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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
11
A Christman season jewelry feature highlights feminine accessories from necklaces to earrings and belts. It notes budget-conscious pricing, with gold chains, lighters, compacts and novelty items among festive, lasting gift options for women, including back and front jewelry designs for short hair.
An ad features Mrs Paul Whiteman as musical director's wife promoting Blue Bonnet margarine. It emphasizes flavor nutrition and economy with a quick yellow bag, urging readers to use on bread vegetables and table.
Antique Study Club hears Mrs. Merton I. Roy describe Currier and Ives prints as a national ransack of 19th century attitudes. She notes 7500 prints exist, with famous pieces like Life of a Hunter and Home for Thanksgiving selling for thousands.
The piece discusses how fifteen year olds view dating and its necessity. It contrasts varying home situations and opportunities with the desire to belong, noting that lack of dates often stems from limited social options rather than personal unattractiveness. It suggests engaging in school activities as alternatives.
A guide for families on easing Christmas shopping. It advises planning with children, keeping trips short, avoiding crowds, and using quiet mid morning outings. It emphasizes preparation, clear lists, and gentle pacing to reduce parental stress.
A DIY guide shows turning old tin cans into candle molds for festive decorating. Sellable tips cover wick setup, wax melting, coloring with crayons, straining through cheesecloth, and easy mold release with boiling water. Families can craft multi color candles using common household cans.
Instructions for cheerful towel patterns offer an easy craft project for all ages. The ad promotes pattern 7141 with 8 inch motifs, illustrated charts and photos, and complete directions. Send twenty cents in coins to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept. Box 16 New York, with name address zone and pattern number.
The piece suggests gifting silver jewelry and accessories as practical presents for occasions. It notes lightweight designs, emblematic emblems, and affordable options like silver plated items and julep cups. It highlights gifts for men, women, and young people, including charm bracelets and small table silver.
Holiday safety tips urge flame resistant costumes and careful decoration use. Adults should ensure masks allow clear vision and remove masks before eating, check toys and fake weapons, avoid open flames, and keep trees and lights safe. Supervise games and prevent long loose costumes that may cause trips.
Year round protection for plate door furnishings comes from green plastic Sim covers. The wraps guard furniture from rain dust and heat, keep pieces clean during storage, and resist cracking or peeling under extreme temperatures. Avoid rough play and slamming doors to extend coverage.
Plastic patterns made of drapable film let a half dress be tried on without a muslin mockup. Sewn with a simple chain stitch, the perforations reveal seams and darts while powder dust marks guide construction, eliminating traditional tacks and shaping steps.
Tips for pancake batter stress stirring each time you lift a spoonful of batter to ensure even texture. Corn meal based batters require consistent mixing to avoid clumps and ensure smooth cooking.
Advert says to eat Florida grapefruit at onset of a cold to boost alkaline balance and liquid reserves. Claims include mild laxative effects and vitamins minerals and energy. cites doctors recommending daily grapefruit for many people.
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