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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
16
Dear Mary Haworth considers a 20 year old man and 40 year old woman coupling. The writer argues genuine affinity is unclear due to limited shared life, says long companionship would be needed to prove mutual love, and warns against advocating marriage for a green 20-year-old despite strong attraction.
A columnist advises that a young man cannot foresee marriage, urging an older, responsible woman to handle devotion with friendly respect and a brisk platonic flavor. The goal is a durable social fellowship as romantic impulses fade, with Mary Haworth inviting readers to write through The Journal.
Practical guidance urges husbands to cherish wives and share successes. It warns that praise earns respect while neglect erodes partnership and stresses courteous treatment, avoiding public criticism, and fidelity to maintain trust and security.
The text advises cleaning a sticky iron soleplate by rubbing over salt laid on heavy paper, then wiping with a woolen pad and pressing on absorbent paper. It also suggests salvaging stale pound cake by slicing it and serving with ice cream, and notes salt cornstarch or talcum powder can keep garments from setting until worn.
The text discusses emergency repairs for wall surfaces and patching chipped polish, then stresses cleaning dust from blinds and using a brush or cloth for dusting. It warns of electrical shock risk if touching an electric kitchen appliance with wet hands and notes appliance faults can be dangerous.
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