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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
6
The piece surveys Christmas season formals in a period voice. It lists dress styles from strapless gowns with full skirts to slim modern silhouettes, detailing fabrics such as velvet chiffon tulle and lace. It notes waistlines crinoline era cues and emphasizes choosing attire to suit mood and occasion.
A compiled roster of staff and reporters includes Naomi Renters Don Fehrenbach Fred Brauer John Platt Bob Salm Lanita Bendewald Charles Geyer Charles Gasso Leola Hunsberger Mary Wilbern Betty Gehring Dale Schumacher Marian Benson Marian Beaver Marjorie Rorick Beverly Wolfe Lillian Bauer Grace Ratzlaff and many others such as Betty Falkner Dorothy Pearson Doris Marie Scott Arden Daehler Jason Hopkins Dick Smith Marian Benson Mary Claire Heaton Paul Harshman George Griffith Helen Lea Hansen Fern Allen Mariann Birch Barbara Flinn Ruth Ann Castendyck Charlotte Goetz Harrison Stone Bob Fields Dean Geer Bob Castendyck Wanda Wharfield Marjorie Rorick Marlene Schuldt Bethel Loos Lloyd Behrens Wayne Shore Mary C. Andrews Pat Donahue Leola Hunsberger Eleanor John Bob Jones Lyle Geeting Gordon Behrens Fay Ewbank Barbara Shaffer Leta Houseman Helen Myers Rose Daulton June Olson Ellen Jane Wallick Harlan Ralston Ruth Welton Ruth Wilger Dale Schumacher Mary Andrews Jacques Sterenberg Phyllis Shannon Gene Harshman Albert Maclovsky.
A critique argues that tariff reductions under a new reciprocal trade pact with England will lower unemployment, countering claims that cheap imports ruin domestic industries. The piece traces economic life from self sufficiency to specialization and notes that modern regions rely on specific industries for income.
The passage argues that specialization requires free trade among individuals and nations. It criticizes tariffs and subsidies that protect inefficient industries, asserting that tariffs raise living costs and hinder domestic producers. It contrasts national protectionism with the seamless free trade already present among the United States' states.
A reader is advised to listen to the Hit Parade for examples of admired music. The piece selections include All Ashore Have You Forgotten So Soon and My Reverie. The last is described as a rearrangement of a Debussy melody.
A political voice argues that better enforcement of existing rules is needed and lists proposed national laws including marriage and divorce, prohibition roadhouses, anti lynch measures, a health insurance program, and civil service extension for relief.
The community campaign aims to aid 400 families lacking a merry Christmas with tree gifts candy fruit and a feast. Clubs and organizations solicit donations of food toys or money as the Y W Santa Claus Shop helps parents provide gifts.
The text critiques Camberlin's willingness to sacrifice for peace and questions his tendency to remove what does not belong to him. It condemns Japan's brutal treatment of China and notes Western support for Nippon's war materials. It cites the Hitler Alsace Lorraine accord and accuses Hitler of anti Jewish hostility as a holiday slogan.
Hangnail Sketches Mary is a junior with an 89 average and a sharp wit. She participates in the orchestra and stage crew and serves as secretary of several groups. Her next birthday is March 14 when she turns 17. DeVere, in his fourteenth year, was elected president by fellow first year students in September after earning two A’s one A and one B on his first report. Bob, last year’s freshman president, is an outstanding athlete and student with a straight A average and will turn 16 on February 19.
A fragment references a Lewis and Clark Journal noting a deciphered message that caused laughter. It quotes a line about readiness for opportunity and hints at a great secret of success. The text preserves a historic tone with a focus on preparedness and interpretation.
A playful J. High Journal entry defines terms in quirky shorthand style. It pairs art language with everyday items like a waffle and a looseleaf orange, pairing witty, suggests a lighthearted glossary.
A brief humorous dialogue features a boy apologizing for dancing on a girl's feet while joking about practice. The girl quips that the issue isn’t the dancing but the constant jumping on and off, creating a lighthearted exchange.
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