Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Woman’s Illustrated February 15 1958 Page 38

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Make the day with Cadburys Milk Tray
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There's nothing better than . . . 
Wendy Fashionfleck
 IT'S THE ORIGINAL FLECK DOUBLE KNITTING!
When you choose to knit with Wendy Fashionfleck you choose wisely. It is the original" fleck" Double Knitting, tried and trusted by thousands of knitters. Fashionfleck has no rival because of its outstanding quality and its sparkling range of fashion colours. Additionally, Wendy Fashionfleck contains 10% pure nylon which gives longer wear, better washing and a lovelier finish to your knitted garments.  
Ask for Wendywear Leaflet No. 8S0 (34"/3,6"/38") 6d. (about 7cents) from wool shops or  8d. (about 9cents) post free.  
CARTER & PARKER LTD . DEPT L . GORDON MILLS . GUISELEY . YORKSHIRE 
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THI WEEK'S DROODLE 
THE MOLEHILL THAT WOULD NOT BECOME A MOUNTAIN 
CONGRATULATIONS to J. A. Jones of Tenby, Pembs., whose Droodle wins our weekly prize of three guineas (about $3.23). Droodles should be sent, together with your name and address, to, .. Droodles," "Woman's Illustrated," The Fleetway House. Farringdon St., London. E.CA. The Editor's decision is final. (click image to enlarge and view)
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The average price of a new home then was $12750 about 2.77 times the yearly average wage of $4600. Which was about 2.14 times the price of a new car $2150. Today?

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