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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
3
Practical guide from Western Newspaper Union on preparing for fruit canning. Covers equipment, syrup ratios, packing methods, water bath and pressure canning times, jar prep, processing steps, cooling, and common questions on yield, salt use, and preventing floaters. Includes tips for hot and cold packing and storage.
A guide urges quick gentle care for clothing and accessories. It covers linting hose, mending runs, and keeping two good pairs, plus handbag and hat upkeep with brushing and light waxing. Endorses routine care to maintain garments and accessories.
A column presents casual shirtwaist and gored skirt patterns from Pattern No. 1617 and No. 8149, with sizes listed. It offers tips to restore veils, refresh neckties, and promote the Summer Issue of FASHION with a free pattern inside.
Lettuce leaves absorb fat when tossed into soup to reduce greasiness. Remove leaves after they soak. Cut gashes in meat fat before broiling to prevent curling. Bits of 808p make jelly good for shampoo and delicate fabric care.
A health minded tip suggests wrapping smoked meats with vinegar dipped cloths to deter mold and refrigerating. It advises soaking dried fruits in fruit juices for flavor and nutrient gain. Cheese stays moist when lightly coated with butter before refrigeration, and hard cheese should be grated and aged.
Lightly dust hands with talcum before sewing to prevent stickiness in hot weather. Rub dry corn meal to clean greasy containers. Keep washing machine cords away from water. Soap and water is safe for furniture if a warm soapy cloth is used and dried. Polish furniture after wiping. Place newspapers under grass rugs to keep dirt from seeping through and remove them on cleaning day. Coarsely woven bright table mats will trend for summer and pair with simple china and clear glassware. After emptying fruit jars, dry lids before reusing.
The Food and Drug Administration said bubble gum does not cause junior’s upset stomachs or most pains, except possibly aching jaws. The agency issued the clarifying statement in Washington D C on June 23 1947.
Guidance on easing a tight dress by slightly releasing skirt seams at the hips while avoiding excessive expansion of any single seam. Cautions against loosening armhole seams due to visible alterations and potential fit issues.
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