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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1949
Page
3
Chrome pieces emerge from kitchen use and move into living dining spaces as modern architecture favors metal furniture. Improved design, color, and texture, along with practical features like extendable tables and deep upholstery, make chrome attractive for contemporary interiors.
An etiquette note describes handling a social introduction when one name is forgotten. It advises apologizing for the lapse to proceed with introducing two people who should meet, framing memory gaps as polite honesty rather than avoidance.
An advertisement extols Brownatone a home hair tint that allegedly provides a range of shades from blonde to black in a single apply. It claims no waiting no repeated applications and a natural look with no skin irritation supported by broad claims and a money back promise.
The article offers fall care tips for gladiolus and tulips, including when to dig and cure corms, dusting bulbs with insecticide, and planting tulips in pots. It also covers blanching celery, rooting cuttings, resetting lily of the valley, and iris nutrition and disease prevention. It ends with house plant care for calla lilies and general feeding advice.
An article guides Elizabeth Woodward on planning a Hallowe'en gathering with a theme of disguises based on song titles. Guests wear simple props and guessed clues drive mingling, with prizes for sociability and correct costumes.
The article explains using nut oils such as pecan and walnut to revive scratched varnish on natural wood finishes like mahogany and cherry. It suggests applying the oil along scratches, then rubbing until darkened, and finishing with a dry cloth. It also discusses color-matching techniques for various wood tones and describes fashion designs related to fall styles and tailored coats.
Learn to identify wood type and label certification such as mahogany and walnut. Check corner blocks for rigidity, drawer guides for smooth action, dust panels, and dovetailed parts. Seek fine smooth finishes, hand rubbed gloss, lacquer resistance, and buy from reputable stores with honesty as a priority.
Unusual triangular crochet set offers texture variety suited for chairs or buffers. Pattern 7112 features easy charts and photos with complete directions. Send twenty cents to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept for pattern details and a print catalog with 108 designs including henna inspired pieces.
Smaller homes replace formal dining rooms with a nook or dining area connected to the living room near the kitchen. Use integrated furniture and color coordination to avoid a separate dining room look. Consider wallpaper or contrasting wall colors, and use a rug that harmonizes with the living area. A rubber mat at the sink helps prevent glass breakage.
The piece discusses parenting as children age from infancy to adolescence and how mothers and fathers cope with rising independence. It emphasizes maternal involvement and emotional guidance as essential to healthy maturation and avoiding prolonged childish dependence.
A short note describes a popular femme fashion trend and its appeal in a casual tone. Names and places are unclear, but the text hints at a fashion item or style gaining attention among readers.
The article suggests furnishing with individual pieces around a chosen bed. It highlights bed styles like pew headboard beds and four poster beds, notes bedspreads as key to decor, and discusses fabric choices from masculine corduroy to feminine satin and chintz.
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