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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
6
Summer fashion offers wide fabric contrasts from sheer nylons and rayons to gabardines and linens. Necklines feature shawl collars and deep slashed cuts while sundresses go strapless with removable ties. Full skirts and feminine touches like embroidery and empire silhouettes define the season's versatile, dressy looks.
Eva, a Syracuse woman, asks Katharine Norris how a wife can assert financial rights in marriage. Norris urges trust and warns rigid budgets and formal agreements may harm the union, noting modern domestic life and the value of sharing duties, not locking money into a contract.
A Garden Spot article advises treating a new lawn like a garden, with deep soil turning, humus, even sowing, and moisture. It recommends Kentucky Blue grass for many areas, warns about shade, and notes Canada Blue or Chewings Fescue as alternatives. It covers seed analysis, weed control with 2 4D sprays, balanced fertilizer, mowing at 1.5 inches, clippings management, rolling if thawing occurs, and regular maintenance for a healthy lawn.
The article advises coordinating handbags with costume demands and footwear. Polished leathers dominate tailored styles, while smoother leathers and suede gain popularity in light gray. Patent finishes remain in demand, matching shining footwear trends.
Washington reports Gen. Joseph T. McNarney says the air force could field a 12 000 pound guided bomb within a year. He notes X 1 A rocket plane will reach 1700 mph and rockets with radar guidance may replace machine guns on fighters in time, with speed and range limits yet to be overcome.
Readable text highlights strawberry recipes from pies to tarts and shortcake. It lists Strawberry Chiffon Pie Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Strawberry Cheese Pie Strawberry Cream Tarts and Strawberry Shortcake with detailed steps and a frozen strawberry dessert option.
Fresh melon served with lemon or lime juice makes a perfect dessert after a heavy meal. Some sprinkle salt on melon. Rainbow melon balls in sherbet glass look appealing and chill well in orange juice. Stale cake topped with sweetened berries offers an economical dessert. A bowl of assorted fruits suits porch suppers for family or parties. Pineapple with berries and bananas makes a nice fruit cup. Currants with raspberries create a dessert duo when chilled.
Whitman notes many home improvement topics are large and offers library handbooks on plumbing and piping. He cites Theodore Audel & Company, Popular Mechanics, and the Portland Cement Association as publishers of bulletins on concrete work for home projects.
The nation faces a gasoline shortage but officials say abundant liquid fuel will come at reasonable cost once enough plants using a new synthetic process from natural gas are built. However wide use is not expected for several years.
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