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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1950
Page
3
At the start of the century metal furniture anchored halls and ornate iron beds symbolized luxury. Now metal pieces travel from lawn to living spaces, with wrought iron in black or pastels guiding dining rooms and bedrooms toward hospitable, individual styles. Old iron beds can be repurposed with headboard shortened and footboard removed, fresh paint, and flat finish.
Small squares of bread fried slowly in olive oil or butter become crisp and are added at the very end after the salad has been tossed with the dressing. This keeps them from becoming soggy and preserves their crunch.
An unusual sandwich filling mixes primiento cream cheese with finely chopped shrimp and adds a dash of chill nauce and a little femon juice for a savory marine flavored spread.
The Rensselaer County Home Bureau reports sewing classes cut wardrobe costs for households. Lessons by Mrs Helen Powell Smith and Miss Normane Hager cover rayon dresses, zippers, belts, and other finishing touches. Examples include navy blue dresses, gray prints, and aqua gabardine, with prices noted and modeled by Mrs Lloyd Hewitt and others.
Instruction 7168 provides step by step directions for slipcovers for chairs and sofas, with improved pattern visuals, charts, photos, and complete guidance. The Troy Record offers patterns for twenty five cents and fifteen cents for catalogs, including embroidery, knitting, and crochet designs.
A morning routine helps a busy wife present a composed image at the breakfast table. Styling tips include a simple makeup touch, combing hair, and wearing a practical pastel robe. The five minute effort aims to gain daily admiration from husband and family.
A dated column on dating dynamics urging women to navigate invitations and rejections with care. It discusses uneven attention, social pressure, and how turning down a date may affect future prospects, urging practical choices over pride while noting gendered expectations.
The Green Thumb advises planting asparagus with one year old plants avoided. It explains male and female plants differ in productivity, and suggests Mary Washington or Martha Washington varieties. Also covers seed testing, crabapple varieties like Hyslop and Dolgo, strawberries for 1951, and rhubarb care including heat forcing, harvest rules, and toxic leaves.
New York reports pajama tops designed as street coats with tailored details and set-in sleeves. They will feature mid-calf hems, hip pockets, and be made in silks, satins, and sheer fabrics usable over pajamas or nightgowns as brunch coats.
Ground beef blended with finely diced celery and pickle relish, bound with mayonnaise or creamy Italian dressing. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, creating a hearty sandwich filling for lunchboxes.
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