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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
4
A Tennessee resident explains vitamin A origins and functions. Vitamin A, found in greens and animal fats, is essential for eye health skin hair and immune function. Carotene in carrots greens and yellow vegetables converts to vitamin A and improves health. butter supplies it, while lard lacks it.
The article extols vitamin A as essential for dry skin wrinkles dull hair and a tired look. It claims large carotene capsules can restore youth, urges a balanced diet with fruits vegetables milk and butter, warns against deficient diets, and notes cures claimed from massive vitamin doses.
Short Cuts offers tips on efficient chopping and packing where broken ice picks are replaced by a cleaner method. It warns against storing strong odors with tea and notes coffee connoisseurs prefer cream first. It also suggests croquettes from tender leftovers like veal beef and lamb.
A. Thornton Baker of Princeton and friends completed a thirteen month voyage aboard the 72-foot schooner So Fong. They crossed oceans and visited fascinating ports, inspiring envy in the writer who longs for the sea voyage life.
An overall costume described in red with white polka dots tops a navy and white coat. Palm tree appliques decorate the outfit along with red and white inset detailing. A sunbonnet matches the coat completing the ensemble.
A plastic surgeon endorsed quick at home facial massage using pinch motions to brighten the jawline cheeks and forehead. The guide also covers basic makeup application cleansing toning foundation and lipstick for a clean natural look with emphasis on light base and proper powder setting.
The article notes South African high society leads nail polish use, with Argentina and Brazil as close rivals. It offers beauty routines: 15 minute foot soak, drying, massaging with eau de Cologne, silk stockings, and rest. For housemaids, a Turkish bath facial with cold cream and hair rolls is advised to clear skin while working.
A lively guide to planning a Junior-Senior banquet with menu ideas and detailed recipes. Includes Cherry Banana Fruit Cup, Banquet Chicken and Ham, Roast Spring Lamb, Glazed Carrots, mint pears, and angel cake. Provides serving tips, banquet pacing, and ingredient quantities for fifty guests.
The article outlines summer fashion notes for women in New York with emphasis on thin dark dresses, outer garments easy to shed, and coats that contrast with outfits. It highlights rayons and flannels, bright cornflower blues, white bags and belts, wide inset waistbands, and ribbons, citing Schiaparelli and Molyneux. It also references Laws XIV 1928 reforms encouraging trimming and embroidery for fall fashion.
Heim presents New Paris Styles featuring Paris-White rayon pique with red dots used in gloves hatband gilet and a belt that forms a handbag on one side. Navy crepe dress contrasts with the ensemble while other costume accents include a dog clip in dull white plastic and plastic beads in quilted fullness for an uneven gown. Heim also offers flat cane tiers sailor hats lacquered straw for tailored wear and a fat straw power basket style hat.
Modern Women Pather notes Father’s Day on June 19. Plan a celebration that suits his tastes whether it’s a thoughtful necktie or a personal treat like a chair that fits his size. Involve the family to reveal a secret wish he won’t buy for himself and gift it with care.
A mother battles the urge to overprotect her son Stephen who relies on coddling and still receives help with daily tasks. Summer camp offers a chance for independence, social growth, and self reliance, while addressing fears about affordability and duration.
Lanvin features a lowered waistline accentuated by contrasting belts below the hips. Leather braiding in red, green and white mirrors Italian color themes while evening gowns use wide rayon ribbons in ruby red, bright and powder hues for the same silhouette.
A humorous reflection notes that men resemble cats with preferred spots, while in large families girls borrow items freely. Fathers fiercely guard their possessions, wardrobe, and favorites, if they stay in sight they resist sharing and may catch the pilfering of others.
A lighthearted column notes how wives and children gently target Father with playful takeovers of his silk handkerchiefs and sweaters. It suggests a yearly boost for a father who works hard for home and family, proposing a public show of appreciation.
The bridesmaids and maid of honor typically buy their own dresses. For informal afternoon weddings all men dress in ordinary business attire or white flannel with blue coats if desired. Service plates are removed before the main course.
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