Woman's Daring Roles Challenge High Heels Verse
Arthur Halland notes social shifts as women pursue ambitious careers once dominated by men. He argues changing ideas and wartime roles have altered views on wealth, success, and women’s competition with men, even in fashion and appearance.
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Arthur Halland
Health and footwear reform push by the YWCA figures
The piece argues high heels harm women’s health and work capacity. It cites Dr Edward H Bradford and advocates practical flat or low-heeled shoes. Harriet Wild leads a national campaign with YWCA and shoe makers to shift to sensible footwear for workers and everyday wear.
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Edward H. Bradford
Harvard Medical School
P. A. Vaile
Jacques Bayer
Dagron
War Workers of the Organization
Harriet Wild
Division of Physical Education
National Board of the
Miss Wild
America
Chi
Vassar
Leona Hope
University of Chiroo
Chicago Women's
Japanese Women Barbering in Tokyo Traditions and Trends
The piece notes women increasingly enter Tokyo barbering, shaving eyebrows and removing facial hair. Monthly the 17th is barber holidays with free theatre tickets from venues. Domestic tools now predominate as most instruments are made in Japan after early imports.
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Japan
Tokio
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