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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
3
After a family tragedy, Aunt Olympia proposes that Helen Adele and Limpy move to Washington to live with Senator Alencon Delaporte Slopshire. She touts the city as education and opportunity, while the sisters weigh the plan and await the Senator's decision.
In a brisk dialogue, Aunt Olympia and the Senator discuss bringing the girls Limpy and Adele to live with them in Washington. The plan triggers tears and excitement, with teasing remarks about winter tennis and skating and a sense of looming farewell to Washington life.
Aunt Olympia reveals a Machiavellian plan to recruit Helen, Adele, and Limpy to aid a Senator in a grim Iowa contest. She depicts campaigns, bribery, and manipulation as the girls debate moving to Washington while facing family loyalty and their own futures.
A booklet offers era themed menu ideas for Lincoln and Washington birthdays with playful treats. It suggests fruit pies for Lincoln and cherry pie a la mode for Washington, plus decorative sweets like Chocolate Fence Rails. Recipes include Apricot Pie, Magic Chocolate Logs, potato chips, and creative sandwich rolls.
Eleanor Howe promotes her booklet Easy Entertaining with clever hostess hints and party menus. It includes tested recipes for various party foods and tips on planning and hosting. To obtain a copy, send 10 cents in coins to Easy Entertaining, care of Eleanor Howe, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
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