Garment Cleaning Method From 19th Century France
The dry cleaning method known as SFRENCH CLEANING originated in France around the mid 19th century and derives its name from a free translation of French sonettoyage a sec.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1936
Page
13
The dry cleaning method known as SFRENCH CLEANING originated in France around the mid 19th century and derives its name from a free translation of French sonettoyage a sec.
A 1936 Voice Of The People letter critiques Townsend Plan economics, citing University of Chicago experts who argue taxes would not reliably fund $200 monthly old age pensions. It discusses tax burdens, charitable deductibility, and the impact on national income, urging social justice without advantage to a specific class.
Fremont Nebraska Midland College co eds ranked qualities for an ideal man list honesty sympathy sincerity cheerfulness sense of humor and willingness to go half way. The report notes appearances were excluded as unimportant, focusing on character and attitudes.
Across the nation during severe cold and blizzards, doctors stood as frontline saviors reaching snowbound homes by horse sleigh snowshoe and ski. Neighbors, garage crews and ambulances joined to clear paths, saving lives and upholding the profession’s trusted traditions.
A New York lad of unusual precocity carries out four years of college work at the University of Chicago in one year. Through three months of summer study he aims for a masters, then doctors at Columbia. The piece weighs on speed versus depth in education and the value of broad growth beyond exams.
A New Castle Pa News summary notes that aging populations grow faster than youth as births drop and lifespans lengthen. By 1965 births and deaths may balance, leading to long schooling and shorter working years. Proposals include pensioning children to ease old age costs. both young and old require support from a shrinking middle generation.
A playful branded piece notes red flannels have vanished from stores and households. The piece cites cold weather nostalgia, antique collectors, and fashion shifts, claiming the once common garment disappeared with earlier eras and is now a relic discussed humorously in social and political reflections.
A devotional piece urges spiritual awakening drawn from Isaiah and Paul, urging God’s people to separate from Babylon’s influence and live holy, strengthened lives. It honors religious leaders including Dr. Clement C. Williams, Dr. Robert L. Dickerson, Frank B. Littell, Rt. Rev. Robert E. Gribben, Rabbi Jonah B. Wise, Frederick McCormick, Dr. Paul R. Mort, with notes on their birthplaces and ages.
List of birth and death anniversaries for figures such as John Henry Newman Oliver W Gibbs Brander Matthews and Alice Freeman Palmer. Also notes milestones like Samuel Morse showing the telegraph to the president the first New Haven telephone directory 1916 Verdun attack 1922 the airship Roma disaster and 1700 Chinese Communists text mentions dates and places without full context.
1935 report notes American sisters Jane and Elizabeth du Bois took their own lives, leaping from an airliner while traveling in Europe. Government troops reportedly involved in subsequent actions. The incident underscores tensions and tragic outcomes amid unrest.
Leonard Merrick, the English author born seventy two years ago, is noted in historical records for his literary contributions and enduring influence in early 20th century fiction. His birth year and biographical context are highlighted in archival summaries.
The passage argues that a calm exterior conceals latent passion, and without challenge one may drift with little achievement. Adversity or slight opposition can awaken a focused, determined side that overcomes obstacles and pushes toward meaningful goals.
Charitable contributions by individuals are deductible within the Revenue Act limits. Gift-giving organizations must be operated exclusively for specified purposes such as religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational aims, or for cruelty prevention, with substantial activity criteria.
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