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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
6
A brief note describes tartlet fillings using chopped tinned or stewed fruit or jam, topped with sweetened whipped cream and meringue. It mentions a simple alternative of whisking the white of an egg to begin the meringue.
Fashion still favors crocheted accessories with wool in spring colours. Describes a versatile crown hat pattern with detailed instructions and illustrations. To obtain Pattern 10% send a postal note or stamps for 1/1 plus name and address to The Unite Needlecrafts, P.O. Box 4190X, Sydney, NSW.
An offer advertises wedding cake boxes complete with card and tin for mailing under Commonwealth postal rules. Priced at 5 shillings 6 pence per dozen post free, available at the newspaper office or United Press Ltd, 971-3 Hay Street, Perth.
Instructions describe baking meringue topped cheesecakes with two fillings. Apple filling uses apples, butter, sugar, lemon rind and juice, spongecake crumbs. almond filling blends ground almonds, sugar, egg yolk, melted butter and almond essence. Pastry cases rolled thin, cut rounds, edges moistened, three layers formed, edges crimped, centers hollowed for filling, baked about fifteen minutes.
A historical kitchen note describes custard filling using cornflour milk brown sugar and egg yolk, flavored with vanilla then cooled to fill cases. It also outlines a lemon cream filling with sugar lemon rind eggs gelatine lemon juice and whipped cream folded in before setting in patty cases.
A beauty culturist argues that soap and water, discovered long ago, can outshine costly preparations. The piece urges using lukewarm water to wet the skin, lather with soap, rinse first with warm then cold water, and finish with a gentle towel massage to energize worn facial tissues.
A fragment discusses hospitality and the old rule of treating others as you would like to be treated. It reflects on the emotions after guests depart and the effort a hostess makes to prepare for visitors, including arranging plans by phone or in person. The text shows a domestic, sympathetic tone about hosting.
Victorian era craft note details embroidery of linen tea cloths. It lists materials for two projects including colors, stitches, and transfer sources from Woman's World. Also describes finishing touches and mat sizes with instructions for satin and button stitches.
Organdie or Imen in pale salmon pink makes this dressing table set with cut-work daisies. The flower motifs priced at 43 shillings, available from the Home Service Department of Woman's World, 374 Little Collins Street Melbourne View.
A dated guide extols a home remedy using soap and water for facial care and cautions on dust exposure. It promotes cream application, makeup practices, and natural skincare, then pivots to a nasal antiseptic remedy with HEENZO. It offers social etiquette tips for hosting and visiting, stressing courtesy and thoughtful gifts, with scattered advice on managing guests and diets.
A testimonial from Miss J D Wardang Island South Australia praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for curing anaemia headaches tiredness and facial blemishes. The advertisement claims a natural rosy complexion and renewed energy after a few bottles and urges readers to buy at chemists and stores.
Li offers help but refuses to act as a cushion and breakfast maker. The voice insists on punctual departures, critiques lingering visitors, and emphasizes consideration for the hostesses who endure short visits and long days. A conditional admonition urges courtesy and selfless hospitality.
The notice lists sewing patterns and fabric requirements including Redingote style AL and style I underdress, with material widths and yardage for 34 inch and 40 inch fabrics. It notes style names, sizes, and postage costs, and directs readers to obtain from The United Press Ltd 971 Hay Street Perth.
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