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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1949
Page
2
A guide from corset and brassiere experts on proper donning. Learn to slide bra straps over shoulders, bend forward to fasten, and tug the elastic band down evenly. Step into girdles, keep bottom hooks fastened, and roll the top to the waist. Wear stockings with a flat thumb inside the seam and stand while fastening. Don sweaters head first, slide skirts over head, and use a shoehorn and glove powder to protect leather.
Quick first course ideas use canned shrimp with avocado or grapefruit. Mix shrimp with mayonnaise or a French dressing for a simple spread on tomatoes or hollowed grapefruit halves, garnish with watercress and lettuce for a festive look.
Durable plastic relief maps for geology and geography classes are molded for rugged use and humidity resistance. Easy to clean with a damp cloth and dimensionally stable. The molded head sheet allows portfolios of 12 relief maps to be supplied to schools and colleges at a small cost.
Leftover mashed potatoes may be spread over a baking dish. Drop egg-like portions, bake in a standard oven until firm. Heat thoroughly and garnish with paprika and parsley before serving.
Pickup work promises simple crochet tasks with pattern T1890 for medallions and laces. Order form invites twenty cents for a catalog from The Trew Record, Brooklyn NY, with space for name, address, and pattern number. Also advertises embroidery, quits, toys and sachets. mentions free printed draft.
A mother quits child psychology study, choosing common sense and patience to enjoy parenting. The piece cautions against excessive worry and inconclusive self-doubt, urging confidence in one’s own judgment to avoid harming the child.
Teen fashion guidance covers daytime dresses two piece separates in velveteen trims, bright plaids, corduroys, and wool flannels. Reader questions about color choices and wedding attire include a satin gown with silver accents, headdress options, gloves, and coordinating accessories.
Portable inflatable educational halls teach the alphabet numbers and holidays with colorful, amused presentation. The sturdy play halls fold quickly into compact pockets for indoor or outdoor use. Also suggested is soft yellow cheese melted with a little condiment broth to create a fast Sunday night supper served over toast or crackers.
A reader asks Miss Woodward how to untangle a complex dating set up involving Pete Jack Sally and a friend, with fear of jealousy and potential shifting affections. The columnist advises open conversation and friendly persistence to reassert interest and prevent being manipulated.
Advice for parents to protect rooms while kids craft. Suggests saving newspapers or using a heavy canvas tarpaulin to cover floors during messy projects to reduce clutter and worry. Emphasizes practical ways to balance creative activity with housekeeping duties.
A New York shop offers hand painted tiles and frames that serve as pictures or ashtrays. Tiles feature floral and Egyptian motifs, with silk screened designs, burn proof shellac, and low prices starting at one dollar. The venture reflects a trend toward decorative versatile home pieces.
This piece outlines universal coffee making rules including starting with fresh water, proper grind for each maker, avoiding boiling, and percolator steps. It suggests washing filters in cold water, keeping equipment sparkling clean, and tasting variations like cafe au lait or cinnamon stirring while emphasizing immediate serving hot coffee.
A forest green visor style cap features a rigid plastic sheet for grit and glare reduction, a front crown zipper pocket for small items, and options to tie the pocket for a wristwatch or keys. Suitable for beach, golf, tennis, skiing, and other sports with welded visor for golf tees or flies, offered in many colors.
Durable 12 inch plastic records feature Goldilocks and other favorites plus stage props for reenactments. Created by an educator, the colorful three dimensional cutouts and vivid storytelling make these tale sets one of the season’s most original toys.
A molded plastic dispenser for infant use simplifies dosing with one hand. It self seals, spills are prevented, and a swing cover guards the top from dust. Gentle pressure saturates the cotton with the reservoir contents, available in nursery pink or blue.
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