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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
10
A guide encourages budget conscious women to expand wardrobes by crafting accessories at home. It outlines simple projects like cape jackets from a dress, scalloped cuffs, refreshed hats, and remodeling tactics such as sleeveless blouses, new collars, cuffs, boleros, and glove renovations to extend wear and originality.
In a Readers Courtroom item a travelling circus faced liability when a parade elephant cracked a wooden bridge, plunging to the road and dying. The judge held the town responsible for safe use of a public bridge. The column notes further cases including a church bell nuisance, a pedestrian killed by a speeding car and a police officer injured when a driver stopped abruptly on a running board.
A husband from Trenton laments his wife Rhoda's casual home routine. Kathleen Norris counsels that Rhoda's steadfast dedication—caring for six children, tending an ailing mother, teaching, and improvising meals—constitutes a high, generous form of housekeeping. She urges the husband to value Rhoda's deeper virtues over ritual order.
In Pittsburgh area experiments, two local basketball teams used portable oxygen dispensers to fight fatigue. Homestead High defeated Altoona 60 to 44 after an early 27 to 19 halftime lead. A spectator injured on waxed floors revived quickly with oxygen. The wartime note recalls oxygen’s claimed hangover cures among airmen.
A rowdy inquiry features a mayor and police chiefs humorously dodging questions on bookies and poolrooms. The mayor cites racing deadlines, the police chief jokes about hard work hindering bets, and an honest cop quips about chiropodists guiding raids. The court records end with a probations gag about a bookie and racing tips.
Shadda Haddim may have to be retired to the farm after collapsing under the pressure of attempting both the New York galloper and trotter races in a single day. The piece blends gossip and humorous asides on stage and screen figures, with quips about cinema and public life.
Beautifully tailored frock in the shirtwaist style offers versatility with toned pockets and brief cool sleeves. Pattern No. 1962 fits junior sizes 14 through 16, with fabric yardage listed as 38 neh and other size details.
A supper dish is described as an attractive centerpiece for fruits and suitable for salad uses. It advises using a toweling to drain bacon, wipe salad greens dry, and placing it under cake and cookie racks to protect counters and tabletops from crumbs.
A simple glove hack shows you can put a ring on a finger without removing the ring finger. Rip the seam on one side of that finger to widen the opening and slide the ring over easily.
Deep fat frying tips advise letting hot fat cool before straining. Use cheesecloth in a sieve to filter the fat into a tightly covered container for safer handling and storage.
A roll of paper towels in your kitchen serves many practical uses. They absorb spills quickly, clean surfaces with minimal streaks, and provide a disposable option for messy tasks. Keep a roll handy for cooking spills, grease blotting, and quick cleanup after meals.
A quiz shows the four Hs denote head heart hands and health. Cord dimensions are 48 feet long four feet high and four feet wide. The first woman in Congress is Jeanette Rankin of Montana elected in 1916. Eight states starting with M are Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri and Montana. The U.S. entry date into World War I is April 6 1917. A fichu is a scarf worn around the shoulders tied at the breast.
Mushrooms lose texture if heated slowly. they shrivel and toughen when cooked over a low flame for too long. Quick, gentle heat preserves moisture and tenderness.
A round server proves practical for balancing foods like fish cakes fried eggs and waffles that are hard to manage with a regular tablespoon. It handles delicate items with steadiness and improves portion control in busy kitchens.
A quirky note suggests using a sugar bowl as a cigarette container on some occasions and as a flower holder on others. The idea blends everyday kitchenware with decorative uses, reflecting clever mixed purpose styling.
A simple recipe suggests slicing donuts crosswise, toasting the cut sides, then pouring hot maple syrup over the warm donuts. For a heartier plate, serve with bacon or sausages.
A family meal scene features a five year old exclaiming roast beef while recalling his father’s plan to bring home a big fish for dinner. The mother humorously links the remark to aging and a bus conductor’s lack of assistance.
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