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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
11
Fashion editor Claude Hall notes new season models aimed at youthful wearers feature girlish simple lines, easy reproduction by amateurs, and designs that help mold figures as they mature. Knitted silks offer a slenderizing asset for stout figures, while sleeves receive detailed attention. Skirt variations include straight, flowing, and tucked-under lines.
A feature on playful practical swimwear and teen fashions notes a pithy surf suit with bloomers and a joined waist, plus options in serge and wool jersey. It details skirt varieties, embroidery touches, foulard draped models, and the rise of knit fabrics to slim and flatter youthful silhouettes.
A garbled sewing note describes cutting three pattern sections and arranging a sash with self material at the waist. It mentions folding along the length and tying a knot, but the text is fragmentary and unclear about full construction details.
The recipe outlines preparing squash pie with steamed squash, salt, pepper, butter, cocoa, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, vanilla optional, and eggs. Whip whites stiffly and fold into yolk mixture, bake in a single crust in a moderate oven.
Instructional piece on creating a centerpiece that conveys hospitality through embroidery. Discusses design choices, color, materials, basting, Roman cut work, edge finishing, and stitching techniques. Includes guidance on fabric, enamel cloth foundation, and decorative borders. Mentions variations in stitches and finish for an ornate yet simple look.
Cold boiled potatoes are diced and salted. Milk is heated to boil with butter rolled in flour and a spoon of chopped warsley. The mix thickens with the potatoes and simmers until hot. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve hot.
The recipe outlines making sausage pastries by mixing flour salt baking powder and lard with milk to a soft dough, wrapping small smoked sausages in squares, brushing with mustard, then baking. It also gives a method for mutton chops with bacon: season chops, broil, stack on a hot dish, then top with six thin bacon slices and finish.
A catalog style notice listing multiple Pictorial Review patterns with numbers, sizes, and prices. Items include Blouse skirts dresses and bathing suit patterns with specified bust or waist measurements and prices, plus Embroidery transfers. Sold by agents.
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