A Bedroom for the Boys
A manual on decorating a boys’ room advises simple, neat, practical setup. It recommends a tall-boy, built in cupboard, box under the window, and two beds with storage for sports gear, hobbies, and books.
Bridgetown Advocate in Bridgetown, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
6
Redesigning a Boys Room With Space For Their Treasures
The text advises placing two beds with blue trimmed fawn covers, one blue shield centerpiece with boys initials, and walls kept clear of clutter. Suggests grouping two fans, prioritizing wall space, simple decor, and ample room for boys to express their own style and freedom in the room.
Fruit Juice Sponge Cake and Preparation Notes
Instructions describe a fruit juice sponge cake and a method using orange juice, lemon juice, or substitutes. It mentions quantities to bake in a tube pan and achieve a light texture with steam, noting to bake until done and that juice can replace portions of citrus liquids.
Fashion's Fancies Informality in Ball Room Styles
An article surveys postwar fashion shifting toward practical yet decorative dress. It notes blouses transforming dark evening skirts, wool and chenille designs, and new sleeve styles. Designers like Erik and Sage Thaarup experiment with snoods. Paris and London influence jewelry and accessories amid blackouts. Pattern No. 6615 details fabric needs and bust measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erik
Sage Thaarup
Paris
Lady's Costume Coat Pattern 6612 in Multiple Sizes
Pattern 6612 offers a tailored Lady's Costume Coat in sizes 32 to 44 inches. Price listed for any size. Suitable in weed, suiting, saltine, marocain, linen and similar fabrics. Material requirements given for different widths and bust measures.
Lady's and Maid's Two-Piece Skirt Pattern No 6607
Pattern No 6607 offers a sun-ray pleated style skirt suitable for woollens silks or linen. Sizes range waist 26 28 and hips 36 40 inches with fabric requirements for 54 and 36 inch widths. Patterns available from the Westralian Pattern Service 350 Swanston Street Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westralian Pattern Service
Swanston Street
Melbourne
My Spirit Hath Rejoiced Marys Joyful Magnificat Reflection
A reflective meditation on Mary the mother of Jesus. The piece regards her humble life, obedience, and the joy expressed in the Magnificat, urging women to draw inspiration from Mary’s virtue and motherhood while considering the spiritual meaning of her story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Custards Make a Change and Dessert Preparation
Instructions for a layered custard pie with bread crumb base fruit topping and a coconut custard bake. Includes peach pie with custard and meringue method, quantities for four servings and steps to prepare in a slow oven.
Almond Custard from Simple Home Recipe
Combine one pint of milk two eggs two dessert spoons almond flavouring to taste. Bake in a very slow oven until firm. Cover top with a thick layer of apricot jam and serve with rich cream. Serve cold with whipped cream on top if preferred. Double the ingredients to make extra quantity.
Stuffed Cabbage Recipe From A Camera Scrap
A pressed recipe outlines stuffing a cabbage with breadcrumbs grated cheese onion and Worcester sauce. The mixture is bound and packed into the cabbage center then steamed and baked with breadcrumbs and cheese until browned for a tastier alternative to plain boiled cabbage.
Underweight Babies and Feeding Challenges
The author, a infant health nurse, argues underweight babies need attention and explains how underfeeding can lead to calm but stunted growth. She contrasts this with overweight infants whose digestive strain is more visible, noting signs emerge later despite contentment.
Supplication for Patience and Strength in Waiting
A devotional prayer asking for endurance and guidance as the speaker faces a difficult, lengthening path. The petitioner seeks divine aid to avoid backsliding, requesting patience, strength, and humble obedience while striving toward closeness with the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bord
Understanding infant feeding balance and weight gain
Overfeeding and underfeeding risk infant health and development. Weekly weight checks and tracking average gains for the first year guide feeding. Signs like infrequent or hard stools inform adjustments, while gradual increases prevent digestive strain. Ensure hydration between feeds and monitor sleep, crying, and wake patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Glamorous Waves and Fashion Talk Echoes In 1930s Style
A column blends beauty tips with fashion notes, urging daily brushing for hair vitality and lemon or vinegar rinses for blondes and dark shades. It mentions elegant accessories and a mid-summer dinner suit by Schiaparelli, with Paris fashion quoters and Marie Sellin featured as style authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiaparelli Istier
Marie Sellin
Inessia
Sarah
Paris
Jane Early
Salad Cream Dressing Recipe Note
Mixed ingredients include diluted vinegar pepper mustard cream and sugar. Combine and simmer slowly until thick then thin with cream before using for sauce or dressing.
Dizzy Spells and Headaches Promoted by Pink Pills
An OCR damaged text promotes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a cure for dizziness headaches and nervous symptoms. It claims pills restore blood, strengthen nerves, improve sleep, and help women with paleness and insomnia, urging purchase from chemists and stores.
Scribbling Child Play Sparks Creative Growth in Nursery
The article advocates creative activities for young children using large sheets of white paper with crayons or paints, water painting on fences, and simple clay or dough play. It stresses safe setups with aprons, newspapers, and supervised use of basic colors to foster motor skills and imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vimgeer
Readers Assistance Asked to Support Advertisers
The newspaper urges readers to order goods from advertisers and mention where they saw the ad. It notes improvements despite rising paper costs and asks public support to improve service.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Development and Learning Themes
The text discusses a child's early life and learning experiences. It mentions discovering things, love of color, and developing communication. It emphasizes gaining confidence, faith, and the power to express ideas to become a useful community member in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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