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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1941

Page

17

Bleaching and Electrolysis for Facial Hair Removal

The article explains two safe methods to remove unwanted facial hair. Bleaching uses hydrogen peroxide with ammonia to lighten hairs, tested on skin first, then applied daily until bleached. Electrolysis removes hair by destroying root at skin pockets, best done by a specialist, though costly and time consuming for many hairs.

Sewing tip to prevent puckering on delicate fabrics

Provide a thin paper under seams when stitching silk or rayon jersey to stop puckering or stretching. After sewing, tear away the paper to finish the seam securely.

Three Travel East and a Snowbound Morning

Connie and Pat share a tender yet tense moment as travel plans falter and a snowbound morning unfolds. The Easter Bunny cards, hunger, and a small boy named Skippy punctuate a day that blends budding romance with hospital scenes and quiet doubt about returning home.

Pat Connie Constance Dawson Skippy

Pattern 4889 for children and pattern book offer

Advertisement notes child sizes 2 through 8 for Make This Model At Home Pattern 4889 with fabric yardage for jumper cap blouse options. Requests 15 cents for pattern from Cedar Rapids Gazette, New York address. Contains a serialized story excerpt about Lila and a nun with a cliffhanger “To Be Continued Tomorrow.”

Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette West Ni7th Street New York N. Y

Advice From Mary Manners and Dear Miss Manners Columns

A reader questions a stingy husband and competing admirers, while another writes grateful praise for following Miss Manners guidance. The advice urges preserving friendships and marriage, warning jealousy could ruin valuable relationships, and praising a wife for choosing stability over drama.

Miss Manners

Portable Sun Lamp Offers Indoor Sunshine For One

A compact portable sun lamp provides daily indoor sunshine for individuals. It runs on AC or DC power and emits both infrared and ultraviolet rays in a compact, camera like form.

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