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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1949
Page
16
Prominent drapery makers and fabric houses unite to supply unlined draw draperies in single to triple widths. Traverse rods and easy-to-install hardware meet varied needs as fabric textures emphasize durability and soft texture for living rooms and bedrooms.
At a big gathering for an out of town guest you arrive without meeting the honoree. Advise the hostess you have not yet met the guest and request an introduction to ensure you are presented.
The article promotes a well balanced lunch daily. It recommends soup with milk sandwiches of meat or fish a vegetable or salad and a fruit with dessert as a nutritious mid day meal.
The article notes fall fashion trends in sweaters and knitwear with emphasis on ribbing for better fit and styling. It highlights navy blue ribbed designs, crocheted lace sleeves, and vivid jewel tones. It mentions cashmere pullovers and cardigans featuring ribbed cuffs necklines and waistbands and describes contrasting color sets.
Braising is a moist heat method suited for less tender cuts like beef pork chops and veal. The process browns the meat then simmered in liquid creates a rich color flavor and tender texture. Sauces from pan drippings add meat flavor and value.
If you are serving salmon steaks for a family supper, allow about one third of a pound per serving. The steaks pair well with sour cream flavored with onion juice and salt.
Cook Ernest G. Osborne offers advice on minimizing waste by reheating leftovers properly. He warns against overcooking and excess water which dulls flavor and suggests using a porcelain enameled double boiler to heat foods evenly with little liquid. He recommends reheating vegetables and meats gently with a touch of butter or cream and serving immediately.
A brief note on social development urges guiding youngsters to see why people act as they do. By recognizing others feelings from an early age, children learn empathy, reducing hostility and grudges, and building smoother interactions with authority figures like police.
A historic supper menu lists a three vegetable plate with pudding broiled tomato spinach vinaigrette and snap beans and pairs it with a broccoli side and a gingerbread and apples dessert suggestion reflecting traditional hearty finishes.
A read fragment suggests using baking soda sprinkled on a clean damp cloth to wipe the interior of a refrigerator. The text also includes a garbled instruction to spread or rub the solution over surfaces, though exact phrasing is incomplete.
Advice column guidance on managing an unwelcome male guest at a girl's home. The reader asks how to set boundaries without upset. The reply urges direct, polite dismissal and suggests inviting the suitor to leave when appropriate. It also advises respecting the girl's choices and focusing on pleasant, engaging dates.
Offers pattern 7424 in multiple sizes for quilted fabric projects. Includes easy-to-follow directions and needlework guidance. Send twenty cents for pattern to The Troy Record Household Arts Dept, P O Box 165, Chelsea Station, New York. Also promotes a needlework catalog and a 109 design book with free pattern.
A kitchen note warns chefs to tease greens and salads gently or risk bruising leaves and breaking up ingredients. The guidance emphasizes minimal handling to preserve texture and appearance.
A Fifth Avenue showcase by Bergdorf Goodman presents fall and winter attire emphasizing personal style over fashion dictates. Designers emphasize trimming and accessories with outfits ranging from brown wool suits and red accents to sleek velvet jackets and pale pink details, highlighting shoulder-baring necklines and short hemlines while maintaining elegance.
The fall fabric collection favors small patterns and softer colors to back furnishings rather than dominate rooms. Designers note a move away from large scale prints toward understated designs to complement living and dining areas. Colors highlight blues reds and greens inspired by Chinese decor trends.
An old housewarming style note describes perfuming clothes, towels, and bed linens with scented soaps and bath preparations. It suggests scenting personal effects like lingerie and husband’s items to create a lasting fragrance aura throughout the home.
A scraped onion, a dash of Worcestershire, and prepared mustard boost many sauces. A tablespoon of sweet pickle relish adds tang if the sauce accompanies a dish.
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