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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
22
Elasticized bathing suits gain popularity among young water enthusiasts this summer. The fabric features shirring and tank top designs that adjust to figures from tots to teens, reducing adjustments and popped fastenings. Novel colors and fabrics like terry, nylon acetate, and velvet enhance shorewear with matching beach coats often available.
Vermicelli refers to a cord like braid used in dress trimmings. The design imitates the pasta name, is long and continuous, stitched in wiggly patterns, and usually matches the dress color. Beading also appears, as seen on a blue crepe after five dress with vermicelli on sleeves and shoulders.
A shopper reports saving time on laundry using No-Rinse Surf. Clothes dried soft and white with a sweet clean scent after air drying. A mother notes dresses iron crisply and colors stay clear, praising the product as a family affair.
Early manuscripts dating to 2630 B C and 2300 B C reveal ancient Egyptian manners. Ptah-Hotep and other writers advise guests to speak to the host, avoid gossip, keep eyes from wandering, and show restraint at meals. Modern readers find much of this etiquette still relevant.
A sewing pattern notice describes a summer outfit with a 2 piece cape and button-on cape, includes sizes 1% to 12, and asks readers to send 25 cents in coins plus self addressed disk to Sue Burnett at The Tony Record New York for pattern details. The ad notes the issue contains fabric news fashion tips and pattern information.
A fragmentary note describes a wall design improving stability by extending chains and seilers to keep a gap between the wall and components. It highlights maintenance effort and the aim to preserve wall integrity while reusing parts amid constraints.
A bright, crisp vanity skirt enhances the bedroom air for summer with simple or elaborate styles. Suitable fabrics include organdy, dotted Swiss, net, and sheer cottons, trimmed with ribbons and bows. Attach with thumbtacks and binding. consider tiered ruffles, scalloped or shirred tops, and a stiff heading for structure.
Summer travelers can pack more wardrobe variety with small accessories. Artificial flowers and scarves add sprightly touches to outfits, using stems as cuff links, pins on collars or hats, and paired scarves to create ensemble effects on dresses and tailored costumes.
A brief guidance warns not to mix small amounts of leftover milk with fresh milk. Use it up for drinking or in a cooked dish to avoid spoilage or quality loss.
Elizabeth Woodward advises a reader on dating tensions with a protective mother and a shy boyfriend. The column suggests easing entry for the suitor, fostering a friendly mother son dynamic, and rationing dates to avoid hurting others feelings while fielding a country dating dilemma and a lack of transportation.
A passage from a family scrapbook describes the Browns walking in a park. Mary Anne, tall for her age, is teased by Mrs Snyder about her height while Mrs Brown tries to respond kindly. The piece reflects on tact in grownups remarks about children and the impact on their feelings.
The article discusses furnishing older homes with traditional furniture. It recommends reproductions from 18th and early 19th century English and American styles such as Queen Anne, Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, the Adams and Duncan Phyfe. These pieces soften interiors and suit limited spaces while preserving period charm.
Advice on improving posture for women discusses straightening the body from heel to toe and keeping abdomen flat with feet and knees aligned. It warns against overcorrecting, notes benefits of reduced fatigue, better breathing, and smoother blood flow, and emphasizes relaxed confidence while sitting and standing.
Emily Kimbrough, noted author and lecturer, headlines a publicity push for Blue Bonnet Margarine. The ad extols its summer flavor, rich nutrition, and versatility for table use on bread and vegetables, highlighting a yellow Quick bag and quick-melt appeal.
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