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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1943
Page
17
The Troy Record outlines how shoe rationing affects fit and planning for schoolchildren this fall. It explains pooling rations or seeking a special stamp from the ration board for needed footwear, and advises consulting trusted shoe dealers for proper fit and repairs to extend wear.
Massachusetts has enacted school foot health exams for all students including high schoolers. The law requires at least annual foot examinations to detect defects affecting health and efficiency and to maintain records. Properly fitting shoes are urged to prevent posture and growth-related issues.
War time sewing revival spreads from high school to mothers as women reclaim home skills to conserve textiles. The piece urges thrift and personal flair with garments you can make yourself, aligning with a national push to limit waste while boosting morale and wartime production.
Wartime sewing guidance highlights pattern makers helping mothers and schoolgirls. Patterns simplify economy of fabrics, adapt hand-me-downs into new costumes, and encourage family sewing with machines out of hiding as women transform last year garments into fresh outfits for grade schoolers.
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