Household Craft Q&A from a Past Newspaper
A reader asks about creating a substitute cedar closet and maintaining cedar scent with cedar oil, testing mushroom health with a silver spoon, substitutes for vinegar in dressings, and preserving straw matting with colorless varnish. It also notes crocheted projects for gifts and a pattern offer from Wilson Needlecraft for Toronto.
Modern Etiquette Rules From A Historic Card
A fragment outlines etiquette tips: after using a knife place it across the plate edge. the man leads exiting a taxi or streetcar. host pays for caddies and refreshments. coffee spoon stays in the cup. greeting a caller with proper salutation. hostess duty is to ensure guests are entertained and enjoying themselves.
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Mrs. Jones
Mary Smith
Two German U Boats Still Missing After Surrender
Two German submarines remain unaccounted after the surrender of U-977 off the Argentine coast on August 17. An admiralty spokesman said the two missing U-boats are believed sunk.
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Admiralty
A tale of Meridel and Roger amid winter vows
In a Philibert household Meridel contemplates love as Roger Fabre, long absent in England, writes from afar. Madame warns that memory bears a heavy burden while urging a patient, faith-filled union. New Year’s feasts fade into cold months as their bond faces time and distance.
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Philibert
Roger
Meridel
Rudolph
Madame
England
Air Force
Goodby
Canada
Heaven
Trousseau
Dill and Gherkin Pickles and Home Sewing Pattern
The article provides pickle recipes including Dill Pickles Gherkins and Curry Slices with detailed steps and yields. It also advertises a sewing pattern 4858 for a frock with button front in multiple sizes and fabric requirements, asking readers to send 20 cents to Room 421 Toronto.
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Adelaide St. West
Toronto
Resettlement Advice Offices planned for British towns
Advice-Free plan aims to open nearly 400 Resettlement Advice Offices across Britain to aid ex service personnel returning to civilian life with practical information and support for domestic and personal difficulties.
Occupational therapy ward aids wounded troops at Stadacona
In the R C N hospital annex at Stadacona Halifax the occupational therapy ward uses prescribed crafts and games to restore function and aid civilian reentry. A burned patient grafted skin then worked on a loom and wove a rug as muscles regained flexibility back to prior levels.
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R.C.N
H.M.C.S. Stadacona
Halifax
Canada
Fill 'er Up Incident at Local Gas Station
A motorist commanded the attendant to fill the tank. The attendant complied and the driver drove off. The heavy, full tank dropped to the pavement as the car left the station.
Peak of coffee goodness in Maxwell House radiantly roasted
The ad touts Maxwell House coffee with a “Radiant Roasting” process that roasts each bean to capture maximum flavor. It emphasizes thorough roasting to preserve every atom of aroma and goodness.
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Maxwell House
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