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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
7
Practical advice from 1942 emphasizes light meals and dressing cool to combat heat. The piece urges avoiding heavy foods, wearing breathable clothing, and using hydration and rest to maintain productivity and comfort during high temperatures.
A nostalgic column warns about summer heat and cooling methods. It stresses keeping infants and the elderly comfortable, suggests using cold treats and airier clothing, and advises consulting a doctor about acid conditions and available remedies. It notes the range of drugstore products to combat heat discomfort.
In a practical guide the piece urges enjoying outdoor meals and showers at home to beat heat. It praises local picnics and simple equipment, notes wartime ingenuity, and stresses self help for the aged and those unable to endure high temperatures.
Dr. Clifford E. Erickson of Northwestern University warns that war conditions expose English children to death disease wounds birth and sex. He cites studies and confidential documents to say parents and teachers must face new life situations once tabooed as emotionally unsettling for kids.
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