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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
2
Household guidance urges maintenance of bedding and sleep gear to reduce marital rifts. Topics include rotating mattresses, airing rooms, vacuum cleaning, avoiding rug beaters, proper laundry practices, and replacing worn feather pillows and sagging springs to ensure rest and harmony.
The piece notes the shift from silent children to active participation at meals. The Browns model a balanced approach with each member bringing a topic, including Tad the four year old, who comments on nursery school. The family enjoys round-the-table conversations as a shared highlight.
Liquid plant boosters mix easily and cost little and can be used before planting or during slow growth. Gladiolus pests include thrips and the oyster shell scale on lilacs and shrubs. DDT dust or spray with wettable DDT and lime sulfur sprays help control them. Free poinsettia culture leaflets offered by The Green Thumb.
Velvet returns as a mid summer trend led by Mack with blues whites and bright colors. Designers pair velvet belts with cotton dresses and velvet touches with linen. Hat shapes range from cloche to helmet with visored capes and travel folds popular for vacations and weddings.
Choose velvet caps, capes, toss-on coats, and velvet belts to complement your velvet hat. Velvet cuffs can be added to gloves for a coordinated look, even if velvet items are scarce. A matching velvet hat alone can suffice, creating a smart, period-appropriate outfit.
A reader advised methods to hide uneven tan lines from sun exposure. Suggestions include using sheer shawls or wraps, hemming chiffon or organza scarves, blending suntan makeup to soften the line, or waiting for the sun to even out the shade. For immediate need, cover dark areas with a towel during bathing and wear long sleeves.
Metal feet save rugs as universal joint floor guides fit chrome legs and set on the base, aligning perpendicular to floors regardless of leg slant. A hard rubber insert also protects rugs by fitting inside the chair leg, avoiding wear and marred floors.
Advice on writing thank you notes promptly after receiving gifts. Emphasizes personal, handwritten acknowledgments mentioning the gift, how it will be used, and sincere gratitude. Recommends conservative stationery, dark ink, legible writing, and avoiding forms or typing.
The article advises careful planning for a new kitchen, outlining essential and extra items, and recommending matching sets. It explores material pros like aluminum glass stainless steel and copper, emphasizes durable design, tight lids cool handles and practical storage, and notes brides increasingly request pots and pans as gifts.
A reader asks how to respond when classmates mock them in Sunday School. The advice suggests confronting the behavior politely after class, avoiding public clashes, and using a booklet to gain courage. The column also offers guidance on coping with a lost close friend and expanding social circles.
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