Life in a All Women Hotel Explores Woman Mysteries
New York report recalls John B Campbell, manager of the Martha Washington hotel, a 47 year old women only house with 600 residents. He jokes women mystify him after 32 years amid daily complaints, gossip, and social traps. He notes women rarely state what they mean and reveals the humor and chaos of hotel life.
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Claire Cox
New York
John B Campbell
Campbell
Martha Washington
Designing Women By Elizabeth Hillyer
A essay arguing against hoarding family silver urging everyday use. It promotes breaking the habit of saving valuables and explains how regular use and care, including washing, polishing infrequency, and protective coatings, preserves shine and patina rather than storing items for company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hillyer
Bendix Demonstration At Smulekoff’s Planned
Miss Mary Ellen Dewine of Bendix will demonstrate the Bendix AUTOMATIC washer with soap injector at Smulekoff's on March 28 29 and 30. Bendix representative Mr Arnold Verlee will assist and answer questions about the new appliance. Ladies attending will receive a large bath towel free.
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Mary Ellen Dewine
Bendix Home Appliances Factory
Smulekoff’s
Bendix
Arnold Verlee
DeWine
First Day of Spring Sparks Household Tales and Birthday Notices
A humorous note on leaky faucets, noisy neighbors, and men versus women opens with a philosophy quote about women staying neater and paying bills. Mrs. O L Hunt, age 70, celebrated with a surprise party hosted by her son Curtis Hunt and daughter-in-law. Guests included George Hunt of Dubuque and Dale Stoneking and his wife from Mt. Vernon.
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O. L. Hunt
Sixth Street
Inlaw
Curtis Hunt
Eighteenth Avenue
George Hunt
Dubuque
Dale Stoneking
Mt. Vernon
Inkle and Finesse Club Meets at Elks
The Inkle and Finesse club gathered Thursday at the Elks club with prize winners announced including Mrs Charles Jansson and Mrs J W Wilson Jr receiving honors.
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Inkle and Finesse Club
Inkle
Elks Club
Charles Jansson
J W. Wilson, Jr
Curry of Lamb from India in Over the Back Fence
A feature on authentic Indian inspired curry dishes by Dorothy Ames Carter highlights a Lamb Curry recipe. It provides two methods using uncooked or left over lamb and lists curry powder components and suggested accompaniments with steps for simmering until tender.
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Naomi Doebel
India
Dorothy Ames Carter
Layered Skillet Dinner with Curried Lamb and Rice
Layered Skillet Dinner uses fat, green pepper, celery, kidney beans, and tomatoes with uncooked noodles on top. Simmer gently for about half an hour and serve over hot cooked rice or on a platter without disturbing the layers.
Complete summer ward robe pattern sale in Cedar Rapids Gazette
Anne Adams offers Pattern 4871 a built up skirt that can be a sundress or jumper with a regular skirt and matching jacket. Sizes range from 12 to 42 with yardage for 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept. Chicago Illinois with name address size and style number.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Dept
N. Clinton St
Chicago
Armor like undergarments sparked fashion debate in New York
In New York fashion notes, new strapless underslips worn with formal gowns use vertical boning to stay up, mirrored by the dresses and bras beneath. A web of horizontal wires creates a coat of mail effect. An aside muses whether armor attire can woo romance while suggesting a hot one egg cake with sauce as a dessert option.
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New York
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