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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
6
Ertta Haley surveys summer fashion diversity with fabrics from cottons to silks, prints and plaids, notes on necklines from shawl collars to deep slashed necklines, and trends toward feminine silhouettes. Sundresses feature removable ties and boned bodices, while full skirts remain popular and lightweight fabrics dominate outfits.
Kathleen Norris counsels Eva, a Syracuse woman, on finances before marriage to Barry. Norris warns against rigid prenup style plans and argues marriage thrives on trust, not strict budgets, noting the need for affection and shared responsibility over formal allocations.
Garden advice on choosing grasses, seed mixtures, and lawn care. It covers soil prep, fertilizing, weed control with 2 4 D sprays, mowing height, clippings, rolling, and general maintenance for a healthy lawn. Kentucky Blue Grass suitability, alternatives for shade, and emphasis on balanced fertilization.
Fashion note advises choosing a handbag to suit or contrast with footwear. Polished leathers dominate tailored bags, with thinner smooth leathers and suede finishes rising in popularity, especially light gray suede. Patents remain in demand for spring and summer, notably with glistening patent shoes.
Air Materiel Chief Gen McNarney predicts a 12,000 lb guided bomb will be ready for operational use within a year. He notes further advances toward supersonic aircraft, radar guided missiles, and long range guided weapons though pinpoint accuracy remains elusive.
Safe methods for dropping dough onto sheets and stamping with a damp cup bottom. Tips cover preventing boilovers when cooking pasta, pinning seams in rayon fabrics, cleaning scratches with alcohol, and improving garment fit. Also notes on waxed paper under centerpieces, removing linoleum stains, peeling oranges, peroxide stain removal, and freshening pile upholstery with steaming towels and brushing.
A vintage snippet presents a humorous Q A on preserving youth. The advice suggests focusing on loyalty and avoiding distractions by not introducing a future partner to other girls. The tone mirrors lighthearted guidance found in old newspaper panels.
A woodworking pattern promises a safe portable tool box solution for any collection. The chest opens to 36 inches by 60 inches and when closed is 36 by 30 inches, with interior fittings for doors and shelves. Pattern No. Ti n East-Sild Pattern Company offers this design by mail for 25 cents.
The first person to call a cow bossy may have had humor or Latin knowledge or a mix of both. The term could also have evolved like Topsy, from bos the Latin for ox, through Teutonic forms bos, bosse, or busse meaning barn or stall.
An inmate at an asylum asks for the time. A cloistered brother uses tools to measure and proclaims four o clock. The old lady asks what if it rains and shadows cannot be measured. He jokes he would check his watch.
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