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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
19
A writer laments modern houses for sacrificing sentimentality and storage of past treasures. He recalls grandmothers saving scrapbooks, heirlooms, and childhood objects that connect grandchildren to earlier generations. He argues today’s design prioritizes efficiency over leaving artifacts for tomorrow’s descendants.
Amateur needlework notice offers a crochet and knitting pattern with pineapple and spider web designs. Instructions include charts and photos, priced at twenty cents, with request for name address zone and pattern number from readers in New York.
Reader asks about white accessories pairing with cottons and light tones for summer. The suggestion favors white accents with natural or temperate tones, plus options like white straw belts and sleeveless blouses. Miss Blair also explains alterations to stitching details for a two piece spong suit to prevent wrinkling and stretching.
Practical gardening notes on rose care including disease prevention and spray schedules for Black spot and powdery mildew, plus asparagus cutting methods and stump removal. Advice covers rose pruning, sulfur and formate mixes, and fall and spring care. Also guidance for blueberries and soil amendments with contact for free Rose Guide.
A reader asks about curfews and dating when parents are away. The columnist advises flexible plans to fit evenings with parents home, suggests early shows or visiting a friend, and encourages proposing alternatives to keep dates chaperoned and discreet.
The piece notes checking each closet for adequate light during spring cleaning and suggests residential lighting specialists recommend a minimum wattage for closets. It juxtaposes this with a narrative of a student’s after school routine and evolving social life, moving from home to evenings out and dating.
Keep a heat lamp ready for fast warming on chilly spring days. The infrared bulb provides clean heat for people and items, with portable holders or a simple lamp to hold it. Use a hard glass bulb to prevent breakage from splashing water.
Summer fashion hints arrive with new swim suits featuring built in bras high waisted lines and trouser pleats. Designers favor sleek lines over frou-frou details the garcon suit uses a fly front and white bra top while balloon sleeves and a beach coat add topside interest.
The guide describes facial exercises to erase wrinkles around the mouth and forehead for women over 40. It suggests opening the mouth wide, closing over the teeth, and repeatedly smoothing lines. Forehead lines are reduced by pressing the skin up with hands and pulling down with muscles. It notes adhesive patches may prevent frowning but only in private, not remove existing lines.
A practical note outlines a cream sauce using well flavored stock or broth and a small amount of ink. The recommended ratio is about one part salt broth to one half part ink, yielding a balanced, flavorful coating for squid preparations.
The article reflects on home remedies and parental observations as early health care, noting that signs like fever or behavior changes can alert parents to illness. It contrasts old goose grease and mustard plasters with modern medical advances while urging parental involvement. It ends with a quick dessert topping recipe as a healthy tip.
The article explains using a dominant color, a subordinate shade, and an accent to create harmonious home color schemes. It offers examples like olive green with mustard yellow accents and variations in fabric patterns. Advice covers living rooms, bedrooms, and dress-inspired color plans, emphasizing light versus dark suitability by room orientation.
The 1950s foundation garments promise figure flattering silhouettes for realistic women. Nylon taffeta fabrics and smart elastic design slim the torso and abdomen without boning, emphasizing a long lines and reducing hip friction for a smoother, shapelier look.
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