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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
8
Julia Bottomley surveys summer style with translucent frocks and hats. She notes openwork straw hats, transparent capelines, and colors like yellow brown white. Fabrics rise in popularity with dotted Swiss, organdie, batiste, nets, chiffons, and simple monotone chiffon dresses.
A health advisory from the United States Department of Agriculture explains shoulder width in patterns. It notes shoulders often widen with bust size and suggests adjustments at the shoulder seam to prevent a broad, squat look.
A how to guide from the USDA on boning a leg of lamb for roasting or slicing. It explains removing the pelvic bone, exposing a bone for removal, and keeping the leg intact for roasting or shaping for cold cuts. Tips include creating tucks in the shoulder to adjust width and meat handling guidance.
Officials of the FDA and USDA report that a campaign tested over 1,000 antiseptic mouth washes in import and interstate trade. Less than 100 passed without exception, two contained living bacteria, and many did not kill or prevent germ growth. Some products claimed cures for influenza bronchitis stomach ulcers dysentery tuberculosis and appendicitis.
Inconvenient to press silk dresses on the wrong side use tissue paper between fabric and iron. Parents should make meals pleasant social occasions to knit the family together. For long wear wash silk stockings in lukewarm soapsuds and rinse water. Squeeze to remove soil do not rub wring or apply soap directly to fabric.
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union feature shares simple ice box desserts and baked treats. Ice Box Cookies and Devil's Food Cake are detailed with measurements and steps, plus custards and lemony fillings. The guide emphasizes economical, easy prep for families and the elderly.
Harry travels with Cosmo through the sky observing the Great Bear and Little Bear constellations. They discuss Polaris size, the Dragon, and the Great Bear’s movements across the sky. Cosmo relays legends about the constellations and how Jupiter turned a girl into a bear, leading to Orion awaiting the boy’s next journey.
The United States Department of Agriculture home economics division suggests a spaghetti and asparagus dish. Cook spaghetti, layer with asparagus pieces and a milk flour sauce, top with buttered bread crumbs, bake until crumbs are golden. The article also notes umbrella usage for courting and weather.
Nutrition specialists urge diets rich in vitamins for all ages, noting six independent vitamins with specific roles. Citrus fruits, raw cabbage, turnips, tomatoes, and many other foods supply vitamin C, whose storage in the body is limited and easily destroyed by heat or oxidation.
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