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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
14
Hollywood columnist Miss Leeds answers reader questions on hair styling for a person with a low forehead widow's peak and a large nose. The suggested look features a side part, hair swept back with a coronet effect, sculpture curls across the crown, and straight hair rolled under at the nape.
Two pairs of comfortable street shoes for alternate days a pump with a straight wooden heel or high tie oxford and a suede or doe skin pump for dress in a simple classic style Add a dark sandal for light summer wear White sport style or sandals suit vacation Black matches almost everything Blue or brown shades work with outfits Japonica navy pairing is a seasonal high fashion shade. black patent leather is a versatile wear option For dresses with many costumes stick to black patent or neutral tones.
Mrs. J. L. advises using the strained juice of two lemons in three cupfuls of water for adults. For children, the rinse should be diluted by half to reduce strength and potential irritation.
A reader asks if freckles can be removed and kept away. The reply says permanent removal is dangerous. protect the face from strong sun and reflections with an anti sunburn foundation cream and related measures.
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haariem Oil Capsules as a safe, inexpensive kidney and bladder remedy. It claims to ease pain, frequent urination, and sleep disturbance by flushing acids and poisons, urging buyers to seek the genuine box from Holland and to beware substitutes. It notes signs like puffy eyes, nervousness, and leg cramps as related symptoms.
A short note mentions oil and a wide sun hat for sun protection. It notes mild skin peels cannot reach deeper freckles or prevent their return. Lois Leeds.
Lois Leeds promotes a new leaflet claiming eye wrinkles may be erased with proper treatment and care. The document advises readers on methods to reduce lines around the eyes and preserve youthful appearance.
A reader is instructed to mail a self addressed stamped envelope with their request to Lois Leeds at The Charleston Gazette. The notice details postage and the contact method for obtaining further information from the newspaper.
Anne Adams presents pattern 4080 featuring a front button frock with lace collar and cap sleeves, a sunsuit with Scottie applique, and a sun bonnet. Available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. yardage listed for size 6 and 2.5. Send 15c pattern, 25c for book and pattern. mail order to The Charleston Gazette Pattern Department.
Cecil Davis, a South Carolina farmer, asked Why he wanted a guide dog for his three children and himself. The Seeing Eye deemed the reason valid and placed Doc with Davis, allowing safe walks and enabling his children to attend school without fear.
An airport sign in Karachi, India, displays mileage to major cities: Singapore 3386 miles, Brisbane 7747, Alexandria 2074, Durban 6970, London 4915.
Kay lies injured after a sea rescue and is nursed by Larry Corbet in a quiet, candle lit room. He debates his future in engineering or film while she senses a growing distance as Brenda Brent looms in the background and Kay fears losing him.
Dorothy Waring reports reader interest in Fannie Hurst’s booklet “Today Is Ladies’ Day.” The piece outlines Hurst’s advice to successful women and describes how women from different paths—waitresses, designers, actresses, mothers—rise by resisting passivity. The booklet spans 40 pages and aims to inspire fulfillment.
A reader is instructed to send 15 cents in coins for a booklet titled Today Is Ladies Day addressed to The Charleston Gazette at Home Institute 109 West Nineteenth Street New York NY. The note asks the sender to write plainly their name address and booklet name.
A discussion on milk from humans, cows, goats, and whales covers fat content, protein, minerals, and sugars. It notes whale milk as high fat for cold waters, goat milk calcium richness, lactose as the main sugar, and iron shortfall in cow milk prompting fortified infant feeding.
The notice describes a June 15 carnival in front of the Plaza hotel to benefit Girl Scout day camps and provide vacations for underprivileged girls. It mentions photographs in homes, groupings on walls, and a hopeful social scene tied to bridal fashions and bachelor students at Iridor Cooking school. Lieut. Col. Brehon Somerville notes WPA helps to nearly 2,000 families daily with housekeeping aids in New York City.
A women’s page column invites readers to mail questions to The Woman's Editor for personal replies printed daily. Sample queries cover sore hands remedy with soaking and lanolin, rug resizing method, and a demographic note comparing share of under 21 population in 1906 1930 and 1935 estimates.
An aviation mission will regularly visit Russia's Arctic stations to relieve monotony. One aircraft departed Moscow for a 19 000 mile tour along the Arctic coast with further flights to the Kara Sea and New Siberian islands.
Q A on bronchitis explains it as an acute infectious disease that ends in time. Relief may come from inhaling aromatic drugs over steam. It is not considered contagious. Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets at 10 cents each via the editor for readers of this paper.
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