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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
6
A guide from a sewing book outlines making slip covers from muslin or an old sheet. It covers fabric height, smooth fitting without attaching, a half inch seam around four inch hems, cutting, and marking arrows for pattern orientation, with directions from a book containing 31 home sewing tips. Booklets are 15 cents each with inquiries to be sent for.
A guide to making flaky pie crusts using precise measurements and minimal mixing. It covers fat cutting to pea size, water amounts within reason, and the pastry blender method to avoid warm hands. Recipes for Apple Pie Custard Pie Rhubarb Cherry Pie and Lemon Pie follow with steps and baking guidance.
A Veterans Administration update notes the agency still runs behind on training and pension processing. As of February 1, Input shows 81,176 in training from 500,000 applications, 258,781 eligible, with 1,073,712 policies under direct premium payments and 2,000,000 disability claims filed nationwide. Questions address pensions, subsistence, and reentry of service members and their families.
Cleaning guidance advises using warm water for windows and mirrors if clean. vinegar solution for more soiled areas. Woodwork should be dusted often to prevent embedded dirt, with soap jelly and warm water for washing, then dry thoroughly. Wipe varnished Acorn weekly with warm soapy water, polish lightly with an oiled cloth, and avoid excess oil.
Practical guidance for dairy barn design focusing on efficiency and labor savings. Covers foundation and floors per health service standards, wall and roof choices, ventilation, temperature maintenance, window space, spacing from house, drainage, and the role of local suppliers in selecting materials and costs. Emphasizes ceiled interiors and proper cleaning alleys for facing in or out configurations.
A parade of thrift notes suggests attaching a hook to broom handles for reach and bristle care, using a glass bowl to muffle bedside clocks, soaking salt fish in milk to soften texture, and a wall salt to curb fat splatter. It also advises kerosene on a soft cloth to clean tiles in baths and kitchens.
A vintage Kellogg’s advertisement touts All Bran as a gentle bulk laxative alternative. It includes a testimonial from N Mawson of Mathuen Massachusetts praising relief after daily use, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes bulk from wheat bran and daily consumption as a preventive measure.
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