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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
6
A guide to cooling interiors for August uses blue, white, and green palettes. It suggests washable slip covers, fresh curtains, and light fabrics to replace heavy draperies, with a marine blue living room featuring white rope borders, chintz drapes, and blue white lamps. The piece notes mixing 18th century mahogany with modern chairs, pairing traditional pieces with new for charm.
The article describes a cool colored interior with printed slip covers on an upholstered chair and white chintz on a dressing table, green and white bed decor, and green leaf walls. It suggests reducing clutter in city flats, storing large rugs, using light scatter rugs, white paint to cool rooms, repainting chairs, and gingham covers in cool colors. It notes garden furniture is discounted, making it a good time to buy new pieces.
A prominent physician argues that many tired weak patients lack an organic disease and suffer from constitutional inadequacy or neurotics. He notes their tendency to run through doctors, the hereditary element, and the risk of unnecessary surgeries or tests. He stresses understanding self and sticking to one doctor.
Central Press Garden Expert Dean Halliday discusses hoe types and usage. The scuffle hoe speeds work by breaking crust and weeding near rows. The Warren hoe aids standing users, while the common hoe remains indispensable when properly balanced for comfort and efficiency.
The editor announces six pamphlets by Dr Logan Clendening available by mail for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The National Council of Women sponsors a one week course on Contemporary Trends in Consumer Interests at Lake Chautauqua New York from July 28 to August 2. Mrs Carl L Schrader chairs the committee on consumer interests with Miss Lena Madesin Phillips speaking. Lectures cover prices standards advertising psychology and the value of facts under trees on the campus. The program is part of a broader consumer education effort reaching member organizations totaling about 3 000 000 members.
A mother asks how to gain cooperation from a six year old who resists errands and uses no to gain control. The reply suggests routine chores, special favors for unannounced tasks, respectful requests, and praising cooperation while standing firm on no. Also notes availability of a pamphlet by Dr Myers titled Fear.
A winter friendly chili con carne recipe paired with angel food cake and whipped cream. Directions blend onions, hamburger, kidney beans, tomato soup, and chili powder. bake cake layers with pastry flour and vanilla, fill with pineapple and chocolate icing.
An electric light shaded by a surrounding globe hangs from the ceiling in the room’s center and casts light in all directions, reducing the chance of standing in one's own shadow.
Lisbeth the Graceful notes lines of ancient Greek dress appeal in modern costumes. Designers emphasize long graceful lines and simple draperies. The pictured ensemble features a peach chiffon gown with halter neck and shirred yoke, a long full skirt, orchid velvet belt and halter, plus an imported Vienna petit point bag.
A brief verse excerpt attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson outlines child conduct. It stresses honesty, responding when spoken to, and table manners, noting a child should adhere as far as able.
A reader letter discusses the strain of early marriage, a farmer husband, and a lover. Virginia Lee advises the young wife to avoid affairs, protect her baby, and seek stability, urging patience and personal dignity over running off with married men. The column encourages keeping busy with friends and considering separation only if necessary, for the child’s sake.
A simple kitchen trick helps avoid onion-induced tears by blanching briefly then peeling from the root upward. This method allows clean peeling and slicing with less eye irritation.
Gladys cautions women to protect skin in August sun and avoid sunburn. She advises linseed oil and limewater lotion for relief, warns against immediate water cleansing, and stresses using light cleansing cream and nourishing cream to keep skin soft and supple. If burns are extreme, consult a physician.
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