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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

17

The Forgotten Woman in Beauty Advice from Leeds

A 1920s style column argues the average woman can become striking with color, costume, and makeup. It stresses a blank canvas look, then urges bold contrasts, accessories, and a revised wardrobe to boost confidence, including a sample navy suit and red accents.

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Release fails over improvised nail and facial care tips

A reader asks how to prevent nails from loosening when immersed in water and how to remove facial blemishes. Advice notes fit and proper shaping of artificial nails and professional guidance. other tips cover under eye bulges and general cautions to consult a medical professional for persistent skin concerns.

Dorothy Brandenberg Elected President of Book Club

Dorothy Brandenberg has been elected president of the Book Club to lead the group at Kanawha County Public Library. Other officers include Scott Kelle as vice president Arlene Hensley as treasurer and James Houghton as chair of the program committee. The club plans a summer program with Dr Rebecca Pollark from West Virginia University's Extension Division as a speaker.

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Dorothy Dix On Women Chasing Husbands In Modern Times

Dorothy Dix argues that grandmothers relied on patience while modern women pursue men with bold tactics. She says men remain hunters and that a woman should appear desirable but not clingy, keeping others in sight to fuel the chase. She concludes mothers used similar motives to attract husbands.

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Pseudo Cure Pill Ad Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement touts a pill named Durtone Billa with dubious claims to aid digestion and liver health. It urges readers to buy at Goheh'k and other drug stores, promising satisfaction and a price of 25 cents.

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Questions And Answers in Our Gazette Home Service

Readers send a question to 1018 Thirteenth Street Washington DC for a reply with return postage. The page invites readers to test knowledge with ten sample questions and directs to page 2 for answers.

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Common Language Note on Conditional Phrases

A brief language tip notes that conditional phrases should be concise and direct. It contrasts the longer form I will come providing you send me the money with the streamlined provided to improve clarity and tone.

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Calling All Dogs and the Great Lion Hunt Tale

In Millvale Pittsburgh a circus lion scare spurred calls to hunt a giant lion seen by several residents. A huntsman Hebert Lor tracked the creature with a hound named Paylor for four miles before the trail ended near a field where a Great Dane played with a smaller dog.

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22 County Girls To Attend Camp

Twenty two Kanawha county Four-H club girls travel from Sissonville Elkview Charleston Cedar Grove Glasgow and Plus to Jackson's Mill for the state Four-H younger girls camp opening today and running until next Thursday. Leaders include Eldora McIntire Betty Starkey Irma Lee Milam Lucy Sisson Betty Dawson Willma Fisher Coda Carn ey Nell Kay Erskine Norvine Sisson Georgia Ann Cochran Mary Sue Twitty Dolores Shafer Joan Vickers Betty Huff Charlene Jordan Reba Burdette Joan Whited Olive Tean Pyles Wilda Hailey Frances Young Mary Loui Anlstine Naomi Caldwell.

Jackson's Mill Eldora McIntire Betty Starkey Irma Lee Milam Lucy Sisson Betty Dawson Willma Fisher Coda Carney Nell Kay Erskine Norvine Sisson Sissonville Georgia Ann Cochran East Ban Mary Sue Twitty Dolores Shafer Joan Vickers Betty Huff Elkview Charlene Jordan Reba Burdette Route 6 Charleston Joan Whited Olive Tean Pyles Wilda Hailey Frances Young Cedar Grove Mary Loui Anlstine Glasgow Naomi Caldwell Plus

Radio Relay League Sponsors Field Day Event

Amateur radio operators will set up portable short wave transmitters to demonstrate emergency and communication skills. The event is sponsored by the Radio Relay League with participation anticipated from technicians in the 07-Manangalia county area.

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New High Test Oxydol Promo With Free Naphtha Soap Bars

A bold laundry soap offer markets New High Test Oxydol with a double bonus. Purchase four large boxes and receive two bars of Pandey White Naphtha Soap at the same price, promising brighter whites, stronger suds, and safety for washable colors, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

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