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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
8
Briefly discusses Gelett Burgess and his book Look Eleven Years Younger. Highlights chapter Old Age Is a Habit, arguing aging shows in habits of speech, posture, and actions. Notes that aging can be corrected by changing patterns and energy use. Also includes readers’ advice on a separation question and relationship choices.
The plans present a compact yet comfortable house with large rooms and efficient layout. Two alternate designs are shown French stucco and colonial frame, using the same floor plan. Features include a vestibule with two closets a living room fireplace with shelves and a porch overlooking the garden from the dining room. Main building 24 by 26 feet overall 26 by 42 feet six inches. cubage 18 100 cubic feet.
The article notes a shift toward conservative single-breasted men’s suits featuring a three-button style, soft rolled lapels, squared shoulders, and plain trousers. It highlights unfinished worsteds, cheviots, saxonies, and flannels as popular fabrics, with bold chalk stripes on dark backgrounds appearing fashionable in striped patterns.
Fragment of Shelley poem describes a silver fountain of tears and a mind set wild by drink. It portrays Care as a mother figure sleeping among flowers and merited by the soft sorrow of verse.
An article by Mrs. Mary Morton advocates buffet suppers for entertaining large groups. It covers informal setup, minimal cooking, self-serve dining, ample seating near small tables, and hot dishes kept steaming. It also includes a bran waffle recipe with detailed measurements and instructions.
A compact recipe reads three pounds pork shoulder with shell noodles peas celery green pepper onion and mayonnaise. Cook pork until done, cool, dice, then mix with vegetables and mayo seasoned with salt.
Soiled dust cloths pose a fire risk if left damp after dusting and pol ishing with turpentine or oil. After cleaning, drop them into a pail of hot soapy water, soak briefly, then wash as usual.
An editorial advises widespread incorrect brushing and urges early education. Dr Clendening outlines a method focusing on preventing pyorrhea, not just decay, with a small brush, level bristle surface, and a toe edge that works between teeth. It advocates a systematic plan to brush all teeth and to approach gums gently at a right angle.
Fashion notes from Paris highlight dramatic evening wear with slim or wide skirts, draped silhouettes, and polonaise styling. Mauguy Paris creates a gold and black lame lace gown over a gold slip, with a deep pointed collar and stitched gold lame accents. Fall and winter collections favor beading sparkle and rich color pairings like black with brown and blues with reds.
Central Press Beauty writer urges women to improve elbows for arm beauty amid formal gown season. Guidance covers exercises and nightly massage, plus a lemon pumice treatment to brighten dark elbows, finishing with rich cream and optional oil wraps for overnight care.
Garry C. Myers urges parents to teach children careful handling of books and library fines. He advises placing covers on books, avoiding writing or dog-earing, and returning borrowed books on time. He also notes replacing worn free texts and training responsibility at home, with guidance for obtaining related pamphlets.
Fall planted evergreens may need winter protection from drying winds and sun. A simple screen built from cheesecloth, canvas, or burlap around the planting helps prevent wind burn. Also cover roots with heavy mulch to guard against drying. Tulips may be planted late, into October or later.
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