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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
23
A guide urges women over forty to embrace simple, quiet fashion and refined makeup. It emphasizes slim silhouettes, subtle cuts, and affordable fabrics, steering away from bold bangs and dramatic makeup to preserve an elegant look.
A transparent plastic first aid kit is described for refilling with medical supplies or repurposing for small item storage. It emphasizes usefulness for sewing, jewelry, buttons, cosmetics, curlers, and various odds and ends.
Four teen girls feel left out as four boys date others. The columnist urges dating multiple partners, discourages exclusive steady relationships, and suggests widening social circles to ease dependence. A male reader asks how to win a new girl while his father forbids going steady. The reply advises keeping options open and balancing dating with existing connections.
Article stresses clean nails to prevent germs from skin contact with the face. Manicurists note that grime can be hidden under polish and under nail walls, posing health risks. Recommend washing hands, brushing nails with a nail brush, and using a probing orange stick if needed.
A nostalgic essay on bicycles in American life. The piece recalls youths riding two wheeled bikes, memories of playgrounds and street life, and considers parental concerns about safety and independence as bicycles fade behind automobiles. It reflects on shared adventures and the lasting appeal of riding.
Crochet a lunch set with living room doilies to match. Pattern 1254 offers two sizes with charts photos and complete directions. Send twenty cents to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept P O Box 168 New York 11 NY for pattern and address details.
A household tip explains that planning to ask Father to wash dishes is easier if you do the cooking in porcelain enameled utensils. Soak them after serving dinner to make pots and pans easier to wash, reducing coaxing needed for after dinner help.
The article urges daily dusting and periodic renewals to preserve wood furniture. It compares wax and oil finishes to lacquer and shellac, noting wax can protect surfaces from chips while routine cleaning with tepid water and mild soap helps. A salesman offers care tips and wood type hints to owners.
The article surveys postwar wrapped coat styles returning in autumn fashion. Designers like Pauline Telgere Lilly Dache and Trigere feature cocoon silhouettes and wrap or belt options. Shorter coats with fur trim and leather belts echo postwar trends, with deep collars hats and slim shoes completing the sleek wrapped look.
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