Give and Take in Marriage Might Strengthen Bonds
A columnist questions marital power dynamics in modern marriages arguing neither spouse should dominate. It suggests a mutual give and take on personal choices like hair, clothing, and habits, proposing shared compromise to strengthen the partnership.
Dear Martha Lee On Hair and Freedom in Marriage
A reader writes about twenty years of marriage and conflict over hair length and dress. The husband forbids bobbing hair, while the wife wears long dresses and hair nearly four feet long. The adviser questions how to weigh personal liberty against marital consent in appearance.
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Martha Lee
Dear Martha Lee on religious differences in marriage
A reader asks about marrying with differing faiths and how to handle future children. Dixie replies that religion should promote peace and love, not cause trouble, insisting love can overcome belief differences.
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Martha Lee
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Menus for the Family with Cottage Cheese Notes
Menu list covers breakfast lunch and dinner items including prunes cereal pancakes veal steak potatoes carrots peas kumquat salad and date cake. Cottage cheese promoted as ideal for children three and older when served moist with thick cream and low salt.
Shaded Gray Gown Creates Soft Gray Effects
A gown shading from white to black yields multiple soft gray effects in fabric and light. The description notes gradual tonal transitions and the resulting visual depth under varying illumination.
Tea Towels Cleaning Guide Encourages Daily Wash
The guidance recommends washing tea towels after each day’s use and boiling them thoroughly once a week to prevent contamination and maintain hygiene.
Dear Martha Lee We Are a Happy Four Year Married Couple
A reader writes about a four year marriage that grows sweeter with time. The couple says they stay united, enjoy travel together, and share strong mutual interest. They acknowledge occasional faults and sincere apologies, emphasizing daily affection.
Instructive Letter to Peggy on Dating Etiquette
A letter discusses youth and spirituality, arguing modern youths chase worldly comforts but lack grace. It states girls should not directly ask a boy on a date, suggesting instead inviting him to a group event or party with others.
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Martha Lee
Peggy
Murder at Cherry Lane Elopement Trial in 1920s
Faith Lane pursues a murder case linked to Ralph Cluny who was killed before an intended marriage to Cherry Lane. Evidence includes a crumpled PF note, footprints in snow, and a crippled beggar named Phil. Faith argues the old man plotted the crime. lawyer Stephen Churchill dismisses the theory and pushes Cherry toward trial.
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Private affairs and a stubborn detective pair
A quarrel between a beggar and Mr. Churchill leads Faith to vow she will not quit. Bob and Faith decide to act as amateur detectives, with Bob taking charge of the investigations. Eton outfits for schoolchildren aged 8 to 14 are described as fashionable.
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New Flannel Suits Feature Tailored Jacket and Check Skirt
The latest flannel outfits present a tailored tailored jacket in a solid color paired with a straight check skirt in the same shade, combined with white.
Mending and Cake Tips From Daily Housekeeping
Press mending tissue into silk to stop buttonholes fraying and baste torn lace on paper. Stitch the design lines across missing areas and tear away the paper. If lace is ecru dip in coffee solution. Olive oil on a skillet treated days before use prevents burning. Let cake cool before icing to allow steam to escape.
Suede Gardenias for Ultra-Tailored Suits Lapels
A precise lapel detail favors suede gardenias in white gray or beige with black patent leather leaves to finish an ultra tailored suit.
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