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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1953
Page
6
An article promotes a cosmetic regimen to reduce double chins with exercises a chin strap and a rich cream. It describes daily neck and jaw exercises phantom writing and pinching to define the jawline and notes a washable chin strap astringent and cream sold by a cosmetics house. It also mentions wax coating for tools to prevent rust.
An article notes a new mothproofing method for furs developed by Dr. Joseph Caspe and a chemical company, used with sawdust cleaning. Processed furs claim water and crush resistance plus moth protection, backed by insurer tests over two years. Availability at furriers and departments. price about current cleaning costs or less.
Lightning Laundry advertises finishing services for families with a cash discount. Fluff Dry costs 11.7 cents per pound, Economy dry wash 9.9 cents, and Damp dry wash 8.1 cents per pound. Extra services include individual washers and double soft water.
Shell Furnace Oil uses FOA-5X to keep burner filters clear all winter and prevent shutdowns from sludge. After 12 years of research and 3 extra years of home testing, no burner failures from clogged filters were reported. For carefree heat all season, switch to this oil. it reduces burner service calls without extra cost.
A reader asks why she feels disliked and separate despite effort, noting a troubled marriage and three children. Mary Haworth links roots to parental discord, urges habitual, inclusive love, and references Starr Daily's book for guidance.
Advertises an external prescription formula named Muscle-Aid for arthritis rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuritis and muscle soreness. Claims fast relief with application to limbs shoulders neck back and notes hospital gym and massage bar use. Promises full refund option if not delighted and lists price two dollars for large economy size or one hundred dollars for regular (text unclear).
Ruth Millett argues birthdays press women toward middle age, but a fair self-judgment reveals a year’s real gains beyond wrinkles. Happiness, courage, new friendships or interests may mark a year, even as the mirror shows aging.
Louisiana Yam Pie is described as a mellow, rich dessert from Cajun country. The recipe yields a 9 inch pie with yams coconut peanuts milk and eggs, followed by a layered peach and whipped cream semifreddo dessert and a suggested tomorrow dinner menu including melon cup roast turkey and yam coconut pie. The piece emphasizes regional flavor and homey kitchen testing.
A short homemaking note advises using empty salt boxes with metal pouring spouts after painting with latex to create pantry storage. It suggests using scenic wallpaper panels as inexpensive substitutes for wall pictures from wallpaper dealers scraps. It also notes storing an antique for refinishing in a hot dry place to shrink wood joints for easier dismantling.
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