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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
2
Do not self treat stomach pains. Abdominal pain stems from many organic diseases. gallbladder inflammation, ulcers, obstruction, hernia, appendicitis, pneumonia. Delay in seeking skilled care worsens outcomes. avoid laxatives, seek physician for persistent symptoms.
A 101st birthday celebration for Countess Virginie Violette Melanie de Laune is described. Born January 13, 1838 in France, she lived through wars, moved to the U S sixty years ago, and now teaches French in Newark while enjoying tea, cake, and sherry. She remains active, with a spry demeanor and a fondness for old World manners.
A cream pitcher will not drip if a little butter or salad oil is put on the end of the lip. A flooded floor may be quickly mopped up by using newspapers to absorb the water. Corn meal will not lump when added to boiling water if first moistened with cold water. Mustard for sandwiches will not dry out so quickly if milk is used in mixing the mustard instead of water.
Depicted are newly designed knitting bags and sewing stands for 1939. Both items use woven striped leatherette in multicolor schemes. Innovations include silk spun corded handles or celluloid options. The stand features velveteen covering and an inside pocket for accessories, while the bag adds inside pockets.
New York fashion notes praise taffeta fabrics in gingham and plaid patterns. Queen Elizabeth’s wardrobe influence cited as the trendsetter, with taffeta dresses, blouses, slips, and petticoats described for both children and adults.
Miami readers note blues remain favorite hues such as soft powder and delft while pleated skirts feature in sports frocks worn by women and girls. Modified platforms gain traction with foot appeal and sales. Classic brown and white and blue and white persist, with many shoes adopting solid colors with white accents.
A housewife friendly guide outlines light evening meals served between six thirty and seven thirty, highlighting three-dish menus with bread and beverages. It promotes simplified, nutritious dinners freeing afternoons for activities, with sample dishes such as bean soup, asparagus poached eggs, corned beef noodles, and fried day-old bread tangles.
Wedding anniversaries may be celebrated informally if desired. The silver and golden weddings are considered outstanding occasions and generally are celebrated with some semblance of formality. It is customary to serve dinner and limit attendance to relatives and intimate friends.
Guidance for a dainty blonde in choosing makeup colors and routines. Recommends light rouge and lipstick, skin-matching powder, brown eyebrow pencils, subtle evening eye shadow in gray tones, and gentle skin- care. Advises avoiding harsh astringents and heavy perfumes, favoring light fragrances and mild tonics.
A column by Jane Herbert Goward urges women to avoid becoming overly grateful to husbands after marriage. It argues men prefer to give, not to take, and warns against always seeking favors or gifts. It stresses women need personal time, balanced duties, and shared parenting, with men supporting at home and women avoiding hostess duties that pressure men.
The detail oriented aqua poplin coat dress features V topped pockets outlined in navy, a collarless V shaped neckline, and a self sash. The skirt flares with crisp fullness, reflecting its status among popular cotton styles.
A discussion on how gratitude is learned rather than natural, with Dr A A Brill cited to explain why grateful feeling rarely sustains marriage. The piece cautions women against leveraging gratitude to bind men, noting some men exploit women, and urges women to avoid arrangements that clash with male upbringing.
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