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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
11
The article outlines a nutrition plan for teenage girls highlighting energy needs and protective foods high in minerals and vitamins. It emphasizes generous portions for growth and activity, a well-fed appearance as proof of adequacy, and recognizes anemia indicators as signs of dietary gaps.
The article lists breakfast lunch and dinner menus rich in iron and minerals for adolescent girls, noting beef liver oats dried apricots and spinach among top iron sources. It advises calcium phosphorus and vitamin B intake and links routine lamp care to energy savings and lighting efficiency.
The text notes lemon juice prevents sliced bananas from browning and mentions orange or grapefruit juice as alternatives. It also states Congress appropriated 35 000 dollars for the 1941 immigration effort, seven thousand less than 1937, and that one ounce of radium comes from fourteen thousand tons of ore.
Stephen Redfield visits Philip Veritzen in a crowded hotel suite and agrees to breakfast in the narrator’s apartment. The scene unfolds with tense courtesy as the older Veritzen presses for memory of a question while the narrator exerts control and commands breakfast.
In Madge Graham's suite exiled Queen Olga of Transvania and Princess Olina plan a covert encounter with Steve Redfield to lure Madge's niece Mary Veritzen and uncover Redfield's espionage links. The plot centers on hidden motives, hostage threats, and a breakfast scene that hints at developing tensions.
Housewives must trim daily kitchen work to free time for Red Cross and defense tasks. Plan meals to cook for two days in one day, saving time as shown with a two day dinner plan and a pot roast braised in sour cream. The shopping list covers a family of five for two days, and the recipe includes timing and gravy tips.
Mothers involved in Red Cross and Civilian Defense should plan quick well balanced luncheons using vegetables eggs cottage cheese peanut butter and soups. Quick frozen carrots and peas with poached eggs provide a balanced meal under ten minutes with whole wheat bread milk and butter for flavor.
The planetary situation suggests personal choice and performance shape the day. Industry and loyalty win support from employers and elders, with practical programs and attention to details driving progress. Those with birthdays may see security and fortune rely on individual effort and support from others.
Do not discard rinds of grapefruit oranges or lemons. Grate the rinds first, put in a tightly covered glass jar and store in the refrigerator. Makes excellent flavoring for cakes frostings and such.
Wartime cooking tips offer meat stretching ideas using veal, pork chops, frank beef steak, and stuffing scraps. Instructions cover veal birds, turkey-style dressings, tied chops, and roasting in a roaster with butter and water. Also notes Faithful Few Club meeting postponed to Feb 5 at Mrs. Robert Sheldon home.
The article advises careful laundering when linen supplies are scarce. It stresses rinsing gently, avoiding heavy rubbing or harsh soaps, mending tears before washing, and alternating folding methods to prevent wear. Press folds lightly to avoid sharp creases and fabric weakening.
A domestic tips paragraph urges homeowners to refresh old house dresses by refitting with new sleeves adding belts pockets or appliqué using contrasting colors. It suggests checking scrap fabric for contrast material and notes the makeover is quick and refreshing.
Wipe potted window plants with a soft cloth dipped in glycerine to keep leaves lustrous. This method is also said to prevent drying out under strong sun.
An advertisement touts a do it yourself cough syrup with Pinex mixed into a sugar and water syrup claiming quick relief, non spoilage, and large yield for money. It promises three actions easing coughing and bronchial irritation and offers money back if not satisfied.
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