1954 Workbasket Magazines

I have five Workbasket Magazines from 1954. Way back in July 2019, I made some leaf mats out of the July 1954 issue. I still have these and use them under random objects. The large one sits under a plant.

​August 1954 had five crochet patterns, two knitting patterns, one tatting pattern, and some interesting advertisements. The two below are for insects.

Sanitrol is New! Sanitary! and has "no objectionable handling". The insect cones burn like incense and release a vapor that destroys all insects; moths, flies, ants, mosquitoes, gnats, and roaches. I'm sure it's totally safe though.

My September issue is missing pages, but there was this interesting way to make some extra cash. A reader writes in about how she makes wreaths for cemeteries with weeds by gathering seed pods, foliage, and cones from weeds and wild flowers, dries them, and then fastens them to wreath frames. Here's where I thought, "I bet the cemetery caretaker loves the extra seeds from the weeds," but don't worry, she sprays them with enamel and sells them to flower shops. Her favorite weeds to use are peppergrass and teasel.

For next week, I'll be making a rose necklace out of the October 1954 issue. The October issue has six crochet patterns, one knitting pattern, and one tatting pattern. There was also a full-page ad for Spencer Gifts in this issue that had a burro for sale.

"You'll be the talk of the town! Everyone will want to pet your Burro." I wondered how this would arrive, and the ad spelled that out. "Burro will arrive about 5 weeks from the time we receive your order. Comes uncrated, with food and water for the journey, by Railway Express, collect." And don't worry, the Mexican and US duties are paid, but you definitely can't exchange them. 
There was, sadly, no pattern for crocheting a burro to go with it.