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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1924
Page
3
The United States Department of Agriculture urges orderly surroundings to ease ironing. It notes that fatigue increases with clutter such as unwashed dishes and scattered clothes and offers tips on setup, lighting, and equipment to improve comfort and efficiency during ironing tasks.
Prunes are soaked four to six hours or overnight then drained. A syrup is made with water sugar vinegar and spices in a cloth bag. Boil the syrup briefly then simmer prunes about thirty minutes. USDA variation for stewed prunes.
A Frederick county Maryland housekeeper, urged by a home demonstration agent, installed a between rooms closet to shuttle crockery from kitchen to dining area. The setup reduces daily steps and improves efficiency. Kitchen improvements in farm homes are being advanced nationwide by extension workers from the USDA and state colleges, with Virginia Maryland Missouri Wyoming and South Carolina focusing on convenience.
Fireless cookers promise cooler cooking times and a cheery kitchen. Use paint for walls and floors to brighten rooms. Avoid waste by sensible serving and avoid overeating to save food. When washing glass or earthenware, use warm salted water for quicker, easier cleaning.
A 1930s guidance feature outlines potato dishes with eggs, including mashed potatoes enriched with beaten egg whites, potato souffle with cheese, potato puffs, and stuffed potatoes. It notes spring abundance of eggs and the ease of preparing individual portions ahead for entertaining.
A fashion critic contrasts American and Paris styles noting Americans favor tailored suits and knitted outfits while Parisians prefer one-piece coats dresses and tunics. The piece highlights the flapper look in white with color accents and the American love of fuzzy English material sportswear.
French women favor smooth materials that cling to the figure and add no width to the silhouette. With stays discarded and elastic girdles worn, monogrammed slip-ons and white linen become staples of the wardrobe.
The article describes the tricorn's adaptation in mil linery with a round derby-like crown and straight narrow brim. It notes plain trimming such as grosgrain, ribbons, braids, and monograms, plus flower turbans, velvet petals, and natural color schemes. Lacquered finish remains a dominant note across wholesale houses.
Americans do not favor Parisian shoe shapes with short vamps and round toes. They prefer slim lasts, long vamps, and high arches. Metropolitan shops offer conservative designs in sand or gray with refined buckles, while evening shoes become dainty with brilliant jeweled trimmings.
A summer coat and a silk dress of taffeta or crepe will be very good for traveling. Suits of crepe are also serviceable. Have your under wear of silk if you can for light packing and easy care. You will need shoes to wear with the suit or dress and a change to dressy shoes for dinner. Hose should be lighter in color to match the hat and gloves with dark shoes.
The essay notes young girls wear party frocks with high waistlines and floating ruffles of tulle, mirroring the Empress Josephine era. Some gowns use quaint pompador silks, presenting an appealing old fashioned look.
When renovating a straw hat dye is applied after thoroughly wetting the hat with water. This method helps retain the straw softness and allows the dye to flow more smoothly across the surface.
Lingerie line Rose Shades reintroduces rich rose tones diverging from pale pastels. Designers emphasize dawn blush hues inspired by current fashion tones and seasonality.
Green remains in demand with navy and fighter blues, sand, and orchid as noted shades. Black and black and white remain popular selections in the palette.
A dated tip advises making two sets of collars and cuffs for shirts. Sew two buttons on each sleeve and two buttonholes in each cuff so cuffs can be unbuttoned for laundering. Alternate wearing the two sets to save laundry bills.
Plaid moire poplin emerges as a popular new material with large indefinite self toned plaids in many colors. Dark blue shade noted as particularly suitable for street frocks, signaling a stylish season debut.
Buttons have grown increasingly noteworthy in fashion. They come in all shapes and sizes and appear on nearly every tailored gown with rows of colorful, fantastical ornaments.
Using a crochet hook to pick up and pull threads makes removing basting stitches easier especially for short stitches. This handy technique helps tidy seams and finish crochet work with less effort.
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