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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
5
Dr Louis E Bisch examines why people lie and exaggerate in daily life. He argues self protection drives both deliberate deception and mild distortions in sales, medicine, and family life, noting lying corrodes self respect and courage and can resemble a cancer spreading through personality.
Iowa City report from Iowa State College finds a busy farm wife walked forty one miles in seven days while performing chores. Wash day required six miles, cleaning days six and a half to seven, and ironing three and a half. The department plans a pamphlet on saving steps.
A troubled wife recalls a heated quarrel with Dicky over a name as Marion seeks sanctuary and confides in her Auntie Madge. The scene shifts to Lilian's daughter revealing a secret about her mother and her stepfather, hinting at family strife and loyalties.
A 1928 recipe details a raisin loaf based on oatmeal bread to mellow and stay fresh for car lunches. It lists ingredients, steps, and timing to yield two medium loaves, plus notes on yeast dissolution, rising, baking at 400 F then 350 F, and cooling before slicing.
Fashion revivals bring back quilting in cushions chairs and robes. Silk puffs trace roots to red calico patterns and postwar European revival. Modern quilts use intricate patterns from sunflowers to Cubist figures with petal edges lace trims and ruffles. Quilting by the yard trims coats and swimwear. porch cushions are semi quilted for easier laundering.
The season's bathing suits are original with two piece styles in bright wools and printed fabrics. Many are black or dark blue. Lingerie gilets attach to dresses and can be washed for freshness. Velvet bows appear at necks and belts. Detachable jackets match or deepen the frock color.
A mottled chiffon gown in blue orchid and green with a gold leaf motif by Champcommunal features back tiered layers, a back draped collar tied in the front to match a single-piece girdle and blouse. Copyright 1928 Metropolitan Newspaper Service, New York.
Mrs Elihu Root Jr favors a neutral crepe de chine ensemble with a three quarter coat and full pleated skirt trimmed with horizontal tucks. She wears a Milan hat velvet trimmed, white kid gloves and suede oxford ties. The Roots’ marriage concludes a Hamilton College romance with Alicia Livingston Stryker.
The article discusses sleepiness at inopportune times, science debates on sleep causes, and how blood flow, meals, and temperature affect wakefulness. It advises moderate meals, fresh air, and brief activity to stay alert, plus quick health Qs on weight, oily hair, growth, backache, and kidney health with practical guidance.
The article advises preparing beds days ahead and choosing sunny dry days for transplanting. Water the night before to ensure moisture, and plant thumb pot size seedlings nine inches apart. Two methods described: dig a hole and water first or plant then soak with water.
A home craft note describes organdy tie-backs formed as pastel flower shapes. The piece promises complete instructions and all materials in one package for easy DIY project at home.
Lively conditions may prevail with Mercury and Uranus influencing the day. Caution on finances due to possible obstacles and delays, while new ventures and unusual ideas gain encouragement. Birthdays bring a stirring year with ideas and enterprises supported. personal affairs and finances should be managed carefully.
Eleanor Gunn surveys 1928 fashion notes in New York highlighting decorative scarves to secure neckwear, two fabric outfit coordination, and revived fur neckpieces. Gloves shift toward ivory tones, with beige blending winter furs and the slip-on style remaining popular. Shoes adopt bold colors and designs, advising prudent wear for occasions.
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