Electrification drives rural life in 1939 America
The article traces the spread of electricity to farms through the Rural Electrification Administration since 1935. It highlights plans to reach 500,000 farms by June 30, 1939, with substantial loans and investments into lines, poles, transformers, and wiring. It notes economic and social benefits, industry demand for appliances, and ongoing challenges including repayments and potential state tax and regulatory changes.
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United States
Coop
REA
Arkansas
John M. Carmody
Western Newspaper Union
Who's News This Week Highlights Bonneville Chief Ross
James D. Ross, named Bonneville chief in October 1937, earns improved relations with utilities and region leaders. His Seattle career, aviation interest, and varied engineering roles mark a pragmatic, non doctrinal approach to power development. Captain Harold E Gray, age 33, to pilot Pan Am flying boat across the Atlantic after a progressive mastery of aviation and related fields.
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York
James D. Ross
Bonneville
Ross
Municipal Power Development
Seattle
New York Power Authority
St. Lawrence Seaway
PWA Power Development
SEC
Chatham
Ont
New York City
Edmonton
Alaska
America
Harold E. Gray
Pan- American Airways
Atlantic
New York Harbor
Gray
Mexico
Central America
University of Iowa
Guttenberg
Iowa
Pierson Leads Export-Import Bank Amid Nazi Brazil Trade Play
Arlen Lee Pierson, head of the Export-Import Bank since 1936, pushes aggressive credit policies to boost South American trade and counter fascist influence. He toured Latin America last year, advocating strategic finance to aid Brazil and Argentina, with Brazil seen as a key entrepot for regional commerce and naval geography.
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Arren Lee Pierson
Brazil
Pierson
Mr. Pierson
State Department
Atlantic
Canary Islands
Argentina
South America
Harvard Law School
Los Angeles
Export-Import Bank
George N. Peek
Consolidated News Features
WNYU
Spring bridal fashions favor color and sheer fabrics
A Western Newspaper Union note outlines spring wedding style with eye catching color for gowns and bridesmaids. Pale pink satin gowns with lighter or deeper tints, full skirts and fitted bodices, sheer fabrics like marquisette and nets, and lace remain popular. Headdresses range from simple to ornate with pre arranged veil fitting by specialists. Brides encouraged to consult milliners early and explore trends shown in inset pictures.
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Oride
Mousseline de Sole
Western Newspaper Union
Plaid Wools Dominate Couture for Topcoats and Jackets
Fashion notes highlight bold plaid wools in Paris salons with Creed leading a multi color plaid coat. A Creed jacket, Rose Valois sailor suit, and coordinated ensembles featuring blue skirts and red silk blouses illustrate the trend toward handsome plaid fabric in topcoats and jackets.
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Paris
Creed
Rose Valois
Victorian bonnet revival inspires new hair dos trend
The revival of Victorian hair dos brings four bonnet groups. An open cabriolet style features plain taffeta rib bands matching gloves with small caps tied under the chin. Bonnets include eilg trimmed with embroidered borders and coal-scuttle shapes in fine straw or white pique.
Gypsy Dress Late Caprice of Fashion
Stripes and plaids in taffeta silk crepe printed linens thin wools glamorous cottons sell quickly as yardage for full skirts. Skirts are usually gathered peasant style at the waist with an inevitable blouse. Together skirt and blouse drive the spring pageantry of fashion.
Beige Suits Brightened by Vivid Color Strategy
Paris dressmakers blend neutral beige with bold hues to create striking outfits. They add vivid color through blouses hats gloves and accessories or pair a beige jacket with a brown or black skirt and a brilliant contrasting blouse.
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Paris
Effective Trim For An Evening Dress Adorning Uses Lace Appliques
An evening dress gains sparkle through inserts of white lace appliques studded with rhinestones. The design emphasizes sparse intervals to catch light.
Hanging Draperies for French Doors From Ruth Wyeth Spears
A home sewing note explains how to hang draperies on French doors without blocking operation. Curtain rod sits atop the door frame, extending seven inches beyond each side, with rings sewn to curtains to cover hooks and frame edges. Instructions reference Mrs Spears books and offer ordering details from Chicago.
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Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Help Others With Vital Health Earn Pay Adv Des Moines Iowa
If interested in helping others to vital health, write us today. It will pay you. Viavi, 701 Empire Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa.
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Viavi
Empire Bldg
Des Moines
Iowa
Purpose of Punishment as Prevention Not Impulse to Good
Quote by Horace Mann stating the aim of punishment is prevention of evil, not spontaneous improvement. The object is to deter wrongdoing. The remark emphasizes restraint and social protection over encouraging virtue.
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Horace Mann
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