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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1950
Page
3
New upholstery fabrics introduce nubby tweed textures such as herringbone and salt end pepper weaves in varied colors. Rayon tatine gives a hand loomed tweed feel, with forest greens and chartruse shown on armchairs and sofas. These durable fabrics blend with gray mahogany black and lacquered woods, suitable for modern or traditional rooms.
Parents worried about children chewing wooden toys are advised to apply thin coats of white shellac to playthings. Shellac creates a rough surface and resists splinters, while being non toxic. It is durable and can withstand substantial chewing before penetration.
A fragmented guide describes using a light rubber play ball to trim hips waist and chest through standing squats arm stretches and torso twists. It advises positions with legs together arms overhead or extended and emphasizes rhythm breathing and consistency for body shaping.
Spring fashion returns with latticed shoes, platforms, and slingbacks. The piece notes comfort and style, detailing open backs, slim platforms, and cutwork leather, plus new vamp ornaments and color variety for warm weather trends.
Floral bracelets made from real or imitation flowers offer a finishing touch for evening wear. Detach a corsage, preserve the florist wire and ribbon, and wrap stems with flexible wire around a velvet ribbon. Tie a flat bow, or finish ends with welt ribbon for a waist or arm accent. Substitute thread if using fake flowers and hew to harmonizing colors.
Tables versatile for lamps and magazines rise in design. A window bench portable model shows the trend. Low chests and cabinets hide beneath windows and align in rows to create extra space and style at the foot of the bed.
Planning a garden is complex and personal. A garden reflects the owner’s taste and personality, demanding careful preparation. Many people outline an ambitious program on paper, then struggle to execute it, risking an overgrown, under tended result.
Dr Ernest G Osborne reflects on child manners teaching third year old Andy to say sorry after disputes and suggests dont rely on rote phrases. He shifts to practical parenting tips, then pivots to garden planning emphasizing manageable work, quiet realism, and aligning space with family outdoor life.
Teenagers favor cardigans and T shirts as spring and summer essentials. Cardigans layer with skirts, shorts, and midriff tops, offered in cotton knits with buttons, ribbons, and pearl accents. T shirts evolve with necklines, dolman sleeves, waist shaping, and bright colors like navy red and white. Active wear includes striped jerseys for sports. fleece back sweatshirts add warmth with patch pockets.
A reader seeks guidance on handling tease and blush responses, urging the element of humor to defuse torment. The column then offers dating timing tips for asking a girl to a movie and how to respond after a date with polite closure and a plan for a second date.
Promote colorfully themed Mexican scenes for clothes and linens. Includes pattern 744 with transfers and motifs, simple instructions for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and weaving. Send twenty cents to Troy Ber ford in New York for pattern and catalogue, with plain address and customer details.
Good in. Salads Use onions for delicious flavor in green salads. Let the sliced onion stand in French dressing a while before mixing with the salad.
The article describes spruce gall aphids causing pineapple shaped galls on spruces with two species, discusses life cycle and control measures including nicotine sulfate and DDT. It covers African violets care, transplanting in bloom, forcing blooms with aluminum sulfate, and mulching tips. Also notes evergreen winter burning from drought, and guidance on tree peonies and flowering bulbs including planting and care tips.
An article touts a new line of all purpose serving trays praised for durability and beauty. The trays resist acids alkalies grease and boiling water, featuring color plated plastic surfaces with wood grain patterns and satin finished aluminum edges with curved handles and pedestals.
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