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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
6
An article emphasizes that good table setting and flower arrangements enhance meals. It argues for originality in arranging flowers rather than following old designs, noting Australia’s year round blooms allow abundant decorating options.
Patterns for a smocked frock No. 12 for ages 4 to 12 offered by The United Press Ltd. at 1 shilling plus postage. feature on feminine charm and flower arranging tips using massed blossoms to transform rooms and table settings.
A home use guide promotes HEENZO as a versatile remedy for catarrh throat gargle and internal coughs and colds. It claims a 2 bottle supply saves money and advises ordering HEENZO from a chemist or store for nasal antiseptic gargle and internal use.
An old fashion column muses on the shift from masculine wartime dress to a now increasingly feminine style. It notes dames of style once wore the masculine look, but a full circle return shows women embracing daintiness and refined attire as the era moves away from war and its austere fashion.
Wedding cake boxes complete with card and tin offered for transmission under Commonwealth postal regulations. Priced at 5/6 per dozen post free. Available at the paper office or United Press Ltd 971-3 Hay Street Perth.
A fashion note suggests decorative bows and taffeta accents as key to spring style. Advice includes pink evening looks with a bine tow and waist detailing, black velvet with red taffeta bows, and pale green accents to refresh white gowns. Accessories like shoes and handbags are recommended to complete the look.
The article discusses stocking shades and fashion pairings. It notes approved tones of beige pale brown grey and suntan and silk hose for pale flesh tones with lacquered satin or florals. It warns defects show more in fine stockings and mentions high heels and worn shoes.
New apron pattern from United Needlecraft for a tulip motif apron with pocket applique. Includes transfer pattern 83 year inch size and full stitching requirements. Send postal note or stamps for pattern 1207 with name and address to The United Needlecraft Sydney NSW.
A kitchen note urges housewives to reimagine meals with bold sauces. It suggests reaching for new recipes from forgotten books and hints that a good sauce can elevate ordinary beef, tongue, and potatoes to a meal fit for exploration.
A historic recipe describes preparing sheep tongues with parsley sauce. Tongues simmered then fried, served with a emulsified batter sauce with parsley. Mashed potatoes and a butter-parsley relish accompany the dish, with detailed steps to pare trim soak and finish the meat.
The passage describes a sauce preparation with mushrooms on top and steak with sauce, using ingredients like milk stock onions and cream. It outlines steps to simmer, strain, melt butter, and season with salt and pepper, finishing with optional cream for richness.
A fragmented kitchen note details frying rabbit with tartare sauce. It describes drawing blood with bread crumbs and water, then resting, simmering, and coating in egg and crumbs before frying until golden brown.
Brisbane man reports relief from painful boils after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. He notes improved mood, clear skin, and regained weight as the pills enrich the blood and boost energy, nerve strength, and appetite. A bottle is available at chemists and stores.
A fragment describes serving grilled meat over a clear fire with tartare sauce. The sauce combines mayonnaise with chopped wher kin, capers, chopped parsley, and is seasoned as described.
A collection of simple tested recipes including Teacake and Chocolate Sandwiches. Instructions describe basic ingredients, mixing, shaping, and baking to produce crisp pale cakes and filled sandwiches suitable for serving at gatherings.
A terse recipe fragment lists ingredients such as butter sugar beaten eggs flour milk baking powder cinnamon and salt. The method instructs mixing butter and sugar then adding eggs and dry ingredients alternately with milk and baking in cases for a short time.
A muddled recipe fragment describes lemon cheese gateaux with garbled ingredients and steps. It mentions whisking egg whites, adding sugar, rose essence, and milk, then assembling layers with cheese before baking briefly and serving. The text is inconsistent and hard to follow.
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