Fresh fruit push, safe jelly supply this winter
Calcium chlorate powder or spray kills poison ivy, per Dr. Chrisman of New York. He describes a cheap method using calcium thiorate to burn out ivy roots and spray to wither leaves within days. A Pennsylvanian wife asks about her 65 year old stroke survivor and how to keep him comfortable, advice favors quiet care and minimal worry.
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Missouri Girl of 16 Performs Daring Ice Stunts
Adele Inge of Clayton Missouri showcases acrobatic ice skating feats at a New York show. From cartwheels at age nine to front somersaults on ice she defied norms with coaching from her father who built a $5000 home rink.
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Seersucker Prints Gain Popularity for All Ages
Seersucker fabrics are rising in fashion for children's dresses pets and adult play suits due to easy care and no ironing. House coats and robes in seer material are also becoming stylish for the same reason.
Short Cuts Tips for Home Cleaning and Baking
A quirky collection of household hints cites a little hero for rust stains in bathtubs and sinks, suggests buttermilk as a substitute in baking, and offers a tip to dust flour before icing to prevent running icing. It also recommends warming raisins in the oven to make seeds easy to remove.
Boil Corn On The Cob Without Salt And Serve Hot
Do not add salt to the water when boiling corn on the cob. Boil for ten minutes then drain and serve immediately tucked in a napkin. Never let corn stand in water after cooking as it harms flavor and texture.
Ripe Plum Jelly Recipe Keeps Rich Fruit Flavor
A vintage guide on preserving fruit with step by step jelly and jam recipes. It covers ripe plums for juice, ginger pear jam, blackberry and currant jam, banana and pineapple jam, orange rose geranium, and apricot or peach jam with practical tips and paraffin sealing for home canning.
Hair Care Before Permanent Wave Advice From Beauty Column
Jacqueline Hunt urges careful preparation for a permanent wave. She recommends choosing a reliable operator, treating scalp conditions, brushing and tonic routines, and shampooing before blocking for best results. She notes oilier hair may improve with waving and stresses test curls and brand-name products.
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Jacqueline Hunt
Fur Cape Fashion Description in Beige Taupe Tone
A knee length fur cape features a tawny beige paler shade and a flattering collar roll that frames the face. The style emphasizes a soft silhouette and luxurious texture suitable for elegant outerwear.
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Victorian Modes Still Retain Quaint Charm
New York fashion notes say Victorian influence persists in early fall collections. Descriptions include slim capes, bonnets, barrel muffs, velveteen, rich woolens, lace collars, and quilting. Colors favor wine violet blue green gray with black dominant. features like tiered skirts peplums tunics and quilted linings appear.
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Beauty tips for blackheads pimples and dry skin routine
Reader Doris asks about treating blackheads pimples and large pores with dry skin. Advice covers cleansing with cold cream warm washcloth gentle scrub rinse then cold rinse with toner, light powder foundation for day, cream makeup for special occasions, blending cream rouge, and setting with pressed powder to extend wear.
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Doris
How Obedience Can Be Made A Habit
Obedience grows from training and repeated actions aligned with positive outcomes. A child learns what to do even without supervision when habits form from pleasant associations, while lack of positive reinforcement leads to avoidance and weak obedience.
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Jack
Difficult Vacation Choices Strain Finances and Families
A friend laments unknown plans for three weeks with Harry. Money is tight so a remote, costly resort is rejected. The speaker argues a cheap, quiet stay harms morale and long term work capacity, noting families with children complicate vacation decisions.
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Fresh Bed Linen Aids Summer Sleep Comfort
The passage extols cool crisp sheets and pillows as key to restful summer sleep. It emphasizes clean fresh sheets pillow cases and night clothes as comforts during hot nights and notes smart housewives keep bed linen fresh when the thermometer rises.
Soak and Wash Kitchen Tools and Vases Properly
Soak sieves and colanders in soapy water after use to prevent clogging. Rinse thoroughly with running water. Wash vases with hot soapy water between uses, letting sudsy water stand ten minutes before rinsing for fresh bouquets.
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