The Green Thumb by George Abraham
Garden tips on pruning annuals and perennials to boost next season. Remove old blooms and seed heads on plants like delphinium, petunias, geraniums, marigolds, roses, and rhododendron to encourage new growth. Provide plant food with 24 nitrogen, 2 phosphoric acid, 17 potash. Treat leaf chewing insects and apply stomach poisons when small. Hornets and wasps nests can be controlled. remove nests at night and use appropriate insecticides.
The Family Scrapbook by TR ERNEST G OSBORNE
A nostalgic piece recalling childhood moments and family memories. Vivid vignettes describe parents and children, neighborhood adventures, and simple pleasures from days past. The prose paints family life with affectionate detail and gentle humor.
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Ernest G. Osborne
Drastic Changes Reported In Relative Safety of Leading Cigarettes
A cancer specialist notes shifts in cigarette content with some brands now higher in tar and nicotine. The Digest magazine urges readers to consult The Cigarette Industry Changes Us Mind in July Reader's Digest for context before buying.
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Reader's Digest
Fragmentary reminiscences of youth amid California farms
A garbled passage recalls picnics in undeveloped hot springs near mountains and irrigation days in Southern California. The text hints at childhood memories, distant family routines, and rural life, but readable names and concrete facts are scarce in the fragment.
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Mountatna
California
Early American furniture makes a comeback in modern design
Designers look to Early American and Rocker Revival for warmth and heritage. Lawrence Peabody notes New England influence while Merrie Kirkpatrick cites limitations in traditional methods. Walnut woods and natural finishes dominate, with contemporary pieces echoing rustic charm and functional craft.
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Suett Ay Lawrence Peabody
Moston
Auetiony
New England
Penhony
America
Merrie Kirkpatrick
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ban Franklin
Jas
Chicago
CloThes Quiz Ky 1 Blatt
CloThes Quiz Ky 1 Blatt presents new styles and wardrobe notes from Watstedt, highlighting fresh silhouettes and fabrics. The feature surveys bold color trends and practical outfits for daily wear, signaling a shift toward modern yet wearable designs.
Fashion advice column on improving dresses and color choices
A fashion advice column discusses waistlines, dress silhouettes, and color pairings. It suggests flattering styles for young women, mentions a Singer dress model, and recommends accessories in pale beige or white to balance vivid orange tones. The reader asks about coordinating footwear and color ideas for pale green or orange palettes.
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Joop Bow
Miss Blair
Designs for Living Sally EFPA SHOWN
Designs for Living Sally EFPA SHOWN explains washable synthetic fiber rugs that resemble fur, durable for kitchen and bath use. The article notes machine washable care, quick drying, many shapes sizes and over a dozen colors to match decorating schemes, with a stamped self addressed envelope offering more information.
Shrug Dressy Accessory in Various Sizes and Styles
A vintage advertisement describes AipLength Shrug designs in orange red and other hues with large collars and various sizes 10 through 20. It notes pattern details for first class mailing, fabric yardage, and a fashion feature from Armoricas New York with several references to pattern recipients and a dress style guide.
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Pat-Otama
Hindse
Firshelass
Ty Sue Burnell
Tay Aya
Armoricas
York
N.Y
Naing
Epsie Fashion
Spriog Wnel
SA Cnitains
Smact
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Concentrated Soaping Helps Remove Stains and Spots
A cleanings note describes using concentrated soap to tackle badly soiled spots on clothing. It highlights trouble areas like collars and cuffs and suggests that a soft wash aids stain removal. Laurel in freeform suds alters spot cleaning technique.
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Blaise
Laurel
Togetherness and Disjunction in Marriage Policy
A satirical column argues that excessive Togetherness risks making a husband jumpy and urges a deliberate Disjunction movement to allow spouses separate activities. It cites an outdoor man who dislikes Togetherness, preferring his own pursuits, and notes risks from overbearing sharing and intrusive routines.
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Ken Duvall
Togetherness
Jess
Iitcr
Tissienchion
Jake
Torls
Lie Bultig
Tay
Wade
Stretch Nylon Stockings Go Beyond Comfort and Fit
A new stretch nylon yarn creates stockings in all sizes with wrinkle resistant ankles and snug comfort. The fabric promises a return to a smooth shape after wear, challenging typical shaped heels in knitted stockings.
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