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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1938
Page
11
Doctor Claud North Chrisman recalls the terror of simple croup, noting it often causes panic at night despite being practically nonfatal. He describes the classic sudden attack after a quiet day, the harsh cough, labored breathing, and brief relief after mucus is expelled, with symptoms recurring on subsequent nights.
The piece lists various old time remedies for children’s colds and coughs. Goose grease, ipecac, warm salt and mustard water are cited as traditional treatments, with cold towels around the throat offering quick relief. It also notes iodized calcium given hourly can prevent or lessen next night’s attack, to be repeated for days.
Cream rouge suits both skin types as it blends easily and lasts with less clogging of pores. Compact rouge can work but requires frequent retouching and proper application. For oily skin apply powder lotion or foundation first, dust on powder, then rouge. for dry skin, apply foundation cream or lotion, dust off excess, then rouge. Shade choice depends on undertone: fair pink undertones suit soft rose, while blue gray brown or hazel eyes with sun tan prefer clear red or orange red.
Madame Bey rose from Washington society circles to run a health farm training camp near Summit New Jersey for boxing stars like Gene Tunney Tommy Farr and Battling Siki She built her enterprise after escaping Turkish political trouble and later became the only woman operating such a camp in the United States This profile notes her unlikely arc from socialite to boxing trainer and ends with the remark that fortunes can surprise.
Rice makes a hearty leftover solution for Lent. Reheated in the oven, it yields tempting puddings or fish dishes, with waffles muffins or pancakes for breakfast.
A collage of etiquette Q and A on serving water, guest priority, and engaged couples at gatherings, plus vintage recipes and fashion notes. It cites filling water three quarters full just before seating, honoring guests first, and couples mingling with friends yet focusing attention on each other, accompanied by linen lace accents and a set of lentil era recipes for Rice and Cheese Tart Scalloped Tuna and other dishes.
A guide for business girls to plan a thrift beauty budget. It recommends yearly Planning, weekly allocations, home haircare, affordable shampoos, and multipurpose cosmetics to stretch finances. Emphasizes at home manicures, simple tonics, and modest salon visits for essential styling.
New York reports revival of taffeta lining in coats and a revived interest in pink blouses and accessories. Palm Beach and other resorts note color acceptance with pale greens and blues, purples, and yellows dominating palettes. The Maggie Rouff collection highlights a gold enamel brooch showing two hands holding a black cameo, with other necklets featuring dangling stars and hearts.
A survey by a life insurance company of 95 city business college employment departments finds new clerical jobs rose in January 1938 after a late 1937 drop. Demand remains below 1937 levels. small businesses and professional offices lead hiring while large corporations rely on temporary workers. Women cling to positions as scarcity grows.
Quick tips on making preserves from dried fruits by soaking, a method to make cake icing by melting plain chocolate on a hot cake, and a fast spinach washing technique using three pans with lukewarm water to let sand settle to the bottom.
A reviewer discusses John Beechman’s book on attracting men and the claim that women know little about men. The piece cites advice on charm, intuition, gossip, and conversation, noting the challenge for women to find the right path to a man’s heart and the limits of technique.
A Fairchild copyright item from 1938 promotes a decolletage gown suited for Southern resorts and cruises. The design uses bias cut fabric with red cross stitching, detailing the shoulder straps top and waist inset.
A Paris display features five prints with seagulls over chiffon and fish motifs in organdie and marocain crepe. In a separate note, furniture care advice urges bracing the furniture and repairing sagging seats by tightening the webbing to avoid larger bills.
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