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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
11
Hair that hugs the head must be sparkling with health and satin-soft. A healthy scalp is essential to a flattering style, with regular cleansing, massage, and conditioning. A new home conditioner promises easy, quick use to refresh and revive dry, dull hair and boost shine before spring.
Instructional piece describes a simple candle making method for children using paraffin and water in a pan. Readers dip wick tied to a stick into melted paraffin, allowing layers to build, color added, and wet transitions between dips. The guide cautions supervising young children due to burn risk.
Elizabeth Woodward advises cautious dating etiquette for meeting a boy at the door and introducing him to the family. She suggests timely readiness, family introductions, and letting parents participate without delaying the evening. For snacks after a game she recommends guiding choices to manage budget and avoid pressure.
Reader letters discuss garment care and dressmaking tips for stockings headdresses and bedspreads with sewing patterns offered. Miss Blair answers questions on hemming trimming and comfort. includes pattern offers and ordering details from a sewing pattern publisher.
French designer Madame Schiaparelli presents her first American collection for spring 1950, blending French and American fabrics in suits and coats. The line emphasizes rounded silhouettes, unpressed seams, hand stitching, and distinctive touches such as slashed sleeves, bold lining colors, and hand-painted buttons to flatter American figures.
A distinctive crocodile feather wallet marketed as a Valentine gift for men highlights imported Brazilian leather. Pearls in the markings resemble baby alligator patterns. a fashion authority notes limited hunting restrictions affect availability and praises Brazil's leather finishing, comparing it to European craft.
A cook explains preserving orange halves by squeezing juice, saving the pulp, and browning the tops under the broiler or in the oven. Almond flavor pairs well with canned red cherries or custard sauce, and the method suits macaroons.
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