Advertising, myths, and modern fears in a 2000 look
In this Erma Bombeck piece a child of the forties recalls trust in the system and questions how myths and marketing shape health and life. The author imagines future family TV life, advertising brainwashing, and everyday absurdities about health and happiness. The text examines society’s reliance on slogans and convenience.
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Altrusa Club Plans Meeting at Cloisters Clubhouse
Members of the Altrusa Club will hold a covered dish supper at the Cloisters Clubhouse on Suffolk Road Tuesday at 6 30 p m A business meeting will follow The article also offers cosmetic lighting tips advising deeper blue toned lipstick for indoor artificial lighting to prevent skin looking drained
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National Chicken Cooking Contest heats up statewide finals
Winston-Salem reports the 25th National Chicken Cooking Contest nears, with state contests scheduled in 19 states from May 1 to June 22. Winners in each state receive an expense-paid trip to the national cookoff on July 25 plus 100 dollars and a year’s supply of sponsor products. the grand prize is 10 thousand dollars. Maryland Delaware and Virginia hold a joint DelMarVa cookoff. judging emphasizes appeal, appearance, flavor and clarity of recipes using broiler-fryer chickens.
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