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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1949
Page
1
An elaborate canopy crib design offers a stylish alternative to a bassinet. Describes fabric needs seven yards of light material plus lining and trim, plus a metal frame. Provides step by step assembly and finishing details for side curtains and ruffles, with tuning for even gathers and decorative bows.
Trench root crops three feet wide and deep store well through winter with layered straw soil and soil on top. Save garden soil now for bulbs and potting mix. African Violets need light feeding and modest pots. Pruning rules warn against stubs and aggressive cuts. Houseplants need space and proper watering cues.
Jean and Jack lose their car when Jean’s friend’s breakup leaves them stranded. They join two other couples who share rides, forcing them into late parking dates. Jean fears hurting Jack and family while navigation shifts to group outings. The piece urges choosing independent travel or partners who respect limits.
A fashion article by Beth Blair discusses winter silhouettes featuring shorter coats over slim skirts with boxy flare and fur or alpaca linings. Readers submit wardrobe questions about altering a knee-length coat, fitted top, and four-gore skirt to create wearable ensembles.
A dated feature describes TV era hostess outfits from simple gowns to lounging pajamas and television capes. It notes materials like tissue satin jersey velvet and taffeta, with gold braids and belts, plus practical designs for serving during broadcasts and prize fights.
Dr Ernest G Osborne discusses high schools establishing nursery schools to give teens experience with young children. He cites benefits for future teachers and parents, notes some boys participate, and urges communities to support such programs as part of education for family life.
A New York hair stylist emphasizes tailoring coiffures to face shapes to flatter features. He surveys round square diamond oblong and other shapes, advising adjustments in fullness height and parting to achieve an oval contour. Women should choose length and style by what enhances beauty rather than trends.
A brief essay extols the plastic shower cap as a practical gift for modern women. It highlights its looseness, ease of use, and ability to protect curls from moisture. It suggests repurposing refrigerator caps as head coverings and notes the versatility of transparent plastic for keeping hair dry in baths.
Test padding in a good suit describes shoulder padding materials of fine lightweight cotton that feel soft and flexible. It explains interlining by bending the collar corner to see if it flips back into place, and notes trouser pockets and facing use firm cotton twill with a leather.
Shellac offers a thin coat that preserves wallpaper colors while making walls washable with a damp cloth. Once applied as a thin overcoat, shellac protects surfaces from fingerprints and moisture, yet remains durable and color stable over time. It is an old resin used for wall, furniture, and finish work, valued for its restraint against cracking and wear.
An OCR fragment discusses moth deterrents and mothproofing in garment packs and jackets, mentioning packing methods and care to prevent moth damage. The text is incomplete with garbled phrases, hindering clear interpretation of any concrete actions or brands.
A fragment describes hot sausage muffins aimed at a hearty meal. It notes bulk pork sausage and suggests appealing, easy preparation, with bits of garbled text indicating a breakfast or meal context.
Dress up your home with crocheted doilies and pineapple designs. The Pineapple design is shown in large XoM cotton with detailed directions and improved pattern visuals. Send twenty cents for pattern to The Tre Records, New York, including name and address for pattern number. A book of crochet knitting and embroidery patterns offered with a free pattern in the book.
An all day wardrobe of Digi-styts at budget prices—shoe lines from top designers translated into affordable footwear. The range includes flats, mid heels, platforms, open and closed toes, and ankle lace styles in velvety suedes calfskin and exotic skins. Color offerings highlight black, brown, taupe, wine tones and metallics suitable for winter wear.
Dinner ideas offer alternative kabob combinations using lamb cubes with tomato and onion, frankfurters with pearl onions and bacon, pineapple with ham, or liver with mushrooms and bacon. Brush skewers with melted butter or oil and cook on a broiler rack at moderate heat.
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