New Yorker in Boston Observes Historic Cityscape and Life
A lyrical tour of Boston landmarks and atmosphere contrasts with mentions of Bunker Hill, Pearl Street tea party, State House dome, Paul Revere’s house, Granary Burying Ground, the Common, and Beacon Hill. It notes street labyrinths, crowds of sports fans, and elegant tearooms alongside gardens, ponds, and swans, extended by Thames and Burg city scenes and a midtown maid’s uniform shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Monument
Pearl Street
Boston
State House
George Washington
Boston Common
Dodgerville
Frixample
Paul Revere
North Square
Beacon Hill
Truman tackles housing delays and real estate lobby
President Truman criticized congressional inaction and the real estate lobby over the slow housing program. He noted 45000 starts in early 1947 versus 60000 in 1946 and urged more rental construction as price controls ended. He blamed delayed Taft housing bills for the shortage.
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Washington
Truman
David L. Krooth
Housing Legislation Information Service
Wesley Pearce
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lee Johnson
National Public Housing Conference
Congress
Krooth
Season By Adapting Menus To Cool Foods
Lynn Chambers presents a seasonal menu featuring Salami Cornucopias Swiss cheese tomato egg salad potato chips bread and butter sandwiches with assorted pickles and a caramel layer cake. A recipe is provided for the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Chambers
Salads for warm weather menus from Western Union brief
A collection of hot weather salad ideas includes tomato egg and cottage cheese mixes with corn starch dressings and citrus fruit accents. Variations add olives turkey shrimp or jellied cranberry sauce served with greens and seasoned with mustard sour cream and mayonnaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Lynn’s Salad Dressings Mix Cottage Cheese into Mayo
A kitchen note suggests beating cottage cheese until light then folding into mayonnaise or French dressing to vary salads. Sour cream lightens dressings and adds pep. lemon juice or vinegar boosts spiciness if desired.
Sewing Circle Patterns Cot Bow-tied Daytime Frock
Pattern No. 8152 offers a versatile daytime frock with bow tied details. Available in sizes 12 to 42, including 14, with fabric requirements of 358 yards of 35 or 39 inch material.
Make a Cheap Brush Bevel and Buttonhole Stitching
The guide describes creating a beveled edge with an inexpensive paint brush. Dip the brush in glue, let it harden, and shape with sandpaper. After beveling, wash out the glue. For large buttonholes, stitch a couple of machine rows around the intended opening.
Picture nails in plaster hold with plastic wood fill
To secure picture nails in plaster bore a hole with a gimlet, fill the hole with plastic wood, insert the nail, and let it dry before hanging the frame.
Gilt picture care tip for frames
To prevent drying or cracking lightly apply lemon oil once or twice a year. Do not rub.
Keep old pieces of fine soft wool
A short note urges saving worn fine wool scraps as they make excellent dusting cloths. It emphasizes practicality and thrift in repurposing fabric left from garments or textiles. The advice reflects frugal habits and household maintenance.
Cleaning brushes for interrupted paint jobs
If the painting is paused for days or a new shade is needed, clean brushes in a purpose made solution or in turpentine to prevent residue and ensure proper coloring for the next session.
Leaves deplete nutrients from roots after harvest
Leaves steal the nutrition from carrots once they are pulled from the ground. Clip leaves when car rots are pulled out of the ground.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Yorker
Soldiers’ Monument
Dorchester Heights
Mother Goose
Federal Street
Charles River
Louisburg Square
America
Real Estate Lobby
Antarctica
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Senate
Bridges
New Hampshire
Lonnie Carberry
Temple
Tex
President Truman
Mr. Truman
Carberry Cam
Merry
Ammbens
Paul Mallon
Poor Ea Gee Shheen
Farmer’s Chop Suey
Greece
Turkey
Malone
Nevada
Marshall
Vandenberg
GOP
Alexander Smhith
New Jersey
Senate Education and Public Welfare
National Science Foundation
Smith
White House
United States
Reese
Moscow
Miami
The
Citizens Association
Lynn
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Ill
Stoz
Kelloggs
Fleischmann
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