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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
2
Article by ETHEL W. SAMSON advises integrating pictures with room color and furniture during redecorating. It covers selecting date and style, matching painting colors to upholstery, avoiding clutter, and proper framing and matting to enhance the artwork and overall decor.
A teenager’s letter on hairbrush spanking prompts a flood of responses from teens and adults. Some condemn the method as sadistic and inappropriate while others argue mild corporal punishment can correct childish conduct and restore family order.
A guide lists several dressings for cole slaw. Options include whipped cream dressing caraway or celery seeds paprika and a handful of raisins. The text presents varied flavors to change the slaw profile.
A plastic sugar plum tree decor extends from a crystal colored styrene branch structure. It holds gum drops for children and olives and pickled items for adults, forming a fairyland centerpiece for party tables.
Readers are asked to send twenty cents for a crochet or needlework pattern by mail to The Troy Yard, 99 Household Arts Dept. P.O. Box 168, Old Chessn tation, New York. Include name address zones and pattern amount.
University of California survey of 600 coed reveals 98 percent rank comfort as the most important factor when buying shoes. Men show lower emphasis while price is a minor concern for a small share of female students. Experts note a link between comfortable leather shoes and healthy posture, citing cases of foot relief through low heel Oxford styles.
A new spacesaving refrigerator tray sets using five flexible odorless non toxic polyethylene containers that resist oils and moisture. Clear styrene provides rigidity for nesting and visibility while a three compartment tray serves as a relishes and hors d oeuvres dish.
Fragmented OCR text shows a community scrapbook by Dr Ernest Osborne with scattered notes on neighbors and domestic scenes. It hints at preteen life, baking, tea, and local gatherings amid garbled passages and missing context.
Cupid returns as a symbol of romance with over 100 new Valentine designs ending a decade of waning popularity. The piece traces Cupid from ancient legends through medieval love notes to Victorian era flourish and later vinegar valentines, noting a revival in tender verses this year.
The line ranges from narrow sheath silhouettes to wide circular skirts for spring and summer 1960. Daywear includes tweed and gray flannel suits with blouses, while jackets extend the figure. Evening wear shows fringed crepe gowns and dotted net with starched chiffon. A gold mole coat with red plaid lining adds luxe fur.
A playful note blends cooking tips for double stuffed pork chops with a humorous Cupid motif. It describes browning chops, stuffing, and cooking until done, then shifts to a playful nod to Valentine’s Day with Cupid resuming his place on the pedestal to target unguarded hearts.
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