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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
8
A 1851 vignette shows a mother proud of her three children as they chase wealth and status. The sister pursues romance and fashion while the brother chases a life among the rich, aided by a car and social introductions. Dangers of drinking and vanity shadow their ascent.
A visiting in law confronts a young housekeeper over damaged linen. Laundries see many complaints from careless care, cigarette ash stains, lipstick marks, and cosmetics on napkins, towels, and sheets. Hotel maids advise tactful guidance and suggest disposable paper napkins to protect fine linens and extend their life.
Practical tips note substitutions for stews and stain removal. A tea spoonful of syrup can replace sugar to thicken juice. Grass stains respond to methylated spirit which dissolves the pigment, aiding cleanup.
Fashion writes that evening dresses embrace a rainbow of colors with purple and deep reds popular yet many women choose flattering shades. Two featured gowns in georgette show distinct styling: one faded blue with a smocked yoke and cascade drapery, the other banana color with plain front and decorative back decolletage.
Genevieve Kemble presents a horoscope noting minor changes or journeys may occur with possible rash behavior and deception risks. Personal contact could bring unexpected pleasure. birthdays hint at small yearly changes guided by discretion and amiability. A clever, restless child may seek expediency. A lunar transit affects the day.
The word girl appears in the Bible only twice according to a trivia note. Newly unearthed relics identify Shub-Ad, a Chaldean queen of Ur, as an early ruling queen dating over 5,000 years. In California frog jumping is now billed as a sport with a champion reach of 11 feet 5 inches.
The article portrays Helen Wills Moody as a stoic, dedicated athlete who rose from a San Francisco upbringing to dominate Wimbledon and Forest Hills. It credits her with numerous great moments for America, emphasizes her sportsmanship, ambition, and pursuit of art alongside tennis, and notes her marriage and continued focus on both tennis and art while managing a home.
Adele Garrison narrates a tense scene as a grandmother and two boys agree to patrol upstairs for threats while Faith naps inside. The plan, meant to keep Chinese intruders away, shows resolve as characters coordinate discreet tasks and seek safety for Baby Faith and the wounded. The chapter ends with the grandmother stepping out to change, leaving the narrator to manage upstairs security.
A column presents letters from teenage girls seeking guidance on friendships, dating, and handling unsuitable company. Nancy Lee urges distancing from questionable peers. other readers advise caution, honesty, and protecting reputations while navigating crushes and rivalries.
A medical note warns that neglecting mastoiditis is far riskier than performing surgery. Mastoid infection follows earache, with fever, pain, ear discharge, and behind ear swelling. In children it is common, but delays can require more extensive surgery and greater danger. The piece emphasizes prompt physician care and the procedure's safety when done early.
Reader questions about a five-year-old with anemia enlarged tonsils and night coughs, and an eight-year-old with reddish eye rings. Answers recommend leafy greens liver milk for nutrition, possible tonsil removal if breathing is obstructed, tonics to build strength, and advice to consult a doctor. Suggestions include diet, exercise, and addressing constipation or worms with proper habits.
Shadows and toys awaken at night as Mr. Punch shares a tale of three obstinate men greeted by a mayor. Each man explains his stubborn stance and the wise man judges the most obstinate, prompting reflections on pride and mercy. The piece, dated 1931, frames a bedtime parable about testing stubbornness and perception.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes from various authors. Notable lines discuss wisdom daily learning, valor and modesty, Pascal, Shakespeare, Addison on ladies headdresses, Sunday clearing the week, and Cowper on life and brain errors.
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