Chintz Draperies with Shirred Valance Tutorial
A home sewing note outlines making chintz draperies with a shirred valance for an informal but tailored look. It covers buckram backing, casing strips, and three rows of shirring, plus guidance on hanging on standard double rods. Ends with a plea to readers to request Mrs. Spears sewing book for further decor problems.
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Spears
Desplaines
Chicago
Protein Power For Growth And Health In Children
Eminent nutrition pamphlet explains protein as essential for growth and repair, outlining complete and incomplete proteins, daily requirements, and meal planning. It cites Dr. Eugene McCollum and emphasizes milk, eggs, meat, and cereals as protein sources, with guidance to balance intake for children and adults.
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Mulder
Eugene ¥. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Tropics
WMWC
Houston
What to Eat and Why series continues with Goudiss
The second installment by C Houston Goudiss explains how everyday food choices affect health in children, youth and adults. A noted author and speaker, Goudiss covers practical links from soil to serving and table to tissue, offering homemakers valuable guidance.
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Food Authority
C. Houston Goudiss
Goudiss
Mr. Goudiss
Polishing Ethics Pro and Con for Fine Furniture Care
The article argues for using a reputable light oil furniture polish both at the dealer and home to protect the furniture finish. It warns against shellacs and veneers which dry out wood, leave sticky residues, and form a crust that clouds grain. It urges regular oil polishing to preserve beauty and extend life.
Aisle of Woman's Dreams
Advertisements promise a single aisle of the paper with house hold necessities smart clothing and gifts for bride graduate voyager all in one convenient place. Readers can shop from home and save time and money by keeping abreast of bargains in the paper.
Tips to Gardeners
A garden guide lists early bloom seeds nasturtium Virginia stock zinnia sunflower bachelor’s button alyssum and easy growers nasturtium alyssum California poppy. For low effort color plant petunia and zinnia once established they offer rich color. If rust and wilt limit snapdragons and asters seek rust resistant varieties. Rock garden options include African daisy linaris Jobelia siatier verbena and Virginia stock among annuals columbine English daisy forget me not and Iceland poppy among perennials.
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Rock
No sale salesman quotes Howe on rest and work
A salesman once offered Howe a fountain pen. The Kansas writer quipped that dipping his pen in the bottle is the only respite he gets all day, asking the young man if he wants to work him to death.
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Howe
Atchison, Kansas
Potato Hill
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