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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
8
A columnist rebuts Bertrand Russell on marriage as outmoded, arguing the harem idea has romantic appeal only at a distance. The piece defends enduring marriage through examples of ordinary country-town couples who quarrel and forgive, suggesting abolition of marriage remains unlikely.
Grace Thorncliffee reflects on fashion shifts away from period frocks toward modern, slim silhouettes. She notes stores thriving with new, smart clothes while recounting social events, wedding preparations, and a demanding bride. The diary mentions a preferred ensemble for a deb (bride-to-be) and a black crepe morocain afternoon dress with a white linen yoke, puff sleeves, and a handsewn bow.
Homemaking tips emphasize using the right utensils to ease entertaining. Baking dishes serve as both cookware and service ware while glass or decorated china offer elegant options. Importantly, keep carving equipment sharp and ready, with professional sharpening done ahead to avoid last minute issues.
The season favors comfortable felt hats designed for wear with coats, featuring fine felt blends, quills, and feather trimmings. A quartet of wearable designs is highlighted: dark green felt with a yellow ostrich fringe, Empire green felt with a Highland bonnet style, black taupe felt with a curved brim and black aigret, and black supp le felt with a quill trim and a tilted turban-like brim.
Katherine orders a nurse to deliver a mysterious Chinese letter to a wounded man. The scene mixes flirtation, suspicion, and social satire as Madge, Harry Underwood, and Dicky await the patient’s awakening and the letter’s reveal. The tense, slightly comic social dynamics hint at future revelations.
The stars emphasize social, domestic, affectional and artistic activities for the day. Those born on this date may expect a year of prosperous personal matters with focus on social, romantic or artistic pursuits and valued correspondence enhancing relations. Notable nativity: Edward Arlington Robinson, poet and writer.
Odd facts recount tattooing in Egypt as love charms status signs and health guard. An expedition near Genoa photographed underwater at 900 feet depth. Ireland holds peat abundance vs England. Mallards marked at Hickling Norfolk dispersed to East Prussia and Sweden. Handel's The Messiah debuted at Covent Garden.
Lingerie from couture houses to department stores stresses simple elegance over fussy trimming. Nightgowns and boleros on display feature blue white and pink fabrics with pink chiffon and delicate handwork. French crepe with Alecon lace trim dominates general designs and hand-run laces enhance charm.
ROYAL SCOPELAND M D warns parents about osteomyelitis in children. Early recognition matters as germs from boils wounds or throat infections can spread via blood to bones, especially thighs. A bruise or simple sore may trigger flare ups. inspect limbs, seek prompt medical advice, avoid relying on growing pains.
Pimples arise from faulty diet and poor elimination. A 15 year old girl of 5 ft 6 in should weigh about 125 pounds, based on large scale examinations. For eye styes and possible blood issues, send a stamped self addressed envelope for full particulars.
A reader asks whether to start a bridge game without late guests and let them join later, risking the first score, with the hostess advising to set a clear start time and wait ten minutes before beginning. In a separate note, a lovesick reader is urged to leave a flaky partner and not answer late calls, encouraging self-respect and new dates.
Beauty columnist Josephine Huddleston presents a routine for bow leg correction. An army officer inspired method requires daily, repeated knee pressure with feet angled outward, holding briefly, then relaxing. Progress is slow, especially after bone maturity, but consistent practice over weeks yields improvement.
A tin-soldier leads a toy army through a moonlit playroom as shadows, Fae the china-dog, and other toys join a war between worms and robins. Jack-in-the-box pleads to march but cannot escape his box while the army slips away through a secret door. Tomorrow continues.
A short lyrical piece in a childlike voice describes blue eyes pink lips and chubby limbs. The dream ships voyage over unknown seas with fairies and sea kings, landing at dawn at the port of home.
The quote notes that each person believes their situation is the worst yet acknowledges that belief may be wrong, implying self-perception can exaggerate hardship. It reflects on comparative judgment and humility as a moral point.
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