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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
12
A local lecture by a famed writer drew a packed house yet disappointed many. The speaker’s rasping voice and provincial accent left the audience unimpressed, proving writers often excel in writing not speaking.
Beauty guidance urges matching lip and cheek rouge to natural coloring. Start with rouge before powder to create a natural glow, avoid mismatched shades, and choose a single flattering shade for lips and cheeks.
The article notes a Buckingham Palace chapel where Princess Elizabeth was christened and monarchs wed, with Victoria era gifts to the altar. It mentions a revived tale of Sir Geoffrey de Mandeville’s haunted well near Barnet, tied to a 1144 drowning and a legendary iron chest of jewels. It cites 1930 Britain population at 45.9 million, with women outnumbering men by 1.5 million, and January 18 as Marrying Day per St Hilary.
A travel sketch praises Hawaii as one of the happiest places with sunny islands and tranquil natives. It visits Honolulu outskirts and pineapple plantations, notes Oriental planters, water buffalo, and volcanic scenery including Pali Cliffs and Nuuanu Valley. Waikiki Beach at night is described as a priceless treat under a tropic moon.
Temple Manning describes Hawaii’s garland as a symbol of friendship and a colorful street scene in Honolulu. He notes rites from ancient tribes, the Pele festival in spring, and the enduring allure of missing these festivals as a prime Pacific island pleasure.
Dorothy Flack cautions against the fronting social climber who values status over love. She warns ambition can wreck family finances and threaten marriage if the goal becomes elite acceptance rather than happiness at home.
A narrator guards a rice paper letter as a Chinese intruder balances on a tree branch above. Recalling past espionage ties, the protagonist finds a small silencer pistol in a purse and uses it to demand the intruder back away, while fearing a planned escape.
A Friday forecast notes mixed planetary influence with gains in employment and recognition but warns of unsettled contract and paper issues possibly marked by fraud or misrepresentation. Personal life may be perplexing with cautious writings and speech. a child born today could be clever yet tactless.
Household hints advise using black ink mixed with stove blacking instead of water to maintain even the worst red range lids in fine condition. When boiling turnips add a teaspoon of white sugar to the water to improve flavor and reduce odor.
Advice column by M. D. Copeland, former New York health official, on gentle infant play and rest. Emphasizes quiet times, limits on tickling, safe toys, and age appropriate activities to foster self entertainment and healthy development. Includes Q and A on eyes, ankles, fat, and rheumatism, with requests for self addressed stamped envelopes.
A home kitchen guide shows chicken livers as a luncheon base. The dish blends spaghetti tomatoes onions peppers mushrooms and Parmesan cheese baked briefly for a simple Italian style casserole served with crisp breadsticks.
A diary entry describes enjoying feminine undergarments after wearing gloves silk. The writer notes overstock in Madame’s lingerie, plans to buy handmade pieces at low prices, and a French buyer who designs sets and may marry soon. The piece reflects hopes about marriage, family, and staying optimistic with a moralizing tone.
A dialogue style tale recounts King Fat-Wat and a tin soldier pursuing a Shiver in deep snow as a cold body moves between their heads. The king insists the cold sits in his head while the shadows chase the elusive chilly intruder.
A collection of brief quotations from Burnell Shakespeare Washington Crowell Disraeli Robertson Napoleon Dickens and Mackey. The lines urge youth to plan wisely seek knowledge seize opportunities and recall that past and future shape our lives.
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