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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1949
Page
12
A guide by Ethel W. Samson, county home demonstration agent, encourages spring house cleaning through mending linen towels and blankets. It suggests darn techniques for towels, banding edges, adding borders, and repurposing tattered textiles into cloths, baby digs, or blankets. It notes moths may recur and offers simple fixes like binding strips and embroidery to extend fabrics.
An advertisement offers crochet and needlework patterns with charts and photos. It instructs sending twenty cents for the pattern and sixteenth for a catalog, asking for name address zone and pattern lumber details. It mentions Troy Relay and Flatbush stations, Brook Inn 26, N.Y. and Alice Hrovicks, plus free needlework patterns with the book.
A discussion on high fashion in hairdressing notes the average woman seeks wearable styles. Designers like Tamons stress couture twists, while Beavlican urges practicality and easy care. The focus shifts to styles suitable for daily life on Main Street shoppers.
Green Thumb notes calla lilies for apartments with white yellow or pink blooms expected in June. Potting mix bone meal added monthly. keep 65 degree indoor temps and moist soil. avoid chemical fertilizers. Also lists blight resistant pears and apples, sour cherry, peaches plums grapes and small fruits. offers garden guidance and a pest control tip using corrosive sublimate and DDT.
A reflective piece on the end of a steady relationship and how two former lovers cope. The girl longs for freedom to date others while the boy struggles with loss, pride, and lingering memories. It explores practical and emotional reasons to end a steady and the hurt that follows.
To determine if a fabric contains acetate, buy acetone and apply a drop to a hidden area such as an inner seam. If the fabric becomes sticky and then hardens as acetone evaporates, acetate is present. In that case special cleaning methods must be employed.
Tips for choosing and maintaining window shades that resist dust and grime. Practical guidance on materials, cleaning methods, and longevity to keep interiors bright and fresh with less upkeep.
A health note says leafy greens citrus fruits cabbage and other vegetables provide vitamin C. It contrasts fresh seasonal produce with canned or stored fruits and vegetables that lose vitamin C in winter. USDA nutritionists advise more of these foods in late winter and early spring.
The piece surveys spring fashion with plunging necklines and wide sleeves, plus conservative at waist level. White pique collars, varied sleeve treatments, and decorative undergarments or corsets are described, including a convertible surplice neckline and shoulder framing details.
Dr Osborne argues against constant stop commands for young children. He suggests replacing reprimands with engaging substitutions to guide behavior. The piece emphasizes replacing nagging with constructive activities to avoid negative reactions and build cooperation.
A vintage feature touts washable plastics as safe durable nursery aids. It highlights toys bottles and furnishings including light up lamps non spill spoons and baby care items. The piece notes colors safety absence of taste or odor and advises gifts for siblings during the first days at home.
A feature on spring blouse trends highlights practical long sleeve t shirt blouses with back buttons, white embroidery accents, candy bead details, jewel necklines with contrasting color, and extended shoulder lines. Emphasis on washable celanese crepe fabrics, embroidery touches, and care tips for acetate rayon blends.
Tokyo reports a shift as Japanese women become more assertive in pursuing men, sparking concerns among eligible bachelors. War-age male shortages, housing costs, and wedding expenses push marriage plans aside, with typical ceremonies costing around 10000 yen.
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