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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
A Page of Interest for Milady discusses freckles in girls ages fourteen to eighteen, warns against dangerous patent remedies containing harmful substances, and offers home remedies with lemon juice horseradish and borax mixtures. It notes freckles often fade after eighteen and advises cautious use of acids and washes to avoid skin damage.
An article extols a regime claiming to correct hip inequality with a ten minute daily routine and facial exercises. It prescribes scalp oiling, facial rubs, breathing and posture drills, and warns against overexercising, citing dangers to health and aging.
Fragmentary notes describe a portable light, a quick tying drawstring bag, and soothing cold soda baths for irritated skin. It references early cosmetic preparations including brilliantine for hair shine and a Paris bag bath method, with scattered instructions on powders, oatmeal, and soap mixtures.
A long article blends recipes for green apples with autumn dishes like apple sauce and country pies, plus hints on pastry, canning, and a Bacon and Fried Apples recipe. It includes a personal reminiscence of visiting a mother and father in an old village, contrasting city life with countrified roots and family warmth.
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