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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1912
Page
47
A fragment from a long column discusses how mind and culture shape beauty, with anecdotes from Marquette and tips on education, diet, and facial care. It emphasizes that intellect, discipline, and persistent effort build beauty, noting readers may seek ways to reduce fat and improve skin through milk diets, exercise, and rest.
A traveler catalogs gumbo styles from okra to filé and the Creole kitchen, noting ham as the centerpiece and oysters and shrimp as optional additions. It visits Begue’s famed breakfast, laments heavy recipes, and describes artichokes, liver a la Begue, and the lingering charm of Louisiana culinary lore in Parisian and New Orleans markets.
The piece argues against facial skin removal operations used to improve appearance. It cites a death from a beauty doctor’s treatment as a warning to women about unsafe cosmetic procedures. The author urges adherence to hygiene, diet, and exercise and criticizes doctors who promote such peeling methods.
The author promotes skin nourishment with pure creams and homemade mixtures, warning against excessive use of treatments and harsh chemicals. They cite a London physician asserting skin applications can affect the stomach and heart, and advise reasoning and caution for beauty practices. The piece discusses wart removal methods and veiling fashion for March and April to protect the skin from sun and wind.
A feature discusses how teenage girls speak of love and courting, contrasting forward exuberance with modest propriety. It notes mothers and uncles warn about sound judgment, while men judge a girl by her words and manner, urging modesty as the path to lasting respect and happiness. The piece reflects early 20th century social norms about female propriety and expectations.
A 1942 column by Laura Jean Libbey argues that women who form quick, steadfast opinions are safer than those who are easily swayed. The piece critiques indecisive mothers who yield to children and external pressure, warning such influence harms family discipline and reverence for others’ views.
A 1922 contemplation on love's transformations. The piece extols love’s power to mold both men and women, notes how wealth and social ambition shape marriages, and contrasts infatuation with real love. It warns against resisting affection and rails against prudish caution while praising Cupid’s impact across lifespans.
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