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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
3
Dr Garry Cleveland Myers discusses somnambulism, contrasting wake therapy with shock cures for children under twelve, warns against unsafe devices, and urges medical guidance. He also covers child safety around construction sites and parental responsibilities, plus a fashion note on a Paris dress copy and bridesmaid trends.
A lively piece blends socialites and theater lore with styles for summer, noting Lillian Russell’s influence and Bernhardt era nostalgia. It highlights practical wardrobes for rain and weddings, including white crepe gowns with mother-of-pearl details and a pale pink Chenille lace ensemble.
Charles Spencer outlines a complex ruse to outwit underworld boss Jack Leslie by disguising two agents as Mary and Noel Veritzen to exchange for Madge Graham’s emeralds. The plan includes sabotaging the getaway car and a staged rescue, with guards posing as prisoners to mislead Leslie.
Adele Garrison describes a scene where Harry Underwood directs a conspiratorial impersonation, preparing Mary and Watson for a deception as they discuss makeup and performance. The piece then shifts to a reader note about diet advice, noting the equal effort required for underweight individuals to gain weight and promising upcoming guidance.
A dated menu features a vegetable supper salad with escalloped tomatoes as the hot dish, butter sponge cake with fruit, and iced tea. The text blends a meat course, gelatin salad, and a bake dish with detailed steps, then shifts to weight management notes on underweight patients and a proposed three daily menus totaling about 3,700 calories.
Advice on shaping thighs through posture and exercise. Describes posture, leg swings, and high kicks to target localized fat. Recommends brisk walking, squats, and desk posture to firm muscles. Suggests back support, cold salt-water sponging, and deodorant as daily routine for cleanliness and odor control.
In a moonlit playroom Knarf and Hanid mount Giddap the hobby horse and ride through a misty wall into a bright land. The shadows explore a sunny world where birds sing and flowers bloom as the horse gallops on beyond the wall.
The Andersons ordered six dozen rose bushes of a single variety for spring but received fewer. The florist said only stock on hand allowed. fall restock promised. Meanwhile Knarf visits a sewing themed house built of buttons and thread with Mrs Pin and Mr Needle at the door.
Two squares of bitter chocolate are melted in one quart of milk with four tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon and salt. The mixture is beaten until frothy, then poured over whipped egg white and served with whipped cream.
A simple baked apple dessert is prepared by coring red apples and filling centers with a mix of chopped almonds chopped dates and whole raisins. Apples are briefly returned to the oven and served warm as a dessert.
The florist delivered 58 rose bushes rather than 72 as ordered, leaving the customers short by 14 plants and prompting a dispute over the correct shipment and potential replacement or refund.
The writing forecasts a lively day with unforeseen changes and bold ventures. Expect shifts in plans and possible scenes of operation, balanced by vigilance against intrigue. Birthdays may bring a year of surprises, new experiences, and reoriented life paths, amid potential romance and risk of deception.
Summer shifts perfume rules as lighter colognes replace heavy eau de parfums. Light waters with lime mint or floral notes suit hot days, while carnations violets and geranium remain year round. Women favor lighter fragrances for personal grooming and linen scent, aiding coolness in the heat.
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