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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
2
The piece traces advertising ethics from patent medicines a century ago to cosmetic scams aimed at women. It notes newspapers rejected harmful nostrums long ago, as doctors became common and repeat-purchase habits doomed liars. It argues reputable stores avoid allergy risks and that deception in ads ultimately fails.
A column in the style of Ruth Millett urges readers to act for European suffering, noting many women feel helpless but can help through Red Cross knitting or funding. It urges taking concrete steps like volunteering, donating, or aiding relief groups beyond sentiment.
On a cross country journey Carole, Denny, Rhoda, and Auntie King anchor a dramatic reunion. Rhoda confirms affection while Mrs. King flaunts wealth and supports the rescue effort. Carole remains in her drawing room as plans for Catalina and the Grand Canyon unfold amid tensions and plans for the Canyon trip with Peace in tow.
Denny proposes during a noontime tray scene as Carole reveals her real identity as Janet Browne. They discuss career, publicity, and Rhoda while arranging a quick marriage and a Catalina honeymoon as the couple departs with Carole’s grandmother.
Hollywood recalls Susanna Foster as a precocious child from burlesque who rose to prominence in Victor Herbert musicals and newsreels. Her sharp wit and striking voice propelled her from Minneapolis theaters to Metro, then The Star Maker, with a vaudeville edge and a career highlighted by resilience and bold self-presentation.
A nostalgic, casual column reviews old silent films and current celebrity buzz. The author recalls The Man Who Laughs and actors Conrad Veidt and Mary Philbin, notes age and cinema habits, and riffs on vintage theater culture and 1890s-era gadgets. Mentions Carol Bruce and Victor Moore promoting Louisiana Purchase and shows a playful anecdote about a backstage encounter.
Woman urged to handle heat with restraint and practical fashion habits. Advice includes cool showers, light makeup, washable clothes, perforated shoes, and minimal accessories to stay comfortable and presentable through summer.
A reader quiz on correct social behavior asks if young people should advise elders, whether to say you should have done better, tact in correcting mispronunciations, hosting etiquette with willing guests, and whether guests should insist when helpers are offered. The suggested solutions favor politeness and avoidance of fault finding in social visits.
Special delegations were reported sent to Moscow today to seek absorption of Latvia into the Soviet Union. The union with the Soviet may be proclaimed Sunday when the new parliament meets.
The U S Navy has purchased the passenger liner Iroquois and the cargo vessel Mor macpenn for use as auxiliaries. The purchases announced by AP indicate expansion of naval auxiliary capacity.
The speaker doubts possible roles or benefits and expresses a dislike for clubs and committees. A female peer suggests looking around for a fit while the speaker laments limited options, ending mid thought about heaps and going somewhere.
A scrambled horizontal puzzle lists clues like capital, instrument, insect stages, and prepositions, followed by a vertical list with numbers and definitions. The page features a "MAP PUZZLE" header and several incomplete entries, inviting readers to solve interconnected word clues across directions.
Highlights from the new volume offer amused and moved readers with stories like The Three Fat Women of Antibes and A Man With a Conscience. The collection includes The Lotus Eater and The Facts of Life, ending with a final laugh as a tennis player bends truth.
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