Health Officer Warns Against One Food Diets and Excess Roughage
Dayton public health director Dr. D. H. Williams warns against single food regimens and extreme roughage in diets. He says no single item causes cancer, stresses early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and advocates balanced nutrition with careful use of bulk foods to avoid intestinal irritation.
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Claud North Chrisman
H. H. Williams
Dr. Peters
Public Health
Dayton
Ohio
Williams
Weight Reduction Advice From Doctors
The article advises a soft diet when stomach ulcers occur and warns against fashionable weight loss drugs. It promotes regular eating, portion control, and routine exercise, noting that even five meals a day can be safe if regular and moderate. It emphasizes professional guidance for glandular issues and mentions Dr Williams' ideas to be continued tomorrow.
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Williams
Modes and Manners in Introductions and Service
A woman should introduce her husband by stating the relationship, not the name. For example, Mrs Walsh, may I introduce my husband to you. Avoid giving the husband’s name to establish the relation. In introductions of family, refer to sister or married daughter by relation. Hot should be served on a bread plate folded in a napkin.
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S. Walsh
Eve
Ultra-Smart Morret Gowns Draw Private Clientele
Ultra-Smart Ronald Morret reports strong demand for sheer topped black silk jersey dinner gowns. The illustrated design features a yoke and sleeves in black net with peacock green embroidery bands. The label notes favorable reception among private clients.
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Ronald Morret
Beauty Tips for Set Curls and Simple Honey Facial
Hair care advice explains setting ends in small curls with curlers or pins, brushing to form soft rolls, then spraying with brilliantine for sheen. A honey facial treatment is suggested for dull skin, applying honey, rinsing after ten minutes, and finishing with a softening cream for a rosy, smooth look.
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Helen
Inventor Carleton Ellis Breaks 700 Patents Milestone
Profile of Carleton Ellis of Montclair New Jersey who has accumulated over 700 patents and earned more than a million dollars. The chemist operates fifteen laboratories with twenty assistants, pursuing long term goals such as a durable paint and water repellent fabrics while warning young chemists about the capital required to sustain seven to eight years of work.
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Carleton Ellis
Thomas Edison
John O'Connor
Ellis
Mr. Elis
Montclair N. J
Standard Oil Corporation
Mr. Ellis
Guide to Charm Plan for Skin Care in 1938
A 1938 style home beauty plan urges self examination in a well lighted mirror to improve skin, hair, makeup, and hands. It covers hair conditioning, versatile styles, proper makeup application, and eyebrow boundaries, plus weekly hot oil manicure, elbow scrubs, and rich hand creams, aligning skin care with evening fashions and party season.
Dishes for Today Smoked Salt and Canned Fish Recipes
A guide to affordable smoked fish and canned salmon dishes to stretch the food budget this month. Includes codfish a la Newburg style with eggs parsley and a white sauce, and a potato and fish casserole with onions and crackers. Also lists other fish based meals and serving ideas.
Speaking of Style Shirtwaists Adopted By Office Girls
New York fashion notes describe 1937 8 styling for office wear. Shirtwaist and skirt return as blouse tops paired with pleated or cut skirts. Secretaries mix daytime and evening looks with bracelets veils boleros and novel wrist accessories. Designers like Jenny present ruching and mousseline de sole used creatively.
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New York
Simple weekly flush prevents costly pipe clogs
A regular practice uses a strong salt solution and very hot water poured down sinks and drains about once a week. This inexpensive method helps prevent blockages and reduces plumbing bills over time.
Modern Women Take Men’s Advice on Clothes and Make Up
Mrs Martin argues that women who follow male fashion guidance can improve their style and grooming. She cites practical tips on wardrobe choices, makeup routines, and confidence, urging readers to test ideas and adapt trends to personal taste.
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Mrs. Martin
Judy
You and Your Child You and Your Husband Roles
Jane Herbert Goward argues wives should heed husbands in finances and decisions while nurturing a child's development. The piece blends marriage advice with social commentary on fashion, self expression, and mutual respect, critiquing excessive female vanity and urging balanced parenting and negotiation.
Peasant Theme Dress Features Wedg Wood Pattern
French resort wear described in 1937 Fairchild piece. Sheer crepe linen in a Wedg wood pattern with white on lavender blue for a sports frock. Dirndl influence seen in pleated waist fullness. black velvet mesh trim. Natural straw hat, small crown, embroidery, velvet ribbon. Nicoris hat noted.
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Fairchild
France
Food Hacks From Short Cuts For Fresh Bakes
Short Cuts suggests placing a peeled apple or bread in the cake box to retain moisture, and notes that grated orange rind in sugar enhances apple pie. It adds a little flour to frying grease to prevent popping and scattering, and salt to the water helps poached eggs stay intact.
Fashion Show Fiasco and the Gendered Wardrobe Dilemma
A reflective piece questions the clash between fashion trends and female self image urging men to influence attire choices. It recalls older generations preferred women dressing traditionally while condemning oversized clashing outfits. The author argues men’s taste often aligns with appropriateness and suggests women should heed it.
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Farrehita
Talbot Lake
Guide To
By Jacqueline Hunt
Miss Hunt
Hollywood
Ann Rutherford
June Clayworth
G. Howard Hodne
Judith Wilson
Newburg
la Newburg
Finnan Haddie
Paris
Catherine Pare
Jenny
Mousseline de Sole
Marian Mays Martin
Jane Herbert Goward
MES. Martin
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