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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
3
A detailed guide explains measuring chairs, selecting closely woven fabric, and sewing slipcovers. It covers pattern alignment, seam allowances, installing openings, cording or fringes, and finishing with zippers for a neat fit.
A short note suggests revamping an old bathrobe by adding tanic trim and binding edges with blanket binding to refresh its look.
A household feature suggests converting stained cloth and damask into new place mats and napkins. Paint with all purpose dye to create spring colors, pairing pastel designs with exotic china for an attractive tablescape. Adds embroidery and trim for a handmade look.
Quick To Do presents sunsuits for toddlers Amaury and Enay to sew with embroidery options for girls and boys Pattern 167 with transfer sizes 1 2 3 4 includes charts photos and directions Send twenty cents for the pattern to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept Box 182 Flatbush Station Brooklyn N Y Also the Alice Brooks Needlework Catalog offers crochet knitting embroidery quilts toys and a free animal toy pattern for thirteen cents plus a 109 designs illustrated book ready now.
A simple dessert uses packsaxed pine crust and mincemeat. Roll dough thin, cut squares, place a spoon of mincemeat, fold into triangles, seal with a fork, prick the tops, and bake in a hot oven.
Dr Ernest G Osboene advises parents to send a cheerful hospital scrapbook when a child is ill or undergoing treatment. A picture of the family dog or favorite items can comfort the child, ease homesickness, and help nurses provide cooperative care during a hospital stay.
A fashion designer unveils avant garde hosiery including seven tinted nylons, baroque embroidered stockings, and novelty features such as loops, pockets, and detachable toe sections. The collection targets movie studios and bold outfits, promising dramatic effects and functional quirks for sandals and sandals with stockings.
An advice piece explains why families meet girlfriends to judge suitability. It urges boys to involve a girl's family, or invite them to dinner, to form a trusted picture of her background. It offers a booklet titled GAMES for free by sending a stamped envelope to the newspaper.
A makeup tip advises delaying reaching the forehead temple hairline and throat to allow a gradual fade. First application should stop short of the neck line to create a seamless final border. It notes the belief that an electric refrigerator has 1 327 separate parts.
The ad promotes fresh Florida grapefruit as a source of energy from fruit sugars and vitamin C. It claims benefits for lazy appetites and notes mild laxative effects along with other vitamins and minerals.
An article traces headboard evolution from custom pieces to standard stock. It notes cost savings by using headboard beds without full frames, allowing investment in quality mattresses and springs. Headboards are highlighted as versatile decorative focal points for modern bedrooms.
The article describes navy blue wool outfits with Peter Pan collars, royal blue bow accents, and various dressy fabrics. It covers matching handbags, puffed bases, moire fabrics, porcelain floral trims, bib n tuck neckwear, and a navy moleskin jacket with silk braid. It also notes adjustable home furnishings like headboards, bedspreads, dressing tables, and window treatments to create coordinated, adaptable looks.
Mrs Pat OBrien appears in a publicity image as the star wife promotes Blue Bonnet margarine. The ad touts Blue Bonnet as America's quality margarine with flavor nutrition and economy, highlighting its yellow quick bag and claim of rich buttery taste.
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