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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
7
A catalog of summer drinks and recipes for beating heat includes iced tea steps, Ginger Julep, spiced syrup, Frosted Grape Juice Ade, Iced Coffee, Mocha Freeze, and Bowling Green Punch. Provides serving tips, mint sprigs, crushed ice, and a promotion for a baking book by Eleanor Howe.
Waste space upstairs can be converted into a bright modern laundry with paint and low priced curtains. The piece notes the rise of off the kitchen laundries in new homes and mentions self emptying washers and compact ironing setups ideal for stair or kitchen use.
The article notes that electric vacuum cleaners replace haying rugs on lines and beating them. It highlights dramatic reductions in dust and drudgery, saving time for dusting and overall rug cleaning in millions of homes.
The article advises planning ahead which foods go in or out of the refrigerator. It warns that leaving the door open raises temperature and cooling cooked foods before storage prevents heat buildup inside the chest.
A home decor note describes using daffodil yellow walls a paler yellow ceiling and white woodwork with thin orange lines to brighten a poorly lit bedroom.
A frugal home hint advises saving dishcloths by dipping a cork in scouring powder as a medium sized implement when pouring knives or other cutlery.
Brig. Gen. Harley B. Ferguson plans retirement as he nears 64 on August 14. A veteran of 42 years in the engineering corps, he led flood control projects from the Philippines to Cuba, China expeditions, and major works in Milwaukee, Cincinnati, New Orleans, and more. He has held roles with the Mississippi River Commission and the St. Lawrence Waterway board, and his son serves in the Navy.
Hollywood moves toward stage work as Charles Coburn guides a Mohawk festival style program at Union College Schenectady with California backing. Ann Sothern earns praise for choosing strong character roles and a bold career path. Walter Wanger leads Eternally Yours with Loretta Young David Niven and others, while Kenny Baker signs with an oil company and Jack Benny searches for a replacement singer.
A reader discusses using Book 1 for slip covers and Book 2 for crewel embroidery tips. They seek durable bright material for dinette cushions and suggest striped awning fabric as a color option. The note mentions a book price offer and free leaflets with orders to Mrs. Spears in Chicago.
A compact reflection attributes constant reproaches to poverty and idleness, noting people strive to hide both from others and themselves. It attributes the insight to Samuel Johnson, highlighting social judgment and personal denial.
A brief quotation notes that life is life and personal happiness is the business of the individual, attributed to Powys.
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