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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1961

Page

6

WHY GROW OLD Marathon promises eight weeks to beauty

JOSEPHINE LOWMAN touts an 8 Week Self-Improvement Marathon claiming dramatic changes in figure posture complexion and verve through nutrition exercise and grooming. She advises gradual workouts and weekly weigh ins and invites readers to request a booklet by sending 10 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope.

Josephine Lowman

Dear Abby: a weight loss contest tests loyalties

Abigail Van Buren answers readers on relationships. A tavern worker questions a lover who stays with his wife while another man and the wife join a six week weight loss contest. Abby says join, keep humor, and wish the biggest loser success.

Abby Pat

Iron restoration paste cleans copper discolored iron sole

The article describes applying a thick copper paste cleaner to restore a discolored iron bottom. After rubbing in the paste, rinse the sponge with clear water and wipe until droplets form. It warns about a film and hints at the public missing many important mailed items and priceless snapshots being discarded daily.

New Cereal Surprises For Baby Gerber Strained Oatmeal

Advertises two ready to serve Gerber cereals for babies. Gerber Strained Oatmeal of Mixed Cereal with apple sauce and Bapanss, no mixing needed. Each cereal is cooked with the fruit and ready to serve. Delicate in flavor, they have a

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