Psoriasis of the skin explained and treated
Dr Claud North Chrisman discusses psoriasis causes, patterns, and treatments. The article describes typical red pimples forming silvery scales, possible nail involvement, itching, and the tendency to relapse. Treatments include Fowler's solution arsenic with careful medical supervision and topical remedies such as salicylic acid and chrysarobin, plus tar and mercury preparations and persistent management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud North Chrisman
M.D
C.M. L
Drew
Bernard Shaw Turns Eighty A Birthday Reflection
Profiles for Today notes Bernard Shaw entering his eightieth year with a wry remark about aging. The piece discusses public misreading of the English writer, Shaw's stubbornness, and his celebrated plays. It suggests a lingering inferiority complex yet portrays him with a humane, humorous view.
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Bernard Shaw
Hirn
Shaw
Man
Superman
Androcles and
the Lion
Major Barbara
Joan
Accessories described for historic formal gowns and headpieces
The passage notes rhinestone hair stars clipped at temples, velvet touches to match gowns, center-parted coiffures with long backs, a shirred net muff bag, and a net box wrap to pair with a Du bonnet gown as notable accessories.
Guide to Charm Summer Sun Clears Up An Oily Surface
Jacqueline Hunt explains how sun affects different skin types and stresses constant cream use to maintain softness and youth. The piece describes cleansing creams, cold creams, and heavy oils, plus foundation creams for very dry skin, and warns against relying on products alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Hunt
Beauty Tips From Stage Prominent Women
Practical beauty tricks from screen and stage stars target lasting powder and smooth skin. The method uses a clean cotton pad pressed to face and throat to apply excess powder, then left briefly before brushing away excess. Eyebrow brush removes stray hairs and a moist cloth cleans lips before makeup continues. Powder is then applied to arms and exposed skin areas.
Cleaning the Medicine Cabinet for Safety
The cabinet should be regularly cleaned to remove old medicines and powders. Keep simple remedies accessible for emergencies and ensure all bottles are labeled. Place potent items like liniments on the highest shelf out of reach to prevent ingestion by children.
Diamonds Return To Favor Yet Costume Jewelry Remains
New York fashion notes say diamonds are coming back to favor while costume jewelry stays in style for novelty. The trend highlights pearl string neckpieces over collarless gowns, with bodice drapes and gathers shaping silhouettes. Designers focus on straight lines, front fullness, and eddying folds to create width from chest to sides, as in Lelong’s midseason dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harving
Lelong
Modes and Manners on Street Encounters and Visits
A guidance note advises a girl to nod and pass on when meeting a young man acquaintance on the street to avoid appearing unwelcome as he may be in a hurry. If he stops her, she may chat or excuse herself. For weekend guests, follow the invitation terms, specifying arrival and departure times.
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Feyer
Dad
Paul
Short cuts for home care in summer heat
Keep candles straight by varnishing with clear gloss then wipe with damp cloth. Place a pail of cool water in a freshly painted room to absorb paint odor and change the water every two hours.
August Days Are Time for Jelly Making
August days invite kitchen canning as August fruit ripens into jellies jams and pickles. Peaches plums pears melons and berries supply the materials while tried recipes mix with new ideas. Plan a modern jam cupboard using grape mint plum and currant jellies as glazes and peach and blackberry jams for desserts.
Luncheon Menu Highlights Include Chicken Sandwiches and Peach Preserves
A luncheon menu lists items such as Veal Loaf on Lettuce with Mayonnaise, potato chips, hot biscuits, peach preserves, consommé with rice, hot chicken sandwiches with spiced peaches, pearl cream puffs with fudge sauce, and tea. Special notes emphasize variety and period dining choices.
Plum Preserves and Jelly from Oranges to Currants
Plum preserves mix red plums oranges lemon rind and blanched almonds with sugar and cook to jelly. Currant raspberry jelly uses raspberries currants juice strained with sugar until thick, then paraffin sealed. Watermelon rind pickles with brine and sugar syrup repeated boilings. Pear conserve combines pears ginger walnuts pineapple and lemon, cooked and sealed.
Modern women questioned for happiness and self focus
A reader laments surveys on women’s happiness, arguing many modern women overthink their states of mind while older generations found contentment in routine. A second letter from a 62 year old writer asks if modern self centeredness explains discontent and whether analysis of reactions is worthwhile.
Howl of Unhappiness and the Modern Woman
The speaker argues women should not be criticized for using their thinking to manage emotions. She contrasts neurotics who mourn publicly with modern women who seek answers and remedies rather than nursing sorrow, praising intelligence applied to feelings while noting occasional excess in self analysis.
Talent and happiness in women along with self knowledge
A discussion on the need for inner capacity for happiness in women. External conditions do not ensure contentment. introspection and self understanding drive progress, with women learning from their mistakes to avoid repeating them.
Laundering a Crocheted Collar Correct Care Tips
Proper care steps for crocheted collars include washing in warm sudsy water, rinsing in clear water, avoiding wringing, gently squeezing out moisture, dipping in thin starch, not hanging to dry, and shaping while damp by pinning to a soft turkish towel.
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Judith Wilson
Marian Mays Martin
Herbert Jane Goward
Mrs. Martin
Imadn An
MES. Martin
Toluca Lake
California
Bing Crosby
Lazy Susan
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