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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
2
The Record announces a new dedicated Home Page for wives and homemakers. It invites readers to share recipes tips and open letters addressed to women readers, promising cooking ideas and household advice to brighten family life.
The article reprints Frances Lee Barton’s My Favorite Recipes featuring a no grease butterless macaroons method by Mrs John Miller. Batter drops on ungreased paper are baked on heavy sheet metal, yielding “Fine macaroons.” Other substitutions tailor the dessert to taste, offering a fresh summer option.
A recipe for Coconut Almond Macaroons by Frances Lee Barton. Mix sugars flour and almond meal, beat egg whites, fold in vanilla and coconut, drop on greased paper, and bake slowly until light brown. Barton is heard Thursdays at 11:00 on WEAF.
A local poem by Mrs. J. Roswell Flower about a small compass guiding life changes. The author uses the magnet as a metaphor for inner certainty, patience, and divine direction through uncertain moments. The piece introduces Flower’s collected verse featured on this page.
Local merchants promote fall needs and gifts. PFAUTZ BROS offers clothing at fractions of a dollar. WERTSCIVS promises repair and film services. SPACTIT'S advertises new upholstery and trade-ins. HARTEY'S Orange Marmalade sells for 35 cents a jar. HARRIS' offers shoes and slippers. THE LITITZ BOOK STORE highlights children's books and collections.
A simple foot bath regimen uses a quarter cup of Epsom salts in two gallons of hot water. Soak feet for two minutes then rinse in cold water for one minute. Repeat twice more, finishing with cold water. Three or four baths keep feet stepping lively.
A gardener outlines rose planting steps including keeping roots wet, mixing manure into soil, layering soil, firming all around, and trimming branches for spring or autumn planting. The text also cautions against excessive handling of hamburg steak to prevent toughness and instructs pressing meat and cutting into allces for patties after seasoning.
The Ylome Makers' Question Box answers yes meat should be included as a protein and mineral source. Meat provides iron copper and phosphorus as well as vitamin A and supports growth in children whose bodies are developing, with protein aiding tissue repair and new tissue formation.
Pennsylvania housewives should buy peaches early for canning as northern and western counties report very light crops this season. A late arrival of peaches from the states north of us will limit fresh supplies, making local peaches the main option for winter canning.
Parasols and sunshades worn by mothers return with a nod to Chantilly racewear. Taffeta and large fabrics appear in outfits. Jackets vary in length and fluff with bolero inspired styles noted.
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