Riley Sisters Run Anastasia Salons In New York Story
Helen Schiller, a skilled manicurist at the Anastasia Salons, listens as clients gossip about the Riley sisters and their brother Walter, powerful figures in beauty circles. The sisters, prominent in NY magazines, shape beauty contests and public pages while Helen contemplates her own future beyond the family business.
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Anastasia
Riley Sisters
Walter Riley
Helen Schiller
Rlleys
MIP NY Magazine
Miss Ginsberg
Helen
Alastasia Chain
Ambitious Brook‑lyn girl faces wartime life and new beginnings
In a Brooklyn setting during wartime, Helen Schiller, daughter of an enemy alien, struggles after her mother’s loss and her father’s death. Helen becomes a sought after beautician, defying stigma tied to German heritage, as her sister Belle remains in school. A chance meeting with Walter Riley hints at new trials as discipline clashes with a freer era.
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Manteating Academy
Brooklyn
America
Helen
Belle
Fourth Street
Anastesia
Irene Riley
Irene
Helen Schifter
Merilys Miller
Miss Vera
Walter Riley
Wetle
Why You Should Never Cut a Corn
Troubled with corns or calloused feet, the advertisement urges readers to avoid paring and instead use a mint-based remedy. It claims immediate relief by applying the product and notes the corn or callus will peel away, leaving healthier skin while promoting the product’s endorsement by readers who report warm, comfortable feet.
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Corm
Deeplerz
Minister's Son Invents Invisible Ear Drum
A. Q. Leonard, son of a church secretary, claims a device that improves hearing dramatically, enabling clear conversation in ordinary settings including theaters. It is described as inexpensive and a potential blessing, with contact given at suite 116 70 Fink Avenue New York City.
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A. Q. Leonard
Inteltey
AE Ceonard, DD
Board of Foreign Missons
Methodiet
Episcopal Church
Leonard
Tne
Fink Avenue
New York City
Advice to Women in Texas Promotes Favorite Prescription
An historical fragment describes women seeking relief from pains nausea and weak condition through a touted Favorite Prescription by Mrs Wythe of Red River Street Adams Texas. The text mentions mothers and aged women reading testimonials and a relative noting improvements after use.
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Nike
Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Cough Relief
An old drug advertisement asserts that Creomulsion cures children’s coughs and colds. It markets Creomulsion as a potent non narcotic medicine with additional ingredients and promises cash refunds if relief is not achieved, urging mothers to choose this prescription.
Conventions Bid Sought by San Antonio Group
San Antonio conventions bureau plans four large gatherings including the 1930 National Letter Carriers convention. Arthur Pfeilmanourecn reports bids will go to Gleve in September from the local chapter. Also seeking state American Legion, Chabert and Presbyterian church southern branch, and Disciples of Christ national meetings.
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San Antonio
Arthur
Sands Found at Two Levels in McCulloch Well
Brady reports oil shows at three sands in McCulloch County near Placid, Texas. First sand at 130 feet estimated to yield seven to eight barrels daily, with second and third sands at 160 and 200 feet providing similar indications. No water found below 400 feet. test to be adjusted to shallow sands if no production.
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Tate
Pubama
Tno
Station 20
Dietician to Give Three Lectures at Plaza Hotel
Martin W. Pretorius, a dietician and health specialist, will start a series of three public lectures at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Plaza hotel ballroom. The topics are Is Poor Health Keeping Success From You City Life Undermines Your Health What You Can Do About It and Food and In Relation to Health.
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Martin W. Pretorius
Uuteh
Plaza Hotel
Two Women Injured in Auto Collisions
Mrs Charlotte Brandenburg of Web Street and Mrs F A Willmont of Magnolia Avenue were injured in separate motor vehicle crashes. Brandenburg is recovering at In the Nix hospital after a collision at Dakota and South Pine Streets. Willmont was taken to Baylor hospital after a crash at Brooklyn and Augusta streets.
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Charlotte Brandenburg
Web Street
Nix Hospital
Dakota
South Pina Streets
F. A. Willmont
Weat
Magnolia Avenue
Baylor Hospital
Brooklyn
Augusta Stedetr
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