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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1950
Page
1
Nylon-bristled brushes offer smoother finishes and easier cleaning for home painting. Use multiple brush sizes from 4 to 5 inches for walls and floors, sash and trim brushes for narrow surfaces, and oval round-handled brushes for fine work. Start center and brush out, then tip bristles to smooth. paint underside and legs first on furniture.
Advice on selecting proper street and lawn trees, noting risks of fast growing species. Recommends oaks, sugar and red maples, dogwoods, Japanese maple, redbud, and discusses planting depth for peonies, watering violets, and rose care with guidance to obtain Cornell and American Rose Society materials.
A home tip explains whitening an enameled pot by adding half a cup of laundry bleach, filling the pan with water, and letting it stand for 24 hours to brighten the interior.
Learn economical home dyeing and tinting to refresh curtains and fabrics. Use a non porous dishpan, all purpose dye, and careful steps to avoid streaks. Dissolve dye in hot water, strain, immerse fabric, rinse in cool water, roll and hang to dry, iron while damp.
A group of 11 year olds discuss their teacher Miss Tennent and a teacher’s anger, while practical guidance on choosing chairs stresses comfort, size, and design. The piece notes adults often err in anger and urges teaching proper behavior to children for better learning.
A damaged OCR fragment describes steam softening cereals and rice by immersing food upside down in water for a few minutes, noting the steam heats and swells the items.
A cheerful Mother's Day idea suggests a breakfast in bed ensemble including a bed jacket a folding breakfast tray pastel china and matching napkins and doilies. The piece promotes pooling family resources for a complete tray setup with color coordinated china and bed attire.
Mushrooms should be cooked swiftly over low heat to prevent overgrowth and preserve texture. Quick cooking helps maintain flavor and moisture, avoiding soggy or tough results.
The column offers gift suggestions for graduates that are personal yet lasting, highlighting items like an umbrella, a charm, an evening bag, jewelry, or a powder box with initials. It also guides on accepting a date by phone or in person, advising to confirm date, time, and activity and to end with appreciation.
Reader asks Miss Blair for tips on shortening cotton skirts without full rework. Suggestions include sewing tucks near hems or cutting and binding with braid or embroidery, plus choosing darker, flattering playshoes and pumps with medium heels for heavy figures and thick ankles.
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