Dear Mrs. Mayfield and the neglected wife letters
A reader laments a loveless anniversary and plans an extravagant dinner to spur a change while another writes as an unwed mother facing an unintended pregnancy. Molly Mayfield offers practical, cautious guidance urging patience and family-centered solutions over flight. The advice counselor endorses considering marriage for stability, warns against transferring unhappiness to a child, and suggests practical steps within societal norms.
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M. M
New Hope for Childless Women in August Journal
August issue of Ladies' Home Journal features a new synthetic hormone pill promising easier motherhood for many childless women. It highlights three age-old problems solved, a dramatic weight loss story, diet food transforms, and a factory sex adjustment feature among 29 articles and features in the issue.
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Ladies' Home Journal
Mallory Baele
Why Grow Old Undergarments Shape a Woman’s Charm
A 1920s guidance note explains how undergarment choices influence figure appeal. Lighter girdles, waist enrisers, and shorter slips can smooth the silhouette without restricting movement, while poorly chosen high or long girdles create unflattering rolls. Proper bra fit and adjustable straps prevent slipping and wrinkling beneath dresses.
Plan Convention for World War I Veterans at Santa Rosa
A convention planned for August 9 to 11 aims to help veterans and attendees avoid wrinkling and bulging clothing. a caucus with a barber, a dinner at picnic grounds, and a leaflet offer titled Essential Daily Routine for Beauty and Health. Send self addressed stamped envelope with request for No 19 to Josephine Lowman via the Press Telegram.
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Santa Rosa
Brea
Josephine Lowman
Ithe Press-Telegram
Major role at conclave to open national convention
Mrs. Hazel Spaulding of the Long Beach lodge will open the program and introduce national officers at the national convention of the organization in Los Angeles July 29 to 31. National president Edna Dugan will run business sessions and direct memorials and opening ceremonies. The Long Beach drill team joins Los Angeles Sacramento and Fresno for the opening, with tours of Long Beach for leaders and a Lafayette Hotel luncheon on July 30.
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Hazel Spaulding
Long Beach
Biltmore Hatel
Los Angeles
California
Edna Dugan
Spaulding
Sacramento
Fresno
Arthur Spaulding
Lafayette Hotel
Typical parental guidance on handling toddler no periods
The text argues that parents should not ignore a child’s no phase or allow misbehavior to become habitual. It emphasizes consistent correction, teaching that the world continues to turn despite refusals, and that discipline helps the child grow into a respectful adult. It notes jealousy, cruelty to pets, and rude talk must be addressed.
Leader Feted Good Sports Teaj Luncheon at Auxiliary Residence
A garden tea event hosted by Good Sports will be held Monday at the Burton Chace residence in the Good Sports district. Govd Sports leader and district president Louly Mason of San Diego will attend with a Silvergate group, as the event runs 11 am to 4 pm at Recreation Park.
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Country Club
Independent Press-Telegram
Govd Sports
Good Sports
Louly Mason
San Diego
Silvergate
Compton
Kathan Camp
Amvets Auxiliary State
Compton Post 18
Carl Privett
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