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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
3
Knowledge of color effects on mood helps homemakers design restful rooms. Pink, pale yellow, blue, green, violet, ivory and lavender suit bedrooms while red maroon and black should be limited. Blue and green convey tranquility. violet and lavender add daintiness. pale yellow lightens dark spaces.
A summer salad gains appeal from shiny ripe olives as garnish for sliced salmon and celery loaf. A tangy sour cream dressing enhances the dish, balancing the mellow olive and fish flavors.
Eyebrows frame the eyes with a defined arch starting above the inner eye. Pluck stray hairs to shape a neat brow while preserving natural thickness. Avoid over-plucking and apply antiseptic lotion to prevent irritation after grooming.
A scrambled note offers quirky kitchen tips about almond muffins and pillow buoyancy. It mentions testing a pillow by pressing with both hands and suggests serving muffins while hot. The text blends baking ideas with odd references to pillow comfort and whole wheat muffins.
Pattern pieces and directions reveal multiple designs for a 10 inch block using straight seams. Odds and ends in bright colors shown with charts photos and complete directions. Send twenty cents for pattern to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept Box 164 Old Chelsea Station New York. Name address zone and pattern number required. Gay rug designs and Alice Brooks Needlework Catalog offer crochet knitting embroidery quilts and toys plus a free pattern in the 108 designs book.
The piece narrates Elizabeth Woodward and Peg confronting Jerry after he hides a night with another girl. Peg’s possessiveness, jealousy, and desire for loyalty clash with Jerry’s need for independence. He lies to avoid trouble, sparking a moral tug of war about trust, ownership, and commitment in a strained romance.
The piece advises choosing portable multi function furniture for tiny spaces. It highlights sectional sofas studio couches or sofa beds console cabinets nests of tables and a raiseable coffee table. It suggests scatter rugs and a 9 by 13 foot rug for future adaptability and easier relocation.
A terse opinion argues women should not highlight aging signs such as gray hair or wrinkles. It states aging is natural and only those who are not wise may dwell on it, urging women to use experience and grooming to project personality rather than notice aging.
A column urges families to note friends likes and dislikes. Keeping a simple record helps tailor meals and gifts, teaching children thoughtfulness. The practice fosters consideration and warmth in family life.
A quirky trend spotlights Dubledecker hamburgers for social gatherings. Each bun holds two thin patties with four pieces of filling in between, while mashed avocados with lemon juice salt onion and chili sauce garnish the filing.
Homemakers ask for advice to brighten living rooms kitchens and bedrooms. Suggestions include aqua walls wedgewood blue ceilings red accents for curtains and leather, rose bedspreads, green vanity skirts, and painting sewing machines and chairs in cool greens.
A quick heat and serve canned rice item is described as long grain variety cooked in water. Consumers can heat the can and serve the meal immediately.
A vintage sewing tip explains removing waist pleats from a blouse to create a smooth hip band. By halting pleats at the waistline and sewing a fitted hip-band, the garment rests neatly under a skirt, achieving a Gibson Girl silhouette without bulk. The technique applies to existing shirts or blouses, and even non-sewers can find someone to help.
A midcentury guide urges women to stay mentally engaged and independent while sharing growth with their husbands. It warns against bossiness and fading femininity, advising wives to remain attractive, supportive, and proudly claim their spouse.
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