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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1940
Page
4
An article explains middle ear infections can lead to mastoiditis if untreated. It outlines progression from mild ear discomfort to bone destruction, potential surgery, and possible permanent hearing loss, stressing early treatment and careful care.
The piece suggests wearing diamonds in floral settings rather than as clips on clothing. It offers ideas like clipping diamond clips to stems of flowers, creating a diamond flower pin into a necklace of ivy leaves, and styling diamond bowknots or butterfly pins with blossoms for subtle sparkle.
A fashion note discusses dresses for the modern woman and the lady in waiting baby wardrobe. It highlights soft lines over tight fit, practical coats with full backs, and matching coat lining with dresses. It also praises pockets for silhouette camouflage and versatile fabric pairings.
A four piece ensemble features a bag and turban made from matching fabrics. Natural and rust tones blend across a linen weave rayon bolero and rust pleated skirt with a ground print rayon crepe blouse. The turban uses the same fabric pairing for a cohesive look.
Star hostess Anita Louise shares home beautifying tips using geranium-scented eau de Cologne in fingerbowls with blossoms for dinners and spraying perfume on light bulbs to combat smoke odor in rooms.
The article profiles Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, widow of banker Harriman, as the U.S. Minister to Norway during wartime. It notes her swift, bold start in September, her role in reporting Norway’s war on Germany, and her history as a public figure from New York society, charity work, and political circles.
A 1930s style guide touts eau de Cologne as a room and wardrobe enhancer. It recommends scenting linen closets, kitchen air, bulbs, and lingerie with drops of perfume to brighten rooms and daily tasks. Recipes for chocolate chip oat cookies and a chocolate chip layer cake accompany the feature.
Instructions advise removing stains from varnished floors using a cloth dipped in lukewarm sudsy water. After cleaning, wipe dry immediately with a soft cloth and rub with floor polish to restore shine and protection.
Roman processions carried loaves gilded with gold leaf in honor of Venus. Housewives brought freshly baked bread to the temple as offerings and prayed for beauty and luck in love from the goddess.
A guide highlights using carefully bred cookies with semisweet chocolate bars and chips that stay firm when baked. It notes a child may receive small chocolate pieces after meals and that both kids and adults enjoy biting into chocolate chunks in cookies and cakes.
A stylish tip urges self made lapel bouquets using small buds and leaves. Dress them with diamonds or ear clips to add sparkle. Fresh kitchen-window herbs and geraniums can create merry little bouquets, and florist stems allow larger pieces for special events.
Delicate pink lace and silk jersey dress highlighted by a velvet wine red girdle and suede gloves. The ensemble blends soft fabric with rich colors for a formal dance look.
A reader asks about lipstick that stays clean and avoids “threadlike” lines. Advice notes lips may be dry or the lipstick too soft, recommends using a stiffer pencil lipstick with lip liner, drawing a wide smile to smooth skin, and blotting excess after a minute.
An essay urges independent thought and urges readers to question claims in school, media, and daily life. It warns against gullibility and propaganda, and emphasizes praise, encouragement, and critical inquiry to shape good behavior and informed judgment. It notes the value of asking why and weighing sources before accepting rumors as facts.
The guide answers etiquette questions: no gift required when only a church wedding invitation is received, a water tumbler sits to the right of the cover by the knife, tea service arrangement places the pot to the right with sugar and cream at the back and cups left, service plates historically marked guest spots and are removed before the main course, and a napkin should not be opened fully but unfolded partially.
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