Honolulu Record, August 26, 1948, vol. 1 no. 4, p. 7
Diapers
Consumers Union tests of 44 brands of diapers failed to show that any one of the four major fabric types -- birdseye, gauze, flannelette or knit—was uniformly superior in all respects.
While birdseye diapers were generally more durable than guaze [sic], and guaze [sic] more durable than flannelette, the flannelette was more absorptive than either birdseye or guaze [sic]. All four fabrics seemed sufficiently soft for most babies, if thoroughly washed before use. Knit diapers, however, had a number of disadvantages.
According to Consumer Reports, the only disadvantage of diaper services is their cost. Disposable diapers, which are as expensive as a diaper service, are considered suitable only for emergencies.
Among the birdseye diapers found acceptable by CU were Pin-Free, $5.96 and $6,60 a dozen, Red Star, $3.98 and $4.98, and Blue Square, $2.49 to $2.98. Among acceptable brands of gauze diapers were Curity Foldline, $3.75, Wards Cat. No. 602, $3.25 plus postage, and Honeysuckle Best Quality Cat. No. 5074 (Sears) $2.98 plus postage. Among flannelette diapers, Baby Anne, $2.98, and Baby Dot, $3, were acceptable.
Beer
A good beer is one whose taste pleases you, and you may prefer a sweet or a dry beer, one which is light-bodied or well-bodied, one which is bitter, or malty.
To help you decide which brands of beer to try, Consumers Union ran taste tests of 29 popular brands, including the leading nationally distributed brands.
Its panel of expert tasters found no difference in taste between bottled beer and canned, but noted that the advantages of carrying, storing and chilling are On the side of the canned product.
Prices, which include federal and state taxes, and in many cases local taxes, varied from brand to brand, from store to store and from city to city. Ranges as wide as from 15 cents to 30 cents a bottle for the same brand were noted.
If you would be guided by CU's expert tasters, and want a beer with a well-balanced flavor, neither predominantly bitter, malty or beery, you might try Pabst Blue Ribbon or Trommer's White Label.
For beer on the slightly bitter side, try Hamm's Preferred Stock or Prior Lager. For particularly dry beer, try Rheingold Extra Dry Lager or Schlitz.