industry creating jobs amid technological change.
A fashion note highlights the largest, richest black plaids envisioned for coats suits and dresses. Cottons and silks with color combinations and novelty weaves promise a luxurious sheen and standout texture for standout wardrobes.
Fashion notes suggest creating multiple dresses from a single good one using scarves gloves and belts. Hats should fit snugly this season while bonnets bretons and small side rolls rise in popularity. Loose swinging coats worn with black ensembles add lightness and airiness, while lace or organdie trimming underscores elegant simplicity.
A reader requested exercises to slim the waist and midriff. The tip emphasizes engaging lazy muscles with straightforward moves like crossing the leg while arms are extended and returning to the start, done in 12 repetitions with alternating sides.
A five piaster stamp from Anglo-Fevotian Sudim, issued 48 years ago, was found to misspell the Arabic inscription by using the singular form for piaster instead of the plural. An American first noticed the error.
Old engines made young TK claims Sealed Power Individually Engineered Ring Sets come from twenty six basic designs of Sealed Power Piston Rings. They suit any make model or cylinder wear condition with a set engineered to do the best possible job. See your Sealed Power Franchise Dealer.
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