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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
5
The text suggests blue towels and a blue striped bath mat, white muslin curtains tufted with candlewicking, and a painted box for a bathroom. It advises choosing moisture resistant curtains, cutting them to size with extra fabric for shrinkage, and hemming. It notes easy professional finishes with box cornices and offers Pattern 207 by mail for 10 cents.
The piece describes a chemical revolution driven by war demands, expanding synthetic materials and chemurgy. It notes plans for synthetic tires from domestic sources, paratroopers using synthetic cloth parachutes, and casein from skim milk as a substitute in war material. Rural America gains importance in this industrial shift.
A 1942 overview explains substitutes grow in plastics and synthetics. It highlights sugar cane derivatives, soybeans, and bagnase as new material uses for household goods, vehicles, and electrical parts while noting reduced reliance on natural resources. The piece envisions a future era named the Plastic Period.
The article notes varying responses to steel shortages for license plates, with five states adopting new color schemes and other states using windshield stickers or date tabs. It highlights Wyoming and four others, plus unique shapes or materials, as responses to wartime constraints.
An Acting Director of the U S Commerce Bureau notes plastics become vital in war time. The bulletin says plastics replace traditional raw materials in front and behind the front, with no retreat after the war as use expands. It cites celluloid as an early synthetic and precursor to modern plastic applications.
Sewing circle patterns offer easy fashions for larger figures with flattering necklines and panelled skirts. Pattern No. 8268 fits sizes 36 through 62, requiring yardage for 39 inch fabric and bias fold. Betty frocks for children present scalloped fronts and waist smoothing girdles, with sizes for ages 2 to 6. Send your order to the listed address.
A set of practical remedies and kitchen tricks including softening hardened glue with hot vinegar, oiling a key to pick a lock, adding cranberries to applesauce for flavor, sprinkling salt on spilled juice to keep smoke down, and using salt in last rinse water to prevent clothes from freezing on the line.
Answers cover the meaning of recherche the purpose of King Arthur knights at a round table the abacus architectural device alarm signals during invasions the origin of genuine modia coffee George Washington’s age at war end the originality of America First and the identity of the March King of America.
A concise list reveals items such as rare or exquisite for one, to avoid showing distinction, a capital-adorned stone, church bells, and Arabia, plus forty nine, the word no, historic fascist references, and John Philip Sousa as the composer.
Retiring President John Adams hurried away by horse and carriage as the third President Thomas Jefferson was sworn into office in Washington, continuing a custom for successors.
At a Christmas gathering a shy hostess pairs a stranger with a guest praised as wealthy and socially connected. The guest, however, reveals she is the clever friend in question, exposing the setup and a humorous social misfire.
Old newspaper ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and soothe a sensitive stomach. Claims doctors favor pepsin preps and notes the product is pleasant tasting for families and children.
A humorous observation contrasts American and Korean customs as American mothers lament their sons pockets filled with junk while praising a non Korean habit of sleeves. The note playfully says Korean men carry half a bushel in their sleeves, highlighting cultural differences.
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