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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1954
Page
7
Sleep expert Norman Dine shares three rules to stay cool at night. Shield windows with trees or double shades to block heat, vent hot air with an exhaust or bed area fan, and choose porous foam latex beds and sheets for better airflow. Also use body temperature baths and fluorescent reading lamps for cooler rest.
The National Council reports 480 children four years old and younger died last year from poisons ranging from cleaning fluids to kerosene. Experts urge locking away hazardous liquids to prevent accidents.
The article sketches a summer move by thousands of graduates to New York chasing fame and fortune on $50 a week. They endure crowded subways, dorm like residences, and the need to typewell for entry level clerical work while navigating tough boss feedback and budget strains. Some counselors advise staying home to gain experience before leaping to the big city.
Star Pattern No. 256 offers a summer sundress in sizes 12 through 46 designed to flatter mature figures. Features include unstitched pleats at bust and waist, optional bias yoke and pockets, and options for fabric choices all cottons in pastels linens denims or prints. Pattern ships for 50 cents to Star Pattern Dept Southern Illinois Box 350 Madison Square Station New York NY.
Mrs. T. H. Ludlow of Riverside past president of the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers was elected vice president from region IV at the 58th annual national convention in Atlantic City May 24 25. She succeeds Mrs. J. W. Heysman of Oak Park.
Mr and Mrs Opal Pierce of Kago visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Darrell Wolff in Royalton.
A Cairo cake baking expert praises Mrs Tucker's Shortening as a joy to use in recipes. The brief notes a cake mix including sifted flour and sugar and mentions baking powder and salt quantities.
A reader seeks a lasting fragrance and is advised to try Liquid Skin Sachet by Houbigant. The Chantilly Lotion is praised for slow diffusion and long wear, available for $1.85 plus tax at Carbondale stores.
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