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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1950
Page
3
Advice column explores a girl's conflict with her boyfriend's father who restricts visits to curb temptation. The father acts from experience, aiming to protect his son, while the girl weighs fairness and the impact on their two year relationship.
A social riff explores how women seek understanding and attention when asking for advice, the allure of flattery, and the hidden costs of fashion and reputation. It notes women balance personal strategy with inner discontent, while men are urged to read beyond surface behavior.
A wife named Louise wins Jim’s friends by quiet, thoughtful acts. She isn’t flashy but proves a good, unpretentious partner who opens her home and supports Jim, letting him shine while she stays steady. Over time, she earns acceptance and admiration from his circle.
A typed excerpt offers a DIY approach to cat care focusing on making a wooden scratching post to protect furniture. It describes cutting a 14 inch square base, attaching a 4 inch post, weighing the stand, and securing it with cement and felt, plus covering with burlap to blend with furnishings.
A garbled advertisement promotes a crochet pattern and “twenty cents” price via mail order from The Trox Recent Household Arts Dept. It claims the pattern prevents infection and includes needles, embroidery, and accessories. The text names Alice Brooks and urges quick, mail-in payment to a New York address.
Advice on cleaning a home before moving in. Emphasizes cleaning to remove dust, moldings, and debris to ensure a fresh start and reduce post move clutter. Notes that moving will be simpler with a tidy space.
A London housewife and psychologist discuss how keeping a diary or mental list of a partner's faults worsens quarrels. The habit turns every dispute into a review of past wrongs, making reconciliation hard. Advocates suggest wiping the slate clean after each quarrel to heal.
Advice on suppressing cooking smells in homes. Use direct stove venting above the range, impervious clay tile surfaces, and portable or wall mounted fans to exhaust vapors. Include moisture removal via exhaust under windows and easy garbage disposal to curb lingering odors.
Using old accessories can create a mellow look in a modern room. Arrange old china plates on the wall, use sugar bowls or tureens as plant containers, and place antique saucers as ash trays. Hang an old clock above the fireplace and complete with fine prints.
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