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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
8
A 1930s era Public Ledger beauty column offers fashion and health guidance for women. It covers body measurements, posture, exercise, undergarments, makeup shades, and wardrobe advice, emphasizing natural proportions, walking as exercise, and outdoor activities.
Dorothy Dix discusses the clash between parental guidance and a young woman's quest for independence. She argues that strict rules and "tyranny of love" hinder maturity and personal liberty, noting daughters seek freedom and deserve to handle their own lives. The piece advocates recognizing adulthood and privacy.
Laura Wheeler highlights crochet as a summer headliner with lacy hat designs. The pattern 908 from The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept offers instructions and illustrations for a purse and hat set, using string or linen thread and detailing stitches and materials needed.
A dated recipe fragment describes a vanilla sauce using butter sugar flour and water boiled to thickness. It includes a prune filled salad with celery and a gelatin dressing, then molds set in cold water and chilled before serving with lettuce and extra dressing.
Los Angeles May 31 Jack Warner reports Leslie Howard will read the coveted male lead in The Green Light for Warner Brothers. Baronesse De Rothechild, met Laura Mayer at a Marion Davies luncheon and may test at Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Elissa Lands finishes Paramount contract with one more film After Berret. Harold Young to direct. Ran Randolph Scott rising stock. Ruth Selwyn plans new Los Angeles theater restaurant venture. Jenn Parker gains new Metro contract. Sam Zimbalist set as first-time director.
An article argues against shallow bravado in boys who pretend to fear nothing. It says genuine bravery comes from facing fear, while bragging about fears shows neurosis and weak character. Mothers who push self expression risk nurturing soft, self conscious behavior in sons.
Jingo Carter nurses a past love while plotting with Harry to steal the Deys emerald necklace during a reception at Happiness Island. A web of betrayal, hidden motives, and a risky plan unfolds as she wrestles the truth of John Dey, the murder linked to him, and a night of danger with Vera and others.
Pattern 2225 offers a shirtwaist frock with simple tailoring, cotton fabric options, and easy sleeves. Available in sizes 12 to 40, includes illustrated sewing instructions. orders to The Charleston Gazetta Pattern Department, New York. The Anne Adams summer pattern book is advertised with fashion facts and multiple audience tips.
A historical piece reviews experiments on the health benefits of air conditioning amid high heat. It notes improved comfort, reduced fatigue, and fewer sick days in offices and factories, with studies citing pollen removal and decreased staff losses.
A partial passage describes someone ensuring a safe in a room is secure, mentioning emeralds and a white box, with hurried movements and care to keep the item hidden. The text is incomplete and lacks clear attribution or full context.
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