Timely hints for beauty from Lilian Russell 1912
A dated beauty column outlines cucumber juice facial tonics horseradish washes and benzoin balms for skin care. It emphasizes hygiene regular bodily function and general health as foundations for beauty, suggests home remedies from kitchen gardens and notes on cold creams and face powders. It also offers tips on elbow care and daily bathing to maintain a groomed appearance.
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Lilian Russell
Lillian Russell
France
Phyalelan
Linnaeus
England
Gilead
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Everybody Hates Fat by Lillian Russell
A 1912 essay extols shaping the body through willpower and diet. It warns against excess fat and promotes patience, self denial, and exercise to achieve a balanced figure, arguing beauty reflects intelligence and that Procrastination fuels deformity.
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Lillian Russell
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Eye Strain and Beauty Tips From Jane Eddington
Eye strain exhausts the nervous system and triggers headaches and digestion issues. Rest the eyes and avoid unprescribed or cheap glasses. The piece also offers beauty and grooming advice on nails, wrinkles, hair bleaching, and eyebrows, then moves into thrifty kitchen wisdom and recipes from Jane Eddington, including soups and by product use.
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S. M.S
Practical Beauty and Health Advice From A Magazine Column
A reader guidance page covers eyelash care with vaseline, nail hang nails prevention through proper manicure, avoiding insect bite scratching, skin whitening lotions, lip care with cold cream, eye under-eye care, deep breathing exercises for chest development, and cautions on extreme fasting diets.
Queer Sidelights on Matrimony by Laura Libby
A 1912 feature gathers reader letters on marriage dreams versus reality. wives recount snoring, finicky husbands, toupees, stingy partners, infidelity, and role reversals, while others praise quiet, supportive spouses. Debates on independence and duty reveal a broad spectrum of matrimonial disillusionment and stubborn affection.
Why Some Marriages Are Failures by Laura Libbey
A 1912 column argues marriages fail when partners misread vows and lets readers consider harmony as a goal. It suggests overlooking minor faults, nurturing love, and the wisdom of mothers in guiding unions. It includes reader questions with brisk, practical advice.
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Jane Eddington
Helen S Wright
Duffield
Monsieur
Misa Libb
Ethel
Laura Jean Libbey
Misa Libbey
William
Oliver
Misa Linkey
Roy
Lucille
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Mrs. Eddington
Dmirer
John
Mae
Harriet
Jane F Eddington
Noe
M. T
Elsie
Teoang
Laura Jean Libby
Miss Libbey
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