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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1946
Page
3
The Department of Agriculture advises thorough drying to prevent mildew in homes during damp warm periods. Ventilate by opening windows, use electric fans, and keep closets dry. remove moisture with calcium chloride and ensure fabrics are fully dry before washing. Store away damp fabrics and treat susceptible textiles with protective agents to resist mildew.
A long cryptic bridge discussion from a plane voyage on the Pacific coast is recounted. Pall Phoma of Pittsburg points to partner signals and the test trick, explaining how North should read dummy and avoid misreads. The discourse touches on plays with diamonds and the consequences of misreading partners’ signals, noting potential missteps by South and the impact on contract success.
The article highlights metal slat awnings as a durable exterior shade option offering adjustable positions to regulate light and heat, with Venetian blind roots and side supports for winter and year round use. It notes ease of cleaning, weather resistance, and the advantage of air circulation, while mentioning price ranges and size variation.
Fashion preview highlights a line of tailored dresses and dinner gowns in gunmetal, silver, navy with high waistlines, slashed pockets, and ermine trim. Jackets are long to cover hips. velvet abel and embroidered blouses accompany ensembles. Also notes the first public memorial for George Washington near the Raleigh Capitol.
A vintage home feature article argues inviting front doors attract guests and curb back door usage. It suggests widening the entry, adding steps to the front, careful planting, and accessible design to encourage visitors to stop at the front door rather than the back.
The article describes Lucite acrylic furniture now available in wall cabinets, coffee tables, and étagères with shatter-resistant, light reflecting designs. It notes two decorative styles, one with three upright strips and curls, another with a curved four-part shaft, and highlights suitability for living rooms and display shelves.
A shopper explains how high prices make no dent in his budget as scarce goods drive purchases. He believes scarcity alters value perception, while his partner Magna remains skeptical. The account contrasts consumer behavior amid inflation and limited availability.
Readable text describes embroidery patterns for brides and homemaking, with transfer patterns and measurements, and promotes a new needlework book. It mentions pattern numbers, pattern transfer sizes, coats for doin pattyen, and a 93 year old book priced at a fraction, plus free patterns and illustrations.
Angelo Patri argues children should win by merit and learn to refuse gambling temptations. He condemns prize money, games of chance, and prizes tied to luck, urging moral, mental, and physical development through honest effort and service. He warns against gambling's damage to character and family welfare.
Fashion notes praise white summer prints as cooling and versatile. Designers cite white dresses and accessories as essential for hot weather, with airy sleeves and light fabrics shaping wardrobes. retailers promote white ensembles to reflect heat and stay comfortable.
A fragmented statement questions worth and reward earned through clerical work and skill, contrasting legitimate gain with chance, though the text remains unclear and incomplete for concrete facts or a named subject.
A quirky, dense article discusses making green salads with raw vegetables, herbs, and a French dressing. It covers potato salads, tomato and cucumber accents, herbs, and vinegar dressings, emphasizing health and home cooking for summer meals. It mentions mixing seasoned potatoes with greens, adding chives, peas, and other vegetables for balance, and notes portability and freshness as benefits.
Household care guidance warns in hot weather to conserve cotton items and towels. It stresses washing towels carefully, avoiding waste, and coordinating detergent use while avoiding borrowing or misusing cloths.
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