Biologists Doubt Ages Above 100
Biologists doubt ages beyond 100, noting few authentic records of centenarians. Dr Logan Clendenings notes investigations into long-lived claims, cites Thomas Vair’s 152-year tale as unverified, and discusses ancestry data showing most families yield ages under 90 at death. Editors offer six pamphlets by Dr Clendenins for ten cents each.
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Logan Clendening
M. D. Wvery
Traymoml
Westmineter Abbes
Winnington
Alderbar
Comstintis
Nightgowns Tailored for Women Who Prefer Smooth Lines
An excerpt discusses sleeping garments designed for women who favor well fitting lines over frilly trimming. It highlights tailored gowns and two-piece pajamas in dull luster materials, offering comfort, shape retention, and feminine style without fluffy accents. Names and details describe a specific style and color shades.
Select Soap With Care Says Famous Beauty
Gladys advises choosing a soap by its cleansing quality not scent or color. The piece notes early soaps used with caustic alkalis can dry skin, urges finding a neutral soap with complete oil alkali union, and suggests testing vegetable oil or castle soaps for smooth, effective cleansing without harsh alkali.
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Gladys Glad
Beauty Q and A Advice Row Delivers Nail and Skin Care Tips
Reader questions cover nail conditioning with warm olive oil. A man’s ideal weight is given as 162 pounds for a 23 year old, five foot eleven person. Home mouthwash recipe blends peroxide borax salt in warm water. Advice notes warn bleaches dry skin and suggest cold cream. Editor cites beauty pamphlets and Aliss Glad mail column service with stamped envelopes and fees.
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Dorothy
Richard
Aliss
Mas Glad 41
Simple woolen suit fashion note features brown check
The description praises a simple woolen suit with a brown check jacket and skirt, inverted lapels, metal clips and belt buckle, paired with an orange scarf worn by Una Merhkte. It mentions a moire afternoon dress for college girls and recalls Cinderella and Schiaparelli's Paris trend of trimmed spun glass embellishment.
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HLYS
Una Merhkte
Schiaparelli
Paris
Grief and guidance in holiday sorrow letters
A Virginia Lee column discusses grief during Thanksgiving and Christmas, citing personal loss, faith, and empathy. It includes excerpts from "Lamb in His Bosom" and a reader letter mix of mourning, moral advice, and romance questions. The piece references Tad’s widowhood, a daughter’s death, and a Catholic faith path.
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Virginia
Siesen
Caroline Miler
Gow
Dean Smith
Tad
Tor Gues
Poems That Live HATE My Enemy Converses Quietly
The speaker recalls a tense encounter with an enemy who speaks of future reconciliation after their feud ends. The bitter hearted man predicts a time when hatred seems mysterious and unexplainable. The narrator flees, fearing a reckless kiss as a maid might.
Miss Briton at Albion College Leads Homecoming Festivities
Lilian Campbell notes Miss Jane Drake was chosen Miss Briton at Albion College Albion Michigan for the current year Drake leads college events including the Half Century of Football celebration during homecoming in early November Old and present football squads dating back to 1884 attended No Shirley Temple dolls confusion corrected to Martha Alexander and Betty Jane dolls misconceptions clarified Gemini artist comments on addressing misbehaving youth through creative effort Chi Chat Sister Maury Agnes of St Elizabeth's hospital marks years of service Wisconsin Indian Women club first to affiliate with a state federation Danish women manage business and household duties in Copenhagen
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Lilian Campbell
Jane Drake
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Albon
State of Michigan
Darly
Christmas Supper Turkey Loaf and Cocoa Rolls
Household hints describe a Christmas supper menu featuring a Turkey Loaf made from leftover turkey and vegetables, Cranberry and Jetty Buttered Rolls, and a Molded Lemon cake. Includes step by step mixing, baking instructions, and serving tips for a festive meal.
Making a toy storage box from a shoe crate
A mother describes constructing a tedium sized box from Hut mio Cr. She painted it twice, fastened dull casters, added ends with a cord, pasted nursery pictures on the sides, and gave it a shellac coat. It could be pushed under the children's bed as a play and toy box where kids enjoyed storing and retrieving their pietts and games.
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Mio
Needs More Dads in PTA Says Myers
Article by Garry C Myers argues fathers are essential in PTA activity and home life. It discusses dads’ reluctant participation, the ideal of two-parent partnership, and ways mothers influence men to engage. Editor notes offer two pamphlets for 10 cents.
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PTA
Myers
Garry C. Myers
Cleveland College
Western Reserve University
TNE Millen
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
United States
Garry . Myers
Dallent
Garry Co. Myers
Privet or Barberry Hedge Preference Gains Attention
Gardening note compares privet and Japanese barberry as hedge plants. Privet trims poorly, barberry tolerates pruning while winter hardiness improved. In fall barberry offers vivid color with berries, but privet remains attractive through December.
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MISS
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