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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
2
Dr. Claud North Chrisman warns travelers about water purity when vacationing and driving across the country. Even clear streams and springs can harbor infection germs, posing a risk to families on casual tours as they move from place to place and return home.
The article urges boiling drinking water after floods to avoid bacteria. It recommends adding three drops of iodine per quart for ten minutes or one drop for thirty minutes, and to consult a health officer. It discourages using wayside water and notes old filter methods with sand and charcoal over cisterns.
Activated carbon from wood and bone charcoal, once costly, now powers water purification in over a thousand cities. One pound removes tastes and odors from about 100 000 gallons. its strength rivals hundredfold ordinary carbon. Discovered during war use for gas masks, it later sterilizes and sweetens water sunrise.
Short Cuts Drippings should be clarified and strained before frying. Walted string beans may be revived by soaking in cold water for about half an hour prior to cooking. They look and taste better. Small thin cuts of meat require quick cooking with higher heat. Bread sandwiches made ahead should be wrapped in a damp napkin to prevent drying. Water sandwiches should be wrapped in wax paper to stay dry. Poor varnish, or too thick varnish, is worse for linoleum than none.
Texas Ranger Frances Haskell Edmondson leads a reformist role amid a dated portrait of the Rangers. The Wichita Falls feature notes her as deputy sheriff, Texas State Democratic official, Oklahoma governor’s daughter, and a crusader against marijuana cigarettes, detailing travels to New York and Washington as she met Valente, Dewey, Lawes, and top officials.
The article outlines a home beauty routine using cleansing, lubricating cream, and optional mask. It describes a “beauty angle” pose with hips elevated to send blood to the face, aiding circulation and reducing lines. It suggests aftercare with cold water splash and notes additional products for skin types and blemishes.
A reader describes rough red chapped skin on a fifteen year old and asks about creams. The guidance recommends a gentle regime using a basic all purpose cream for cleansing, a brief five minute second film, warm rinses, no soap, cold final rinse, and light powder in the morning. It advises applying a tiny amount of cream while skin is damp and warns to avoid burning sensations.
End-of-winter menus mix sturdy favorites with new spring ideas. Read on for weekly meal plans featuring brisk salads, roasts, stews, and innovative dishes like Crown Roast of Lamb with Kidney Stuffing, Eye Salad, and Tasty Canapes.
New York reports that longer jackets lead the spring tailored suit update. Paris and London agree on suits, with Mainbocher in Paris presenting silhouettes Duchess of Windsor eyed. Fabrics include glaze yellows police blue torch red lustre pink greys and greens. Skirts shorten to mid calf or above while kitchen window care tips follow.
A fragmented essay discusses leisure, money, and time, urging readers to value free days and personal relaxation. It contrasts active women with idle moments and uses a mother daughter scene to illustrate communication gaps. It emphasizes listening, interest, and respectful dialogue to earn a child's trust.
The piece reflects on postwar home life with increased at home leisure. It notes rising use of rumpus rooms and bars, widespread at home entertainment, and shifts in social habits. Skating, exhibitions, and indoor amusements are highlighted as affordable diversions amid anxious times.
Two dresses showcase youthful taffeta style. The top dress features a square neckline with double pleated ruchings and pastel floral print on a black ground, plus perky bows on the bodice. The second dress is black taffeta with a molded bodice and a square neckline and soft fullness at each side.
The initials should follow the name order when all same size. Fashionable variations include a diamond shape with the last initial centered and a pyramid form with the surname initial at the top and the given initials below, larger as described. Food can be placed before seating for cold appetizers, but hot dishes must wait until all are ready.
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