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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1949
Page
2
High on the list of fashion musts this year is the ribbon knit. Instructions and hints simplify making dresses and accessories at low cost, with ribbon sold in 100-yard spools and a designer ensemble guiding easy to follow steps.
Fragmented OCR text shows a sewing pattern order offer including request for NAME ADDRESS ZONE and PATTERN NUMBER. It mentions sending twenty cents to a Brooklyn street address in New York for the pattern and references a department and station, suggesting a household arts page item asking readers to mail in for a design pattern.
A damaged description outlines two hobo bag designs with frameless pouches, leather shoulder straps, and detachable features. One version includes an outside pocket for a pipe and a safety pin style fastening, while the other features an oblong suede pouch with a side compartment and a detachable carry option.
Household tips promote quick cleaning methods and storage ideas for wardrobes rugs and upholstery. Advice covers moth killer sprays dust removal washing shades metal polishes and starch solutions with cautions about delicate finishes and proper storage in attics warehouses and repellent papers.
New York and Paris fashion notes describe burlap flour sacks repurposed in sports toy use and denim upsurge as a substitute. Designer Jacques Fath converts flour sack burlap into formal gowns inspiring imitators. Denim flows into beach and streetwear, highlighting a shift away from traditional blue jeans.
Color guidance for living room and master bedroom includes a diagonal rug and plain fabrics. Suggestions cover headboard fabrics, maroon blue draperies, chartreuse accents, and solid green lamp shades. Also proposed are upholstery in blues, creams, and a yellow Martha Washington chair with floral slipcovers.
Appliance and home care advice discusses protecting woolen garments from moth larvae through cleaning, storage, air tight containers, and selective chemical methods. It warns about moth activity in closets and suggests using paradichlorobenzene crystals and DDT sprays, with cautions on efficacy and safety.
A daughter's romance angers her father as he resents the chosen suitor while she adores both. The piece explores paternal jealousy and parental approval in a motherless home setting with a light moral tone.
A column explores paternal attitudes and the evolving role of fathers in child care. It contrasts Dad's sharp, candid judgments about sons with the growing involvement of young fathers in infant care, noting how shared parenting strengthens bonds and shifts family dynamics.
A mother guides a family dining outing with a baby, advising on prepa rations like strained foods and junior dishes. The article urges choosing off peak times, seating in a corner, and staying calm to make the experience enjoyable for all.
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