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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1949
Page
1
Readers learn to trim fern runners and brown tips for vigor and space. Tips cover pot size, temperature around 55 degrees, water, drainage, and repotting once a year. Also instructions on forcing Dutch bulbs indoors with sand soil, cool storage, and gradual light exposure.
A free expert explains how to pick a tree. Balsam firs smell fragrant and stay green for weeks, while spruce needles bruise to a sharp, unpleasant odor. Balsam needles lie flat and bluish green underneath, spruce needles are pointed with white striped sides.
Patch work with leather applied to knees and elbows protects children’s snowsuits during rough play. Patches provide durability before wear sets in, offering a practical and stylish enhancement to worn areas.
The piece notes parents and children share fragrance tastes and gifting ideas for toiletries. It highlights male and female lines with similar scents, holiday packaging, and sets including shaving items, with advice on teaching children generosity and saving.
Advertisement for pattern 7028 from The Troy Record offering a single crochet beret and circle strip bag in wool or straw yarn. Instructions include charts, photos, and full directions. Price twenty cents plus fifteen cents for the hook, with a showcase of Alics Brooke Needlework designs and related crafts.
The text provides a guide to storing bacon in a home refrigerator. It notes that bacon must be kept at proper temperatures to preserve quality and prevent spoilage. It emphasizes good storage practices for extended freshness and safe consumption.
Home Bureau members at the YWCA under Mrs. Carolyn H Thome recanvas and refinishes long neglected cane chairs salvaged from area attics and cellars. They clean wood, remove old paint layers, and blend new cane with old to preserve family heirlooms including a black walnut chair with curly maple insets and a carved black cherry bedroom bar.
A secretary style holiday guide offers festive party games and food ideas. It suggests wrapping cords to create string pathways and partners for a shared picnic style supper with sandwiches, potato salad olives and pickles. It also includes a waffle or dessert plan and a quirky charades style guest guessing game with costumes.
Parents should consider durability and simplicity when selecting toys. Mechanical devices have limited use and fragile pieces can pose hazards. Focus on nonbreakable items that teach skills without overwhelming a child’s attention and avoid overly complex or long lasting gear.
A jewelry council notes well dressed men now wear more jewelry and retailers highlight emblems and lapel pins from military service. Cuff links return with French cuffs, plus wallets, cigarette cases and tie holders in gold plated finishes offer stylish options for gifts.
A dish features curried lamb served on noodles as an alternative to rice. Accompaniments include apple and raisin chutney alongside a bream salad.
Beth Blair advises festive hats as seasonally gay with glittering trims on felts and velvets. A reader asks about repositioning a jeweled hat button to cover a bow mark, while another asks which colors dye a yellow wool jersey skirt and potential shrinkage and costs.
Four essential work centers organize a compact kitchen washing cooking mixing and serving. Each center requires ample storage and dedicated counter space to function independently and improve efficiency. plan electrical outlets ventilation drawer space and partitions for equipment.
A whimsical guide suggests crafting a hand basket of fine cheeses for troublesome relatives. It advises selecting distinct varieties, wrapping with cellophane and lace, and arranging them with family and friends to present a thoughtful sampler.
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