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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
6
Pattern 258 provides instructions to cut and assemble wheelbarrow ducks for lawn decor using wood scraps a bolt for the wheel and a metal wheel from a discarded toy. Pattern 268 offers actual size cutting and painting guides with a full materials list and a color chart for the ducks.
Kathleen Norris presents Molly Bates of Syracuse describing a custody clash after her marriage to Lynn, a doctor. Adele Bates, Lynn’s former wife, seeks access to their son Junior, while Lynn and his mother Mrs Bates favor minimal contact. Norris counsels surrender of the child to Adele, arguing Lynn can reclaim him on return.
Molly, second wife of a doctor in service, faces Adele's renewed bid for custody of Junior. Adele pampers the boy and threatens legal action, while Lynn in China opposes. Miss Norris counsels Molly to yield now and bargain later when Adele tires of eight-year-old care.
A wife should avoid fights over a child custody tweak. Silence and amiable replies, backed by lawyers, can shift sympathy to the wife. By conceding a small point and allowing limited visitotherapy the woman may gain real advantage, turning a perceived loss into a strategic win.
The article advises using new yarn or scraps from old blankets to mend holes promptly. Wool pieces are preferred for patches as they resist fraying, allowing stitching without turning. For worn bindings, sateen or rayon satin weave edges look attractive, and machine stitching with long stitches is recommended.
A swimming enthusiast extols Yale coach Bob Kiphuth and Yale's dominance, citing 82 championships and 450 wins in 38 years at Yale. It traces 100 yard freestyle records from 1900s to 1940s, noting a drop from about 60 seconds to 49.7, highlights U S dominance, and emphasizes swimming as vital for life saving and military training. The piece also discusses debates on which college team was the greatest, affirming Army and Navy strengths and broader wartime athletic morale.
Sugar substitutes take spotlight after the holidays as cooks seek low sugar desserts. Pears and other fruit can be stewed or baked with little added sugar, and packaged fillings or dried and candied fruits help cut sugar use in pies and cakes. The article also offers recipes like Marble Molasses Cake and Angel Cake, advising substitutions and sugar reduction techniques for lighter desserts.
Lynn Says outlines practical sugar saving tips for fruit dishes and desserts. It notes adding sugar or syrup near the end of cooking, incorporating salt to enhance sweetness, and using dried fruits without added sugar by stewing and mashing. It also provides a method for egg white and dark corn syrup mixtures, a cup measure for fruit puree, and guidance on using powdered sugar in icings with cream cheese and orange juice.
A kitchen feature by Miss Lynn Chambers offers dessert and cookie recipes using sugar substitutes. It includes Ginger Pudding with Orange Topping and Orange Fig Whip, plus Peanut Cookies and Pecan Crisples, with baking details and substitutions.
The Black Prince was Edward III’s eldest son, known for his military skill. Abraham Lincoln was a tailor by trade before becoming president. Bagging the question is unclear. it may be a misspelling or misheard phrase. The oldest royal family is traced to various ancient monarchies, depending on criteria. The butterfly dainty cater is not a standard term, and a peccadillo is a small, minor fault. No silent bird known to burst into song before death is commonly recognized. A nuance is a subtle or slight variation in meaning or shade.
A list of quirky clues covers topics from armor color to presidents, proving points, ancient Japan references, daily weight consumption, minor offenses, the swan, and shades of difference. Each item hints at a word or concept linked to history, language, or nature.
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