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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1931
Page
10
A historical article argues that eye strain and improper light cause headaches and other symptoms. It urges routine eye examinations, noting many headaches improve with proper glasses and that eye problems may stem from overuse or strain rather than local eye disease.
Readers submit questions on dieting, appendix symptoms, weight loss, lemon water benefits, and sleep. Answers emphasize general guidance: balanced diet, exercise, and individual conditions. eight hours of sleep for a 23 year old. occasional remedies like lemon juice may aid digestion. Copyright 1991 Newspaper Feature Service.
A reader asks how to contact two boys without seeming eager after two months with no word. A male correspondent notes many girls chase him, but he loves one younger girl and cannot find time to see her. Castle Despair offers brief reflections on romance and persistence.
The article praises fine handwork over machine making for afternoon dresses seen on Fifth Avenue. It highlights shirring, pin-tucking, plain and patterned areas, narrow fur trimmings, and decorative pieces that distinguish a gown. A black chiffon frock with twisted velvet girdle is described as typical of the mode.
Girls study history through millinery stores as empress Eugenie sparks a revival. The era’s fashions, from her riding habit to quilted derby hats, captivate shoppers. opera chic and Parisian styles revive sixties and seventies trends while avoiding feathered plumes.
The column notes an adverse trend on this day but promises social, domestic, and romantic compensations. It cautions against mental distortions and risky paper signing while predicting a year of happy domestic and affectionate experiences for those born now, mentioning William Penn as a notable nativity.
A collection of curious notes states that Cuba has seas within forty miles in every place, Pennsylvania permits fines of 25 dollars for picking wayside flowers, the Pope owns a solid silver chair worth 90000 dollars, Lake Baikal reaches 4500 feet deep, and diamonds occur in many colors with yellow stones most common.
In Bali the wedding ceremony is simple with the groom welcomed home, betel nut gift to the groom by the bride's father, and a village priest guiding the rites. Holy water is sprinkled on the couple, rice and spice meat exchanged, then feast and dances as day ends. Women share husbands with other wives, yet contentment appears.
Bali maintains a caste system where all castes are agricultural workers sharing same rights and duties. Balinese Hinduism blends Javanese, Buddhist, and animist influences shaping their faith on a sunny prosperous island.
Katrina suggests Mother Graham take charge of Faith with Katrina handling nursing while Dicky Lillian and Harry propose shifts and help. Mother Graham, eager for activity, accepts as the group plans a practical care schedule to cover the potential illness delay.
A discussion between Katherine and Harry Underwood outlines a night duty arrangement for emergencies during a daylight saving period. Katherine volunteers to be on night shifts while Adele contemplates balancing personal and professional burdens as a doctor tends to a patient.
ALICE LYNN BARRY explains cold ingredients and flexible water amounts for reliable pie dough. She outlines standard measurements, handling methods, and steps for single or double crusts plus baking temperatures to achieve light flaky results.
Lemon juice in water lightens pastry and removes fat taste. Use plaster of Paris to keep doorsteps white in wet weather. Place a dish of water at the oven bottom when baking to prevent cakes burning. Dip the butter knife in cold water in hot weather to cut clean slices.
Winifred Black recalls a 600 year old chapel glen by the sea where elders pray for wandering youths in London and America. The scene shifts from graveyard to village service as the Vicar asks for protection, guidance, and homes for those afar.
Vera Winston highlights a charming white crepe afternoon gown with a full sleeve and tight cuff, featuring fagoting on the bodice, sleeve join, and skirt for an elegant autumn note. The piece notes how time for special occasions may override vows against new frocks.
A rainy day story shows five shadow children named Mil Hanid Yam Knarf and others living under the sun's rules. They try to cheer their human masters with songs poems and jokes but the sun breaks through and the shadows must follow as the children rush outside to play. Copyright 1931 by Newspaper Feature Service.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on talent, leadership, courage, memory, tears, youth, glory, knowledge, and education from figures like Montaigne, Seneca, Cicero, Bacon, De Quincey, Keble, Disraeli, Addison, Smith, Lucretius, and a proverb. The tone blends reflections on virtue and human insight.
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