When Wife Is Man of the Family in Modern Life
Kathleen Norris argues the Brown family balance reflects a normal reversed role in which Ann, a successful professional, works in radio and social service while Rex tends farm duties and home life. She urges acceptance of shared duties, praising Ann's achievements and Rex's contentment, and suggesting avenues for future success within a balanced partnership.
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Brown
Ann Brown
Rex
Ann
Lenny
Baseball prospects and pennant chances for 1940 season
A Chicago era observer projects final standings for both leagues. Yankees lead American with Red Sox challenging. Indians, Tigers, White Sox, Athletics, Browns follow. In the National League Cardinals and Reds edge toward a tight race with Dodgers Cubs Pirates Giants Bees Phillies also discussed. pennant may hinge on key pitchers and late-season form.
Leap Year Tea Plans for Engaged Couples and Men
A period piece suggests leap year bets on engagements and home tea parties with male guests. It notes modern afternoon tea favors men with simple asks and cookies as the courting treat, plus several vintage recipes for Frosted Squares Little Swedish Tea Cakes and more. The column advises readers to follow Eleanor Howe for June bride party menus and recipes.
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Judy
John
America
Eleanor Howe
Easy Entertaining menu guide by Eleanor Howe
Eleanor Howes Cook Book offers tested recipes for a wide range of parties including bridal reception beach picnics hikes and children's holidays and bridge gatherings. Send 10 cents to Easy Entertaining care Eleanor Howe 919 North Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois to obtain a copy.
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Eleanor Howe
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Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Braided Rag With Scalloped Border by Mrs Spears
A reader photo shows a scalloped border braided rag rug made from wool strips sewn with double carpet thread. Six rugs vary. center row 15 inches, final oval 31 by 16 inches. Instructions cover looping edges and easing braids to keep flat with a tip to write for Book No. 3.
Mad Hatters Hats Sell For The Restraint Of Style
A Miss Marion McKenzie walking Hollywood Boulevard drew no attention as her lamp shade hat boasted a rub ber band a shoelace flowers pipe-cleaners banana skin and bath plug chain. Wealthy shopper discovers restraint at an exclusive shop where a $25 model lacks any bow or decoration and the shopkeeper quips about restraint being the price.
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Marion McKenzie
Hollywood Boulevard
Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels and Pepsin-ize Stomach
An old ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein and aids belching and acidity while the laxative wakes lazy bowels. The copy targets parents and notes children enjoy the taste.
Faith a Pencil Faith is the pencil of the soul that pictures heavenly things
A compact aphorism states faith as the pencil of the soul used to picture heavenly things, attributed to Burbridge.
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Burbridge
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