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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
7
A Lois Leeds feature on summer hairstyles for the modern young woman. Covers short bobs, waves, and sun protection through hats or head coverings, plus routines to maintain healthy hair outdoors. Includes a reader question on thinning hair and weekly care steps.
A Houston reader reports his police dog gnaws soft coal lumps from the cellar. Three vets attribute a craving for a chemical in coal, possibly sulfur, suggesting moderation may do more good than harm. Similar canine cravings for turf or earth are noted in other anecdotes.
The article explains that coffee flavor diminishes after 24 hours with detectable loss in the first two periods, continuing at a similar rate whether stored in a can, package, or bag. It advises buying freshly roasted coffee twice a week for good flavor and notes a government publication on child exercise and pasture ranks.
Readers could mail questions to the Gasette Home Service Bureau for fact answers while a knowledge test hints at items about presidents authors and famous works. The page describes sending postage, handling responses, and includes cleaning tips for steel taps and stoves.
Dorothy Dix argues that mothers who actively guide their daughters toward suitable husbands are unfairly scorned. She contends marriage is a natural, fulfilling path for women and a mother’s support and public image influence a daughter’s prospects. A well managed home can foster a girl’s social success and eventual marriage.
The article recalls Mable as a lively girl from a home run by her mother who hosted boys and girls for gatherings. The house was always welcoming with music, dancing, and plenty of food, creating a bustling center of social activity.
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