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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
9
A Kansan writer describes a family farm in Hope Kansas with a red barn a white two story house a hen house and a shed era furnishings and a garden. The piece highlights stubborn farming neighbors a green roof an electrified homestead and a gravel road bringing nearby town access.
Mr. and Mrs. David Passon of 638 New Hampshire street mark fifty years of marriage with a September 4 reception at the Masonic Temple from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple wed in 1889 at the I O C F hall.
A fashion column warns that new bustle silhouettes and corset waists flatter certain figures but not all. It advises choosing garments that are utterly becoming, with skirt lengths from 15 to 17 inches and alterations favored over weight loss claims. It urges studying each silhouette before buying and resisting trends.
A vintage etiquette Q and A gives guidance on polite refusals and proper greetings at dances. It covers responses to thanks, declining a dance, changing partners, and asking to supper with a partner. The suggested conduct favors courteous, nonconfrontational replies and firm boundaries.
Cream butter and sugar then beat in tart applesauce. Sift flour salt spices with baking soda and fold into applesauce mixture. Toss raisins and walnuts in flour, then fold in. Bake in a buttered paper lined small loaf tin in a slow oven for about an hour.
A new rubber sponge on a wooden handle removes animal hairs from warped materials and upholstery. It also freshens soft leathers like antelope and suede and can be washed with ordinary soap and water.
A lengthy local column details church reunions at Lone Star and a large Wiggins family gathering at Ottawa park. It lists numerous visits, social events, birthdays, 4-H activities, and travel between Salina Lawrence Topeka and nearby towns, with multiple households hosting and attending dinners and parties.
The draft recipe story promotes Popcorn Balls and a Brazil Nut Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting for Labor Day gatherings. It includes ingredients and steps for both desserts, urging pops of flavor for picnics and friendly visits, and notes a gala cake as part of American hospitality.
Four large baking apples core and fill with banana pieces. Sprinkle with sugar, dot with butter, and pour lemon juice orange juice and water. Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 325 degrees F, basting often. Serve hot or cold.
The article suggests that glass curtains, though sheer and fragile, gain life by sewing hems of equal width on both ends and finishing both sides alike. This allows turning during laundering to evenly distribute sun rotting effects on the fabric.
Portable roasters offer complete hot meals for picnics. Compact electric masters cook an entire menu including roast vegetables and dessert in one unit. Insulated roasters retain heat, suited for outdoor use and hot weather kitchenette meals.
The piece argues mending before washing preserves children's clothing. It notes laundering is rough on fabrics and suggests repairs early to avoid bigger tears from vigorous rubbing. The advice targets thrifty households and emphasizes practicality over post wash fixes.
Mrs J R Johnson hosts Tuesday evening guests while Mr and Mrs T D Funk of Lawrence call on Mr and Mrs H T Melton Sunday. Mrs George Lutz and Eu land visit Rudolf Dietz family. Hite and Mable Alice Hite of Iowa visit L A Whittaker and Halbert of Lawrence.
De Soto residents report extended visits and travel plans. Kate Penner returns home after visit with son F. H. Penner and Mrs. Penner of Lawrence. Russell Chambers plans work in Kansas after visiting grandparents in Decorah. Teachers from town head to Olathe for the Teachers Institute. Local clubs and families host gatherings and trips to Louisburg and Kansas City.
Monday issue reports A Kobler and son Robert Henry returning from Minnesota visits with Henry Kobler of Olivia. Many guests visited Lawrence and Topeka areas.Miss Lucile Gaynor new Caney high school teacher after Mexico trip. Several Timmerman family moves and weekend visits noted along with Osborn family gatherings and relatives from Missouri Indiana Kansas.
Improperly sized draperies create a cluttered look. Line curtains shrink differently from lining, so dry cleaning is advised to prevent crooked fits and unnecessary wash shrinkage.
Modern decorators rely on wall-to-wall floor coverings more frequently. A safe rule suggests allowing about twelve inches beyond the rug in an average room, with more margin for larger spaces and less for smaller rooms.
Experts warn that six to ten years without birds would collapse the earth’s animate nature as insects surge to ruinous levels, smothering and devouring other life. The warning underscores birds’ pivotal role in ecosystems and food chains.
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