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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1936
Page
2
Monon Riberts Barton Noon reporting on a London Zoo visit by British schoolchildren. The writer notes humorous animal antics such as an old rhino with no teeth hungrily taking a lump of sugar, while signs banning feeding are ignored by visitors.
A traveler shares impressions from an English zoo visit noting expansive enclosures for diverse species including parrots, elephants, ad jutant birds, and camels. The writer contrasts U K and U S zoos, laments cages, and praises spacious habitats that allow natural movement for children and animals alike.
Merle accepts a proposal from a British admirer as social circles of schools and clubs expand outings. The author notes many parents are busy, leading schools to assume organizing trips in cities across the United States and abroad. London draws the author, a world within a city.
Helen Welshimer explores moral issues as women gain emancipation and freedom of action. The piece asks whether women will abandon old codes or risk losing vital life experiences, and seeks the Golden Mean in a changing social landscape.
After World War I, the article urges women to stay youthful yet mature in appearance and behavior to compete in business. It discusses open social mixing post Prohibition, the need to separate work and personal life, and maintaining professionalism while managing romantic advances from male colleagues. It notes shifting gender dynamics and the priority of efficiency in a changing job market.
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