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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
10
Collection of patterns with sizes and fabric yardage for ladies dresses blouses and a child play suit. Details include bust measurements sleeve options contrast fabrics and prices each item notes required material amounts with occasional finishing instructions and a recipe for a breakfast pastry.
Martha's Weekly Dish highlights a breakfast preference for sweets and provides a quick butterscotch rolls recipe. It lists two cups self rising flour two tablespoons shortening two thirds cup milk two teaspoons melted butter two tablespoons brown sugar three tablespoons butter melted one half cup brown sugar and a quarter cup sliced pecans or almonds with an oven of 425 to 450 degrees for twelve to fifteen minutes.
A poem explores a western landscape of mountains canyons and rivers, with imagery of sunset light and giant redwoods. It traces a land where prairies roll, rivers flow serpentine to the sea, and storm light flashes as day ends in tranquil dream. The piece evokes awe at expansive nature and the land’s quiet grandeur.
The passage lists quiz prompts asking for various facts such as the women’s golf champion Gandhi’s age and a seaport in Switzerland. It notes Illinois leads the nation with postal receipts and mentions Captain Allman’s appointment as Chicago police commissioner.
Reader letters seek guidance on love and attention in relationships. Advice suggests showing interest to avoid loss, distinguishing between genuine affection and party behavior, and warning against encouraging unsuitable suitors.
Elaine asks what to give a boy for his birthday as he nears his day. Tillie warns against believing hearsay as rumors try to separate them. Curly urges trusting the girl’s words when a 17 year old asks how to verify love.
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