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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
2
Florence Ellen discusses flared skirts with belts and lace gowns, fashion notes on stripes and colors, and the appeal of lace frocks. The piece shifts to skin cleansing methods using steam, cautions on not steaming too often, and preserving pore health with mild toners and clean makeup.
The Weckline notes that women will favor heavier neckline jewelry over gowns, with adornments clinging to necklines and sleeves. Adriane of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer forecasts glamour but warns shouldering the weight might affect posture and style.
Practical household hints cover line drying, carpet care, oiling furniture, brass ring cleaning with tea, whitening linens with cream of tartar, removing grease with bran and eucalyptus, stain removal with cold water, pencil marks on paint, and cleaning silver teapots with washing soda solution. The tone mirrors a period domestic advice column.
A recipe for lamb dice with gelatine stock and mint, plus a tomato aspic using sheep tongues. Includes soaking gelatine, boiling stock, chopping mint and celery, and serving with lettuce.
Housewives face cockroaches moths silverfish and other unwelcome insects. A simple method recommends a good hand spray and insect spray like Fly-Tox used room by room with thorough initial treatment and periodic follow ups, especially in hot weather, to eliminate pests.
A fragmented collection of recipes for spiced roast lamb, chicken mousse, peach sherbet, plum delight, chocolate mousse, and an ice cream trifle. Includes instructions for browning, simmering, chilling, and assembly with ingredients like lamb, cloves, allspice, vinegar, celery seed, gelatine, peaches, plums, chocolate, cream, and fruit garnishes.
Doris Gata ker offers piano theory harmony and Volta classes beginning February 8 at Girls Hostel Charleville. Private lessons in all dancing types including tap available.
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