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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
11
In a 1926 essay the author muses on whether as a nation we talk too much. She recalls Uncle John’s gentle protest and comments on ceaseless chatter among women and girls. She questions the value of constant talk and hints at silent thought as a remedy.
Wanda Barten advises thrifty buying at home making sales. She urges inventory of linen, china, kitchen and cleaning closets to list needs and buy only those items. She notes white Japanese linens wash easily and odd summer blankets can be cheaper, suitable for cottage use.
The piece encourages women to view stair climbing as a path to beauty. It argues steps can be a beneficial exercise if taken properly and suggests proper posture and breathing while ascending.
A fashion feature highlights spring wear favoring small checks in woollen and crepe. It showcases shepherds plaid suits, red buttons, black felt hats, and red velvet trim. Coordinating checked frocks in black kasha and brown tan are shown with cream collars and removable cuffs for easy laundering.
Martha argues husbands should not pry into wives mail and warns that curiosity can be a form of coercion. The column defends a wife’s right to unopened letters, noting individuality and mutual respect in partnerships and urging tolerance for flaws. The piece cites the author’s stance as a cautionary social view from 1926.
A fragment describes silk chiffon dance frocks with contrasting color sleeves and decorative effects on Fifth Avenue. It mentions taffeta ensembles trimmed with lace and embroidery details, highlighting the style and date cues of the period.
A fragmented reading traces brief journeys through Taree and nearby places, blending stray phrases and names into a fleeting portrait. The piece hints at personal reflection and travel moments amid a sparsely legible text.
A U S Senator from New York discusses recent references to sudden deaths from a mysterious ailment called acute indigestion. He explains botulism and ptomaine poisoning, outlines causes such as meat and cheese toxins, and urges immediate stomach emptying and seeking medical care during an attack.
The hostess should greet guests cordially with a standard greeting such as How do you do and then add a brief personal inquiry. The advice emphasizes natural, polite warmth in initial contact.
A teen girl asks how to rebuild a strained romance with a boy two years her senior. The column urges letting go of the spat and avoiding pettiness to restore their friendship, while a reader asks about a needle stuck near her chest and is advised to seek medical evaluation. Also a tip on oily skin with hot and cold treatments is offered.
An excerpt from Adele Garrison's Revelations of a Wife hints at marriage tensions and personal turmoil. The prose describes a woman’s emotional struggle and hints at social expectations while exploring romantic friction and self realization.
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