Readiness to learn eyed as cause of strain in young readers
Early reading may strain children when started before they are physically and mentally ready. Dr. Paul A. Witty of Northwestern warns many first and second graders are not prepared to learn to read. He advocates readiness tests, repeated eye exams, and attention to a child's interest, language, and mental development to prevent eye strain.
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ST. Louis
Paul A. Witty
Northwestern University
American Educational Research Association
Witty
Anne Adams pattern 2679 offers slenderizing dress
Advertisement for pattern 2679 by Anne Adams promotes a mature figure flattering design with a smooth yoke sleeves and a one piece cut. It features a slender skirt panel waist shaping, possibilities of a cowl neckline or ribbon bow, and fabric options. Sizes 18 to 46 require 33-4 yards of 39 inch fabric plus 1-4 yard contrast. Send fifteen cents for the pattern and spring booklet.
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Anne Adams
Apple Crunch and Tea Tips From Granddad and Recipes
The excerpt blends reminiscence on vitamins from apples and old life with practical kitchen notes. It includes an Apple Crunch recipe, a primer on black and green tea, and several period style dishes such as Fruit Rolls, Cream Scones, Ravioli, and various beef and lamb preparations. The tone imitates a homey, midcentury newspaper food column.
Corn Oysters Partners With Baked Chicken
A simple recipe mixes one cup corn pulp with one well beaten egg and a quarter cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper. Drop spoonfuls and fry in deep fat or cook on a greased griddle until the corn fritters resemble large oysters.
French Fruit Salad And Dessert Pudding
Instructions describe peeling oranges and bananas, breaking walnuts, and arranging on lettuce with French dressing. Also prepare a grapefruit and celery salad with mayonnaise, celery tips, and canned pimentos, then make Bread and Apple Butter Pudding by layering bread with apple sauce and butter.
Dean Compiles List of Fears as Odd Hobby
AUSTIN, Feb. 3 (P) Fear collecting is the odd hobby of Dr. W. F. Gidley, dean of the University of Texas College of Pharmacy. He lists 230 fears, from simple to obscure, with definitions. He notes many people have a phobia, and outlines examples such as aichmophobia, anglofobia, athrophobia, and colorophobia, among others.
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Dean
Austin
W. F. Gidley
University of Texas College of Pharmacy
Gidley
Dean Gidley
Help Wanted and Personal Notices From Houston Paper
A reader seeks employment assistance detailing nine years in banking and sales plus Burroughs operator experience. Others request help locating lost teeth negatives from Tulsa via a Polk Street finder. A man seeks a refined middle aged housekeeper to care for two children and share life in Happy, Texas.
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Tack
Ivan F. Weaver
Texan Hotel
Dr. Mossie
Tulsa
Polk Street
H. B. Stone
Box 311
Happy, Texas
Tack Letters Contined From Page 2 Threats and Warning
The letter describes an out of town position meant to be permanent for the right party. The role would involve entering the home of an elderly couple, ages 80 and 85, and taking full charge of their care and five room house. The note also mentions a recipe for sugar vanilla cream, and reports that 2,414 coyotes were killed in 64 California counties during 1935.
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California
Help Wanted Stay Nights Evening Work by Mrs Margaret Odom
An employment notice seeks workers who can stay nights while the employer works late. Promises reasonable wages and instructs call times in the mornings between 10 and 11 o'clock. Contact Mrs Margaret Odom at Dial 5790.
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Margaret Odom
Office Experience Letter From Lone Star Cafe
Married man with 15 years office experience and five years farm work seeks any employment. Graham signs the brief note from Lone Star Cafe asking for work.
Job seekers and lost billfold appeal in classifieds
A girl 19 seeks job references and work in domestic duties while exclaiming she is experienced in house work and child care. Bobbie Gage offers a reference at Dial 20030. A brown billfold containing $140 is lost at 909 North Polk Street with a liberal reward for its return. A middle aged woman also seeks work, highlighting domestic experience.
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Tack
North Polk Street
Caring for Children and Nursing Services Offered
A request for nursing and child care assistance with references available. Caller offers to provide contacts and asks for any possible help. Dial 6076 for arrangements.
Experienced Waitress Seeks Work With Callback Option
Tam, an experienced waitress and sales girl, seeks employment in any related role. Interested employers may contact her at the provided number 20030.
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Tam
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Los Angeles
California Beaches Association
Pacific Coast
Toledo
U.P
John B. Brandberry
University of Toledo
the Globe’s Weekly
Bessie R. Murphy
Southern Food Authority
Granddad
Egolden Light
Golden Light Coffee
Panhandle
Texas Theater
Brookfield
Johnson
Cal
Perth
Kremel
Caraway-Johnson Grocery—Market—Delicatessen
Bobbie Gage
Dial
Billfold
New York
Folger’s Coffee
SEA Foods
Batavia
Johnston
Ie Abe
Harrison
Just
Arnholz
Schilling
Grocery & Market Fowlkes
Pierce
Idaho
Sunkist
Alaska
Wu Omer
Pinkney’s
Swift
Armour's
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