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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
12
A vintage care note explains woolen garments matting after multiple washes due to hard water minerals. It recommends using a sodium phosphate product to normalize water hardness, then washing sweaters with the product plus nonox flakes, rinsing in clear water, and air drying to restore softness and color without further felting.
A period tale details travel agencies seeking young women for hostess and sales roles in hotels, department stores, and travel departments. American Express launches a training course for 12 chosen from 400 applicants, offering classroom instruction, behind the scenes hotel and train visits, and three months of practicum before assignment.
Fashion notes preview a fresh teen wardrobe embracing mature silhouettes and bright colors. Descriptions include curved lines, crepe fabrics, and vivid prints, with trends like the Gay 80s revival and vivid yellows paired with fur accents signaling a forward look for spring.
A postwar spring forecast highlights costume flowers and wide belts shaping silhouettes. Designers emphasize texture and deliey of prewar styles with airy brights, belts that slim waists, and ensembles featuring hats, shoes, and jewelry to echo renewed femininity.
A vintage drinking or pouring tip describes using a wooden mitten to seal a bottle opening. Clamp the fingers over the opening and pour slowly, guiding a thin stream into the receptacle. The method, attributed to old-time druggists, aims to prevent spills when no funnel is available.
A rough OCR snippet advertises a cheap pattern titled Made of One Sock for a soft toy doll. It mentions a pattern number 723 and offers crochet and knitting projects, ladies accessories, and home decorations. Address listed is Household Arts Dept, Box 38, New York.
A guide describes using a wax like Jigduct for damp fabrics to iron faster and more evenly. It recommends sprinkling dampened pieces with a spray bottle or improvised tools, then rolling and stacking to distribute moisture. In humid weather, avoid mildew by not leaving clothes rolled or stacked too long.
Gray hair benefits from subtle blue tinting. Wash hair, dissolve blueing in shampoo water, swish until tinted, cover with suds, and rinse. Bluing is gentle on hair and scalp and brightens the overall tone.
Daily after bath care helps prevent rashes and keeps skin supple. Gently rub with a baby lotion blend and mineral oil, then apply in neck creases, diaper area, and between fingers and toes. If a baby resists tub baths, offer a sponge bath for a few days to ease anxiety and reintroduce the tub later.
Southhampton England. Eight servicemen led by white helmeted police carried babies and baggage aboard the liner Argentina for the voyage to homes. Women watched as families moved along the Tidworth ramp amid music and cheers. Veterans and officers assisted as husbands and wives prepared for long separation, with hope the ship’s comfort claims to ease the parting.
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Dr Stamey Thomson, historian at Russell Sage Epicope, authored a recent article in the Bar Eastern Quarterly. The piece, titled The Establishment of the French Protectorate Quet Cain boddin, discusses early Franco protectorate arrangements.
Fashion pages showcase spring outfits including bolero styled dresses and Turkish drape influences. Designers Joe Copeland and Foy-Hee present pieces in gray wool and crepe with bold draped silhouettes. The Nebraska crop list highlights corn, wheat, barley, rye, hay, potatoes, sugar beets, and beans.
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