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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
3
A critique of gendered cost in war cites Olive Schreiner on women bearing the burden of conflict. It argues women provide life and sustenance while men fight, urging women to lead the effort to abolish war and secure safer, calmer homes for children.
A discussion of sleeping patterns from birth to adolescence. Infants sleep 20 to 22 hours daily in early weeks, then 16 to 18 hours in six months, with short waking periods. By ages 1 to 16, recommended sleep ranges decline from about 14 to 15 hours at age 1 to a minimum of 9 hours by adolescence, with naps advised until age 4. Begin training at birth to establish healthy sleep habits.
The Ledger notes a nationwide craze as "everybody dances" and older adults take private lessons to join public dances. The one-step Hesitation waltz and Fox Trot are popular while old square dances fade. A single large hall hosts 1100 to 1400 on busy nights.
Fashion notes say beaver furs now lead while blue fox remains popular and redingote or square cut coats gain favor. Long fur coats fall out of style and flaring skirts persist with straight-lined options praised for practicality. Hats change faster than coats, whose longevity offers steadier style.
A holiday era piece lists etiquette for girls visiting new households. It warns to inform hosts of arrival time pack light use own toiletries avoid dirty towels refrain from giving servant orders be punctual at meals quiet at night and not overstay or worry hosts with unpaid charges or domestic issues.
The Post Office Department asks the public to mail holiday parcels early and address them clearly to ensure on time delivery by Christmas. Notations like Not to be opened until Christmas may be added. Local Postmaster Newton has arranged extra clerical help to manage the holiday rush.
A reader plans a large 20 by 20 inch calendar for her mother using 1915 calendar letters and the Public Ledger guidance. Each month square includes bread milk and ice delivery notes with space for menus and data like weights and measures. The project emphasizes practicality over artistry, with a ribbon hanger and room on reverse for menus.
Instructions advise pouring boiling water directly onto berry stains spread over a tub or basin before washing. It claims the water will run through and remove stains quickly like magic.
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