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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1948
Page
7
A worried mother seeks guidance on how Nora, a young wife arriving to stay with her husband’s family during pregnancy, should be treated. The columnist urges inclusion, assigns a personal room, and defines chores to help Nora settle and gain self-esteem.
National Baby Week highlights rising canned baby food use. The Department of Agriculture notes per child under 3 consumption rose from two pounds in 1935 to 45 pounds in the latest year. Mothers increasingly follow physicians advice choosing a varied menu for time saving. A recipe for Vegetable Custard details ingredients and baking method.
Dr Caldwell’s remedy offers two actions: a gentle overnight relief of constipation without griping and a cumulative effect to ease sour or gassy stomach distress. Contains senna, medically approved for children.
The letter advises a warm, respectful approach to Nora, urging the hosts to offer privacy and leisure within the home. It stresses recognizing her individuality, allowing freedom of action, and avoiding forced familiarity unless genuine rapport exists. The goal is to earn Nora’s trust through consistent kindness.
Laura Wheeler presents pattern 548 for a sunsuit set with ruffled back for girls and plain style for boys. Includes embroidery transfer and sizes 1 2 3 4 with a puppy or kit ten applique decoration option.
Ellen Van Deusen, 22, admitted to Smith Barney junior executive training, first woman in its program and in the Junior Investment Bankers and Brokers Club. The 18 month course trains her for research or trading desks. starting salary rises from 200 to 300 dollars monthly after graduation. She aims for a long career with marriage later, noting scarce masculine resistance and a need for young blood on Wall Street.
Alicia Hart writes that mature women should shed coyness and youthfully dramatic manners. She recommends graciously accepting compliments, avoiding fluttery or flirtatious behavior, and choosing age appropriate attire over frilly or girlish outfits.
Textile specialists of the U S Department of Agriculture advise spring cleaning for rugs shoes and hats. Beat Minit Misers II rugs on the wrong side with a wide flat heater then vacuum both sides. Pick fine glass particles with damp cotton. Remove mud from leather promptly and wipe clean. Repolish dried shoes. Renew gloss on straw hats with alcohol. Restiffen veiling by pressing between waxed paper with a warm iron.
When unclear, the proper response is to apologize and say you did not understand what was said. The right approach avoids guessing and seeks clarification to ensure accurate communication.
A 1950s style advice piece urges husbands to nurture wives ego daily. It warns against dismissive comments and endorses praising a wife’s efforts from hosting to sewing. It advocates talking when she is ready and allowing emotional support like a clinging vine in hard moments.
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