Lid coating to protect mus tard jars from rusting
A brief tip explains lining the interior of jars used for mustard or horseradish with a thin protective coating to prevent rusting of the lids. The suggestion emphasizes preserving seal integrity and extending jar life.
Vitamin C in field tomatoes higher than greenhouse
Nutritionists of the U.S. Department of Agriculture say field-grown tomatoes in summer contain about twice as much vitamin C as winter and fall greenhouse varieties. The finding highlights seasonal differences in nutrient content for fresh produce.
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U. S Department For Agriculture
Inventor Introduces Fail-Safe Necklace Clasps
A jewelry designer unveils a double catch made of palladium or platinum that cannot be pulled apart, preventing accidental loss of pearls. The design also allows quick transfer by disconnecting from one necklace and attaching to another in seconds.
Fashion front slim girls fare best in blouses and skirts
The article explains that slender figures wear blouses and skirts well, while fuller figures may look chopped if midriff thickness disrupts the horizontal join. It advises choosing matching colors to blend the garments and create a continuous line for a shapelier silhouette.
Day Long Shirtwaists for the Summer Wardrobe
A fashion piece extols shirtwaist dresses as versatile summer wear. It highlights a violet chambray version with dolman sleeves and white details, notes the dress’s travel-friendly practicality, and emphasizes neutral colors, wrinkle resistance, and adaptable accessories for year-round city life.
Summer Lampshade Covers From Simple Fabrics
Simple project to craft summer lampshade covers from solid color or printed fabrics or plastic. Cut material with seam allowances and hems, thread elastic through hems, finish edges with cotton or plastic ruffles, then place over shade for easy laundering and removal.
Home Name Plate Craft From Pressed Wood and Twine
A simple home name plate can be made from pressed wood panel and twisted twine. Spell the surname with the twine, secure it in letter shapes with stanies, weatherproof the panel, and color the twine by dipping it in contrasting paint before mounting. Coat with shellac for protection.
Motifs Pattern Request from Needlecraft Dept
An OCR fragment invites transfers of 30 motifs for children in sizes 1x2 to 4x6 inches. Send 25 cents per pattern to Press-Telegram Needlecraft Dept, P.O. Box 5740, Chicago, with name and address and zone. Also request Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book for 20 cents. Allow two weeks for mailing.
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Craft Dept. P. O
Chicago
Laura Wheeler
Tea Plays Starring Role Both in and Out of Doors
Iced tea fits casual settings from peach-tree mornings to picnics and evening gatherings. Brew four cups boiling water over four teaspoons tea for six minutes, strain over ice, serve in glassware, or refrigerate for day service. cloudiness clears with a splash of boiling water.
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Tea
Spiced Tea Punch and Iced Tea Mint Garnish
Prepare spiced tea punch by steeping four tablespoons black tea, two tablespoons cloves, one teaspoon allspice in five cups boiling water for five minutes. Strain, add orange juice cranberry juice and syrup, then stir in remaining hot water. For iced tea mint garnish brew tea as usual, add mint and chill, then mint sprigs for garnish.
Eight-Week Self-Improvement Marathon Winners
Readers share results from an eight week self-improvement program led by Josephine Loveman. A participant notes weight loss from 150 to 135 pounds with measurements improving from bust 38 to 36 inches and waist from 28 to 28 inches, hips from 40 to 36 inches, and thighs from 24 to 21 inches. She asks how to maintain weight while continuing exercise and reducing waist further, while diet adjustments are advised.
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Josephine Loveman
Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book Order Notice
Pattern 4607 comes in sizes 12 14 16 18 20. Size 16 uses 4% yards 35 inch fabric and % yard contrast. Send 30 cents in coins for the pattern to Anne Adams care of Ereas Telegraf Pattern Dept P O Box 6710 Chicago 80. Print plainly OU TAME address size style number. For the Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book send 20 cents to the same address. Allow two weeks for mailing.
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Anne Adams
Ereas‘Telegraf
Pattern Dept
Chicago
Tame
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