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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1957
Page
11
A reader urges parents to ban toy guns and teach children gun safety, arguing that realistic toys mislead kids about danger. The letter notes accidents stem from adult carelessness, advocates unloading guns after use, and keeping firearms out of reach, calling for parental role modeling and education.
The Republican National Committee report notes growing female representation in federal and state roles. Highlights include 376000 women in federal work, 16 in Congress, 321 in state legislatures, 114 women judges, and several appointed posts from postmasters to foreign service, with names such as Pegmnelley Rankin and Franway mentioned.
The note explains that removable shoulder pads help keep within budget by easing pressing of jackets. It suggests ironing insi facings and shoulders, slipping the iron into sections to smooth the facing, and mentions tollaw the meiovial in a concise fashion.
Wash often and pantie girdle should be brushed and aired. Use warm water to suds it, rinse in warm water twice, then blot with a towel. Avoid twisting or wringing. A soft brush helps remove soiled spots.
Pattern ad highlights a bold big collar with youthful charm and practical 1937 fall and winter fashion. It promotes 33-inch yard quantities and 35 cent coin pricing, instructing readers to mail pattern requests with name, address, pattern number, and size to Barbara Bell in Long Beach California or Chicago Illinois.
Regular exercise is essential for overall well being not just weight loss. It improves suppleness, tones muscles, aids waste removal, and helps control weight. A few simple, targeted exercises can reduce stubborn areas and fit a daily 10 to 13 minute routine into busy schedules.
Abigail Van Buren responds to a letter from a wife about her husband giving beer to their young children during dinner. She warns that providing alcohol to minors is unsafe and urges parental guidance to stop the practice.
A collage of kitchen tips, reader questions, and advice columns. Includes quick raisin nut bread ideas, exercise tips, and household etiquette notes, with Dear Abby style guidance on relationships, family, and personal concerns.
A quirky instruction-like piece argues equality in grooming, noting that not just the face but ears nostrils and the back deserve equal attention. It contrasts visible and hidden areas to question bias in personal care routines.
Women using ice as an astringent may notice red veins beneath the skin. Always wrap ice in a towel or washcloth to avoid direct contact which can cause tiny blood vessels to break under the surface.
Easy upkeep life can improve at home when housewives use washable fabrics. The article notes especially those with slipcovers and draperies that soil easily and need constant care.
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