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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
5
Patricia Montclair notes that comforting toys like teddy bears can bring solace to child refugees from England amid waves of migration. The piece contrasts toy appeal with broader immigrant experiences and emphasizes the emotional role of familiar playthings for displaced children.
Medical column weighs eye strain from reading on trains planes and flickering light. It concludes no permanent damage from normal flicker or dim light though headaches and fatigue can occur. Talkies reduce eye strain by steady lighting and less movement, with near blindness risk limited to preexisting muscle weakness.
Photographs feature Phyllis Thompson with a treasury of crocheted toys that suit warm family life. The soft, washable dolls charm younger girls and boys, offering comforting companionship and sturdy playthings for everyday use.
A dog, giraffe, and a duckish chicken cuddle with Phyllis in a homey craft display. Her ring around a rosy frock and a soap net for the shower add whimsical crocheted tidbits to the portrait.
Madge Graham arranges for her husband’s nephews Hank and Bill to stay at the Lansfield Hotel in New York City amid a scarlet fever scare. She coordinates finances with Bill and packs for Hank while Lillian and Katherine express quiet relief that the plan may preserve the family home.
The reading notes a lively day with bold mental focus and aggressive drive. Birthday individuals may see expansion opportunities and practical development of major ideas, while group efforts on social or political issues show decisive potential. A child born today is described as energetic and resourceful, aiming for prestige through initiative.
The article offers variations for lamb dishes such as mint vinegar sauce currant jelly glaze and stuffing with apricots plus pineapple garnishes. It also warns sudden temperature changes damage pianos advising normal stable temperature and no drafts to protect tone.
The author argues most arithmetic trouble stems from counting instead of memorizing 100 addition and 100 subtraction facts. He urges parents and teachers to stop speed drills and let children learn these facts by heart, detailing a family's experience and offering to send copies of the facts.
The child likes to follow his mother around the house and gains his best education when he does. He should learn clearly what he may or may not do, and his mother should remain patient, talking to him, explaining things, and answering his questions.
A satire on dieting and beauty standards describes how the thin figure faces social pressure. It urges balanced nutrition for the slender, recommends rich milk and eggs, and suggests knee care plus cocoanut oil after scrubbing. It also advises against overexertion and promotes a healthy diet and routine.
Knarf, the shadow-boy, rides Hop-a-Long the grasshopper while Hanid secretly trains a Daddy-Long-Legs. She uses a thread of spider web to guide the tall legged insect and plans a race with Knarf, but a stumble during a chase reveals the secret.
The United States produced five million pounds of synthetic rubber last year, challenging a 1925 scientific textbook that claimed synthetic rubber was no longer a practicable proposition. The shift signals rapid industry growth and technological advancement.
Mr and Mrs Russell Crawford and Mr and Mrs William Thurston of Parsons Kansas spent a day fishing. They fished all day without a bite and headed for shore when a two pound bass jumped from the water and landed in their boat indicating a rare catch fortunes.
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