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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts a cheap cough syrup recipe using Pinex plus two cups sugar and one cup water with no cooking. It claims rapid relief, cough looseness, and pleasant taste for children, with money back if unsatisfied.
After the holidays, women can stretch wardrobes with easy fixes. Clean or press garments at home if washable, or use professional cleaning. Add new snaps buttons or zippers, replace shoulder pads, and avoid shine to preserve fit and appearance through the season.
Practical sewing tips cover pressing on a taut padded board with the garment on the wrong side, sponging, and damp cloth use. Instructions span sparking plain dresses with trims, using sequins and metal threads, remodeling old garments into new separates, remnant fabrics for blouses and scarfs, and adding plaid accents with collars and cummerbunds.
Chancelor William J Wallin of New York State University defends educational TV for schools amid fears of classroom overindulgence. He jokes about a master of ceremonies and a ballet opening but warns against faculty disputes over who is the straight man. He envisions varied hosts and guest panels to engage viewers.
A letter from Vivian Bates in a Philadelphia suburb discusses a 16 and 14 year old who want to live with their father after their mother remarries in Reno. The piece explores custody, financial strain, and the conflict between parental loyalties amid a fractured family.
In Helena Montana two young Mormon missionaries Elders Fordham and Church bond as a tandem team. Once rivals they now pedal together to share the message door to door while dodging dogs. They clock 25 mph and boast they have never been bitten.
A brief tip notes that ivy grown in water benefits from a small chunk of charcoal kept in the water, improving growth and health of the plant.
Sew Rite perforated pattern No 1210 for sizes 36 through 52 offers a tailored matro tot dress with button accent. Includes short sleeves and 35 inch yardage for size 36. Sand color pattern magazine features gift pattern printed inside the book. price 25 cents.
Cleaning leaves with castor or mineral oil keeps plants green and aids growth by clearing breathing pores. Clean rings with a toothbrush and soap and water, or bicarbonate if tarnished, then rinse. Dip metal candle holders in hot water to set small candles. Grind luncheon meat with sweet pickles for spread, use one slice of whole and one of white bread. Make homemade glue by soaking tapioca in water for scrapbooks. Soap in rinse water keeps gloves soft. olive oil may soften further.
To clean pearls and amber beads rub olive oil on them using a flannel or chamois. Apply a light amount and gentle pressure to avoid damage.
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