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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1930

Page

8

Afternoon Frock In Limelight In Fashion Talk

Julia Bottomley surveys the evolving taste in daytime attire as afternoon frocks replace sport garments for social events. The piece notes a shift to embroidered durene cotton dresses suited for lunches and tea, with sportswear reserved for active moments, stressing thoughtful dressing by season and occasion.

Julia Bottomley

Hints for Housekeepers Modern Kitchen and Child Care

Light colored walls in the kitchen create a pleasant T effect and diffuse light for a convenient workshop. Summer clothes for the child should be light, easy to launder and absorb moisture readily. Regular turning sunning and vacuum cleaning extend mattress life and comfort. Serve raw vegetables to the child by chopping finely into small white bread sandwiches. Chopped celery carrots spinach lettuce or cabbage with a touch of salt supplies minerals and vitamins for health and growth.

Serving Salad Family Style

A column discusses serving salads family style to reduce workload for the housekeeper. It suggests placing a large salad bowl on the table as a vegetable dish, garnished with ingredients like radishes cucumbers tomatoes and lettuce for easy shared portions.

Testing Sheets for Endurance in Cotton Fiber Study

The U S Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Home Economics conducts a hotel wear test in Washington using three grades of cotton sheets. Marked for identification and laundered separately, the sheets are evaluated for tensile strength, thread count, and weight to determine wear patterns and durability across repeated uses.

Bamye United States Department of Agriculture Washington D.C Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau of Home Economics

Asparagus on Buttered Toast

The guide from the U.S. Department of Agriculture advises cooking asparagus quickly yet gently to keep the tender tips and stalks from breaking. Wash and scrape, trim ends, boil briefly, drain, and arrange on buttered toast with melted butter, salt, and pepper.

Bureau of Home Economics United States

Bedtime tale of city horses finding a peaceful farm

Fred the horse recalls a life on the police force and the joy of not being sold. Bennie Kittie Wittie listen as he explains how masters’ praise and a chance at a calm farm reward their years of service to children and the public. The tale ends with gratitude for a kinder future on the farm.

Fred Bennie Kittie Tori Wittie Sam Western Newspaper Union

Lattice Potatoes An Attractive Dish

Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture. The lattice potatoes look appealing and crisp, best served with cold cuts or on salad. Ready in minutes with a grooved tin board. rinse, soak, pat dry, then fry in hot fat until golden. Serve immediately. A man who brags about himself hasn't time to notice four good points.

United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Home Economics Stenc

Summer Fruit Desserts and Whimsical Creams From Old Recipes

A collection of summer fruit desserts and drinks with detailed steps for Blueberry Betty Mix Orange Jelly with Strawberries Raspberry Charlotte Russe and Foamy Sauce. Includes cocktails with melon and ginger syrup and a Junket in Cups recipe. Ends with Plum Pudding and a note of publication by the Western Newspaper Union.

Betty

How to Prepare Fried Chicken by U S Dept of Agriculture

The guide stresses partly covering to finish through and draining on absorbent paper to avoid greasiness. Use young chickens, remove pin feathers, cut into serving pieces, coat with salt pepper and flour, and fry in hot fat, turning when golden. Larger pieces finish first, gravy made from fat and milk thickens, then served with chicken.

Sir Walter Raleigh Smoking Blend Endorsed

A true sportsman favors mild Sir Walter Raleigh soakinge tobacco for pipe and lures. The Raleigh blend uses choice Burleys for full flavor and mildness, with uniform quality and gold foil wrap to preserve freshness. Tone III on The Raleigh Revue airs Fridays 10 to 11 p.m. New York Time on NBC WEAF.

Sir Walter Raleigh Tone III Raleigh Revue Cnet WEAF Nework NBC

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A sensational weight loss claim promotes ERUSCHEN SALTS and KRUSCHEN SALTS as the easiest fat loss method. It promises fat reduction in three weeks, with energy gains, clearer skin, and brighter eyes, insisting a money back guarantee if no superb health improvements occur.

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