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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1940
Page
7
A vintage medical column by Logan Clendening MD explains sciatic pain pathways from hip to foot, common variations, and treatments. It advocates bed rest with leg support, splints or traction devices to immobilize the leg, plus physical therapy and heat or light therapy, noting sedatives are largely ineffective for lasting relief.
A fashion feature profiles a leading American designer presenting a Fall collection. Three models wear soft black wool ensembles with jet trimmed hats and jackets with jet fringe details. Jet beads highlight reverses and pockets while simple frocks pair with versatile necklines. A blouse wardrobe offers varied skirt options in velvet, challis, and rayon or chiffon fabrics for dinner and evening looks.
Practical guidance for parents and teachers on boosting spelling skills in children. Emphasizes eye checks, learning by heart, focused short practice, calm atmosphere, and patient, daily reinforcement to build confidence and reduce errors. Encourages handwriting drills and using a spelling diary for mispelled words.
Instructions to winterize seasonal houses covering fire frost insect and intruder protection. Advice includes turning off power and gas, safely storing fuels, ventilating iceboxes, disconnecting fridges, sealing food, draining water systems, wrapping pipes, protecting metal parts, closing fireplaces, securing furniture, and locking windows and shutters for safe off-season occupancy.
Madge Graham persuades her husband Dicky to help move Edith Fairfax to safer sleeping quarters amid Edith’s growing paranoia. The plan hinges on Dicky’s cooperation and Nell Whitlock the nurse’s silent supervision as a perilous situation unfolds with Edith Ella’s fragile state and looming danger.
Adele Garrison continues a dramatic scene as Edith battles excitement and fear while awaiting Dicky's arrival. The patient begs, the nurse restrains, and a pivotal moment awaits the door as the ominous pause ends with a promised future chapter.
Brown rice takes at least twice as long to cook as white rice and is often soaked for an hour to soften bran coats. A dampened sponge is an excellent tool to remove lint from clothing and works quickly.
Mr Punch recalls a failed plan to form a street band with Cricket Robin Cat and Dog. The trio’s practice chaos ends with a comic chase and a neighborly broom, leaving Punch reflecting sadly on the ruined dream. Knarf and Hanid admire a stray street band outside while Mr Punch laments the past.
A light beauty guide urges arms care for sun and weather wear with coconut oil steaming towels and talcum. Exercises tighten arms and posture, plus full length and triple mirrors to monitor physique. A ten minute daily calisthenics routine promises youthful lines into old age.
The stars indicate fortunate, auspicious conditions for the day with smooth progress and strong support from those in power. Social business contacts may rise, but expenditure and extravagance should be watched. Elders aid with friendly cooperation. private affairs remain pleasant yet circumspect. a birthday child may show stability and talent.
Odd fact notes compulsory military training boosting the wedding ring trade. A major dealer reports a 250 percent rise in business over the past year, reflecting heightened demand as patriotic preparations spread nationwide.
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