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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
6
A compilation of trivia prompts including whether an octopus has eight arms or legs and questions about the base paths of baseball, native demonyms for Paris Venice and Naples, dirt in a three by three by three hole, the Boxer Rebellion location and era, and which weighs more an ounce of gold or an ounce of feathers.
The passage explains octopus derives from a Greek term meaning eight legs. It notes eight tentacles, arms as common name, and references conversion details. It also mentions a 90 foot square base, Parisian Venetian Neapolitan variants, a claim that dirt has been removed, a 1900 Boxer-led anti foreign demonstration in China, and that gold is weighed in Troy weight while feathers use avoirdupois, making an ounce of gold about ten percent heavier.
A fashion feature extols a new era of elegance for fall and winter, emphasizing fabric quality and fur accents. It showcases detachable fur plastrons, fur hats with matching muffs, and beaver-dyed coney jackets with plaid linings. The piece notes revived fur stoles and versatile wear with coats and dresses during the football season.
A simple black foundation frock dominates fall fashion with a minimalist cut. The chiffon-weight black jersey dress features a Balenciaga neckline and a chalk white necklace on gold, pairing with a ribbon-trim hat. Ribbons are highly fashionable this season.
Molyneaux's new evening dress collection favors lace in varied silhouettes from pencil slim to full. Lace pairs with velvet satin or wool or stands alone in stark simplicity. One gown features a black lace bodice with pink ribbon straps and a satin skirt with lace godets. A violet lace over violet wool coat and dress ensemble reimagines the usual heavy coat over light dress.
New tone-on-tone styling appears set to define the season with outfits built from several shades of a single color. The grape and blackberry palette proves especially striking, while browns deepen for jackets and brighten for skirts and ties. Greens and wines also suit the trend.
A bright red bird perched on a black felt hat spells style in capitals while a huge red velvet bow decorates a black draped turban. The season's accents include a red suede belt and a red suede blouse paired with a knitted black suit for a bold, stylish look.
Seven mothers host a living room sewing circle while their children play. A fire destroys a home and prompts gifts of clothing. Children critique parental methods, praising fairness, then share ice cream and cookies. Mothers reflect on gentler guidance and patience.
A housewife friendly feature offers practical breakfast ideas to tempt reluctant eaters. Recipes include Blueberry Muffins Bacon with apples Hominy Grits with Baked Eggs French Toast with Pineapple and Bacon Buckwheat Cakes Birmingham Eggs Quick Butterscotch Rolls and more. Also notes an upcoming column by Eleanor Howe on speedy menu plans.
Concrete floors wear in spots leaving white powdery dust. Apply concrete hardening compound to prevent spots. If a spot occurs, cut out the bad concrete and replace it. Many good concrete paints protect surfaces and extend wear.
A soap manufacturing company reports a new use for soap in cake making. A soapless soap made from milk is also to be tried in Germany, signaling alternative cooking additives under evaluation.
A homemaker's reference book provides advice on mending net curtains arranging cut flowers and washing feather pillows with quick kitchen and fabric tests. To obtain a copy readers are asked to send 10 cents to Household Hints care of Eleanor Howe 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois.
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