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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
7
Rationing and raids reshape British style as uniforms become the dominant garb. Bank of England relaxed dress rules allowing brighter clothes while shirts and straw hats grow scarce. Attic finds replace new outfits as public sentiment favors practicality over elegance.
Fall ensembles reveal vitality with slim skirts and torso emphasis, plus tailored suits and long jackets. Yokes extend waistlines, front fullness adds detail, textures compete with plain fabrics, and fabrics include Jersey, tweeds, and British imports. Fur trims appear in conservative, elegant tones.
Georgia supreme court affirms divorce for Lucian R. Boone after ruling his wife’s treatment of his shirts was excessive. Boone testified he was dressing for a party when his wife tore four shirts from his back as he tried to wear them.
In Elmer Hendersons New York penthouse a card game unravels as Stephen Fitzgeralds absence triggers a phone lead that he is out with a girl Lydia Lane. Doane reports finding Fitzgerald and Lane dead while Lane survives after emergency care. Suspicion falls on Archie Doane as police and the medical examiner inspect the scene.
Detective and lawyers discuss how a pistol found half buried in soot at the chimney bottom could clear Archie Doane. They weigh if the gun was dropped earlier or planted after the shooting, considering snow, footprints, and lack of fingerprints. The debate proceeds as they seek a believable jury verdict before Miss Lane speaks.
Inspector Flaherty reveals a nickel plated revolver with a Maxim silencer found at the chimney. Tony turned up the weapon and two shots were fired recently. Max Michaelis and Archie Doane discuss fingerprints and a related Highart studio pistol. Bertillon analysis is forthcoming.
Household hints describe hot fish salad using cod or white fish with cold potatoes peas or carrots. A white sauce colored with tomato chutney and Worcester sauce coats the vegetables and flaked fish. Carrots urged by the Ministry of Food to stretch sugar rations. raw carrot advised for children. a toffee carrot snack described. cod stew suggested with potatoes peas and parsley sauce.
Householders away on vacation should arrange regular lawn cutting to preserve turf thickness. If allowed to grow, plant bases harden and seed reduces strength, leaving a coarse stubble when cut. Even with feeding and watering, recovery is slow for weeks due to tough crowns regenerating.
Sadie B Chambers urges home canning to support war effort. She covers fruit selection, jar choice, sterilizing, hot and cold pack methods, syrups for peaches and pears, and flavor boosts like cloves and cinnamon. Guidance emphasizes air tight seals, proper processing, and safe storage.
Miss Sadie B. Chimb ers invites interested readers to send personal letters with suggestions for her column. She welcomes topic ideas and requests for recipes or special menus. Address letters to Miss Sadie B. Chimb ers, 73 West Adelaide Street, Toronto, with a stamped self addressed envelope for a reply.
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