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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1949
Page
3
A reader asks how to handle a spendthrift husband who buys luxury items while she pins pennies. Advice suggests trying a part time job and saving earnings, or convincing him to see future benefits, though some men resist saving and a wife's penny-pinching may be wasted without his buy-in.
A reader notes proper response to compliments from outsiders and warns against denigrating a family member. The piece contrasts a rude reaction with a polite alternative and emphasizes courteous behavior at home.
Garden notes discuss vines for walls and privacy including silver lace vine wisteria Boston ivy and Dutchman's Pipe. Autumn coloration Explained by leaf chemistry and weather boosting reds and golds across maples oaks and sumacs. African violets care tips advise moderate watering fresh air morning watering and light management for buds and flowering.
A lively Halloween party guide suggests playful games to entertain guests. Teams search for orange and black strings, untangling a mystery tale, assembling a long list, and performing silly race-based stunts with props while keeping the fun light and chaotic.
A new device recycles small soap scraps into usable lather. A durable net bag made of twisted paper cord euphenezed with neoprene catches soap pieces. The bag attaches to a faucet, allows rinsing and rubbing to produce suds, and keeps bits from slipping away. It aims to reduce waste and ease dishwashing and shower cleaning.
The article reviews a thirty year study at the National Hospital for Speech Disorders in New York City led by Dr. James Sennett Greene. It links stuttering to emotional factors and personality traits, notes a wide patient base including 300 GI referrals from the Veterans Administration, and describes parental guidance and supportive therapies as central to treatment.
article notes lighter woods like oak and pine dominate this season with space saving designs. New pine pieces include a drop leaf extension table for compact spaces and a two section buffer with a hatch top for storage and display in small to large apartments.
An analysis of evolving parent child dynamics notes that many adults in their thirties feel pressure from parents to conform at home. It argues mutual respect for maturity sustains friendly, understanding relations and reduces friction as children establish autonomy.
An item advertises crochet pattern 7493 with easy charts and photos, claiming improved directions for home use. It requests twenty cents, lists a print address in Ohio New York, and mentions Alice Emnok Needlework Catalog with 109 designs and free prints by mail. The language imitates a catalog notice for selling knitting and crochet patterns.
A disjointed column discusses beauty routines and nail care. It mentions women avoiding visible damage to nails and maintaining a polished appearance. The piece hints at societal expectations of grooming and personal upkeep.
A reader asks Miss Blair for practical remodeling tips to lengthen cotton and corduroy dresses for two rapidly growing daughters. Suggestions include adding wide bands, midriff inserts, salvaging dress tops as blouses, and matching hats and mitts to coordinate outfits for fall and winter wear.
In West Hartford the prosecutor Pasquale Jerardi sought a continuance. The judge, Fred Ruodbaken, noted he must appear as a witness in New Haven on Saturday in a Yale case against an unnamed party.
Dr Wikmer L. Allison, 79, pioneer Fort Worth psychiatrist, died yesterday. He was father of golfer William Allison Jr of Houston a former top ranking No. 35 and Davis Cup tennis player Davis Cup player.
The article describes fashion details for outerwear and accessories including taffeta velvet veparates, fitted bodices, and decorative trims. It notes color options like rich vivid hues, navy, black, and pale pink, with emphasis on glamour and new lines for fall attire.
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