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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1960
Page
1
A reader query covers removing mushrooms and toadstools from lawns and aphid issues on African violets. Advice includes soil treatment with iron sulfate or mercury compounds, mechanical removal, and notes on drainage and ventilation for violets. For hedges, guidance suggests trimming privet to a third to half, no double staggered planting, and fall trimming reduces future height while maintaining dense growth.
A man recounts advice from marriage counselor Jake that led to trouble with a rich widow. He admits trying to charm others to provoke jealousy, confessing to the counselor who then prescribes tranquilizers and a lawyer, culminating in the widow exposing his schemes.
Pattern details describe No. B15 with Patt Ramaj in sizes 9 to 18 and bust measurements. Instructions include fabric yardage for 33 inch material, top order price of 35 cents, and mailing address for Sue Burnett at The Troy Record, with a request for the Fall and Winter 0 issue of Basic Fashion pattern book.
One of the biggest mistakes teenagers make is aiming for a big date in new dress and shoes. Try wearing them at home first to check comfort and fit. If issues appear, exchange items to avoid fashion disasters and save the evening.
A rough OCR fragment notes colorless polish being more practical for everyday wear. The text hints at improving appearance, practicality, and potential police or dress code context. It mentions choosing colorless polish for safety and versatility in various occasions and personal grooming.
Short stockings that are too short in the foot can cause more discomfort than shoes that do not fit. Proper fit requires stockings to be about a half inch longer than the longest toe for comfort.
A home decorating note explains color tricks to alter perceived room size. Light fabrics and textures can enlarge furniture, while dark shades slim it. Painting ceilings orange or red lowers perceived height, and blue or green recedes to expand space. use pale walls with slightly deeper blue or green doors for an open feel.
The writer recalls a year old grant daughter visiting with parents, highlighting simple joys. Describes Gail’s playful game, sand and water pleasures, appetite, and the delight of her first steps, reflecting on small parental satisfactions.
Sake stuffed onions are a pleasing change in the vegetable fare. Steam peeled onions until tender, remove centers, fill with bread crumb stuffing, scatter grated cheese, and bake in a moderate oven. A maple sugar sweet toast melts in the oven for a quick treat. Freeze advice warns against freezing potatoes, alone or with other foods, as they become watery.
A reflection on a child’s farewell as a boat pulled away from the dock. The mother supported the child who leaned toward the onlookers, extending a tiny gesture across about 20 feet of water. Small moments like this become the spice of memory.
Fur lined wraps dominate the season with short haired furs inside jackets for a slim look. New colors and muted panels appear for evening and sports wear while mauve, raspberry and yellow hints move from spring to fall as vibrant options.
Guidance emphasizes keeping the top part of the body high without overdoing it, lifting from the hips to reduce strain. It advises a steady, conscious effort despite initial stiffness, aiming for a natural, relaxed posture.
A quirky recipe notes pineapple waffles with a playful tone about a complacent woman. It includes ingredients like sifted enriched flour lemon rind pineapple milk and eggs, with directions to beat egg whites bake and serve with butter and syrup.
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