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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
6
Woman’s World notes aprons boost mood and appearance at home. Readers are urged to choose pretty patterns, varied fabrics, and flattering colors, with hostess and half aprons designed for both work and social sewing clubs.
Garden note discusses planting annuals for bouquets and garden interest. Highlights sweet peas cosmos zinnias marigolds and larkspur with tips on sowing timing soil and placement. Mentions use of annuals in vegetable gardens borders and flower beds for lasting color and cut flowers.
Kathleen Norris urges that excessive drinking by men at social events harms wives and children, citing a typical American family and the difficulty of reform. A reader asks for help. Norris notes the problem is widespread, stresses the need for genuine personal change, and says external pressure rarely helps without the drinker’s will to limit or quit.
Embroidery pattern titled Pattern Bsa explains transfer techniques over 22 months. It includes a charted, simplified needlework process with photos and concise directions for pieces measuring 114 by 6 by 10 inches.
The article previews the new season frocks focusing on skirt treatments. It describes peg top skirts in tie type silk and a full skirt with stripe manipulation and a tiny pleated front panel. The bolero fashion also features stripe play enhancing the look.
A nostalgic guide offers playful birthday pie ideas, chocolate coconut and butterscotch chiffon options, and a quick orange ice dessert. It includes simple prep tips for candles, marshmallows as toppers, and festive cookies to accompany cake substitutes.
In San Marino California two men were named top heroes of the Kathy Fiscus well rescue. Homer E Blickensderfer from Rosemead and O A Kelly of Temple City endured 16 hours underground amid caveins and water to aid the effort. Both were unemployed and described the ordeal as the waiting, not the work, that wore them down.
The note explains how sliced bananas resist browning with juice from citrus fruits like grapefruit orange lemon or pineapple. It also covers honey storage in a warm dry place and reliquefying crystallized honey by warm water. A hint suggests warming clothespins in the oven to keep fingers warm on cold days.
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