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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
5
The article explains creating a crocheted rag rug from wool or rug yarn using 5 inch squares joined with slip stitches. It notes black as a joining color, suggests dyeing to obtain desired colors, and offers sizing guidance for 36 by 21 inch rugs. It also advertises Mrs Spears sewing book with patterns for slip covers and home decor priced at 25 cents.
A fragmentary reflection questions factory work versus handcraft pride and individual achievement. It comments on self denial, future fears, stock market slumps, envy, and heredity as possible influences on character.
Classified ad advertises shipping freighters traveling the world with trips ranging from 2 to 150 days priced at 3 to 4 dollars per day. Readers are asked to send 25 cents for listings of over 600 trips from the SITA department.
Practical household hints include using white waxed paper under a child's tray to protect the tablecloth, keeping damp twine for tighter knots, soaking meat post boiling to improve cold flavors, a cellophane strip inside hat bands to prevent staining, dust removal for upholstered pieces with a hot sheet, and wire paper clips to hold pleats while pressing skirts.
A list of trivia questions and partial answers covering topics from French terms and U S imperial gains to Roman Britain and city seals. Notable items include the May 1 1898 battle, the term Heil, Eboracum meaning, Pitt's quip on Wolfe, and 95.02 percent mail flight punctuality last fiscal year.
The excerpt recalls early Paris streets described as quaggy by the court labeled inhabitants frogs. It mentions Manila Bay battle and the 1898 Treaty of Paris transferring the Philippine islands to the United States. Also notes St Augustine Florida and linguistic relations between Greek and Latin and a Roman name for York England.
The ad promotes Pepsodent toothpaste containing Irium to remove surface stains and polish teeth to brilliance without bleach pumice or grit. It claims safe use and a noticeable improvement in natural tooth sparkle.
A devotional lesson on Jesus in Gethsemane focusing on his sorrow, sole reliance on God, and Judas betrayal. It contrasts the disciples failing to stay awake with Jesus’ submission to the Father, urging followers to endure trials and honor divine will.
Cool fashion for summer includes two easy to make patterns the Slenderizing Shirtwaist Dress and another tailored shirt option. Patterns 1462 and 1453 fit multiple sizes with yardage notes and contrasting trims. Send 15 cents for Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1020 Chicago Illinois.
The article notes that sight and smell aid taste, with wine tasters often failing to correctly name wines when blindfolded, as different soils yield varied shades and flavors.
Lincoln era records note Karl Jonas Ludvig Almquist served as a private secretary to Abraham Lincoln for a period, detailing his early service in the administration and role within the White House communications.
Cross stitched bouquets in crocheted baskets offer decorative value for towels pillowcases and scarfs. Crochet in No 50 cotton and cross stitch in colors. Pattern 6038 includes multiple motif sizes a chart and edging directions with material needs illustrations. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY for pattern 6038.
A young man wrote to a business firm ordering a razor and sent a dollar with the order but forgot to enclose it. The firm replied that the razor would be sent and joked that a man with his cheek would not need it.
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