This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1955
Page
12
A fashion trend borrows Spanish bullfight aesthetics with vivid pinks, blacks, and whites. Designers like Cole of California present at home outfits inspired by torero capes and pink lipstick, while Emme's hat echoes Spanish styling.
If empty pastry shells cling after baking, place a paper pastry cup between the shells and the tin to aid removal. This simple trick prevents sticking and protects delicate shells for a neat finish.
A damaged mirror with peeling flakes is treated by sealing the spot with tin foil and shellac or glue. A simple cosmetic repair is suggested using dark paint to blend the damaged area.
Dear Miss Woodward, a boy confesses he could not kiss his date after a school dance and fears being teased as a downbeat. The piece explores embarrassment, peer pressure, and how the idea of others' laughter affects self confidence and relationships in adolescence.
The text offers playful tips on talking to a girl about kissing and handling rumors. It then shifts to a Dear Miss Woodward style Q and A about a pranks, parties, and social risk, followed by musings on innate individual differences in newborns and how parental responses affect anxiety and comfort.
Adorable pattern No. 8260 offers a princess lined dress for ages 3 to 8 with a ruffled pinafore. Sizes 3–8 years include fabric requirements and mail order details to Sue Burnett at The Troy Record New York. Basic Fashion spring and summer 1955 guide available for 25 cents.
Cotton for warm weather is as natural as graduation in June. Designers expand summer cottons beyond print dresses to coats, dresses, and town suits, using dobby patterns and silver gray fabrics. Claire McCardell, Vera Maxwell, and Aintree showcase ensembles from three-piece suits to slim pencil dresses, with innovations like elastic backs, sailor collars, and cotton tweed. Baby bag designs gain tweed flair while Fiberglas insulation adds practicality.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.