European Husbands Draw Thumbs Down In Ann Landers Column
The Ann Landers advice column features readers recounting European husbands’ perceived flaws and contrasts with American spouses. Topics include chores avoidance, social expectations, and the impact on marriage happiness, with calls for more discussion from other readers.
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Ann Landers
Color-dripped candle craft with crayon wax tricks
A playful craft idea shows how to create color dripping candles. Hold a crayon over a lit candle flame and rotate the candle to melt wax and produce vivid drips. This simple technique lets any maker customize shades.
Doll dress and jumper patterns for 14 to 22 inch dolls
Doll clothes patterns offered for 14 to 22 inch dolls, including a Christmas dress, flaring jumper, and princess coat. Advertises Print Pattern 9370 with size options, pricing 50 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mail handling. Mail to Marian Martin Middletown Journal Pattern Dept in New York. Catalog coupon promises 350 new designs.
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Marian Martin
Middletown
Ohio
Journal
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Fad Diets Blamed For Ongoing Overweight
Ida Jean Kain argues fad diets fail by restricting foods and not changing eating habits. Letters show dieters regain weight after low calorie plans. A steady, varied low calorie diet with exercise helps reduce excess pounds and reeducates appetite.
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Ida Jean Kain
Hints From Heloise Readers Share Quick Home Tricks
A collection of reader tips covers fixing blankets and sheets to keep feet warm, shoe polishing with erasers, mud stain removal with cold water and alcohol solution, and sewing hacks for dress waists. Also included are stair-carpet wear tips, sugar storage in bread boxes, and a note about Tugela Falls in Natal Africa.
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Heloise
Alfred L. Coleman
How to banish the blues with action and willpower
A reader asks how to overcome persistent blues. Dr George Crane advises that activity lifts mood, outlining brisk walks, exercises, and weight lifting to stimulate the heart and brain. He notes caffeine and sugar provide an immediate energy boost, compares the mind to a warming up motor, and promotes his booklet How to Prevent Nervous Breakdowns with a stamped self-addressed envelope.
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