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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
6
Two dress patterns showcase slim silhouettes and youthful frocks with detailed sew charts. Bolero Frock for Little Girl features a flaring skirt puffed sleeves a bolero and round collar trimmings with ricrac or Irish edging. Large Women dress emphasizes soft shoulder fullness long slim skirt in georgette chiffon or voile.
Security is assured and comfort may come to the family that owns and wisely operates a small farm. A Five Acres by M. G. Rains promotes self sufficiency, extra income, and steady food supply. The book, 369 pages, is in third printing and ships postpaid for $2.50 from Brandt Aymar, Dept. 16H, 400 Madison Avenue, New York City.
A concise reflection on friendship. choosing a prudent, quiet ally over a zealous one, credited to Joseph Addison.
A postal offer from C Houston Gondiss for a free chart listing principal acid ash and alkaline ash foods to balance a diet. The address provided is 6 Mast 39th St New York City.
An order notice explains 38 requires 4 percent yards of 39 inch material with short sleeves and 4 percent yards with long sleeves. Send orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1020 211 W Wacker Dr Chicago IN. Patterns priced 15 cents each in coins. Bel Syndicate WNU Service.
Ruth Wyeth Spears explains window sizing tricks using extensions at the top or sides to alter perceived height or width. She notes tie backs and draperies, mentions lining options, and advertises her book Sewing for the Home Decorator with directions for various curtains and home decor items. Readers can obtain a copy by sending 25 cents to Mrs. Spears in Chicago.
An article arguing that fears of acidosis are overstated and that meals should balance acid and base forming foods. It explains acid and alkaline ash from foods, lists base forming groups like milk fruits vegetables and notes misperceptions from taste. Advises homemakers to include ample base forming foods for overall health.
C Houston Goudiss offers readers access to his Experimental Kitchen Laboratory in New York City. He will answer questions on foods diet nutrition health and personal hygiene. Postcard inquiries welcomed. Address 6 East 39th Street New York City.
The article warns against excessive focus on alkaline dieting and urges balanced meals. It promotes a chart listing alkaline versus acid foods for homemakers to plan meals, while cautioning against alarmist views on acidosis and urging enjoyment of life.
Mrs R McK says ideal weight for adults is the thirty year old norm and warns to cut intake if weight rises. Miss M V supports moderate fried foods, noting proper cooking keeps diet palatable. Houston Goudiss column 1938-10.
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