Water treatment for fever and colds discussed
Dr Claud North Chrisman advocates using water in treatment. He cites internal and external use as helpful for fever and dehydration, noting sponging with cool or tepid water reduces fever and delirium. He warns against unsafe extreme methods but supports liberal hydration and baths for common colds.
Going to Extremes in Fever Treatment Teachings
A physician argues against extreme fever therapies using cold water. He notes that tepid baths with evaporation reduce temperature with less shock and stresses patient specific treatment over disease name. He explains hot and cold both mobilize blood flow differently and comfort varies by person and condition.
Water as universal remedy in hydrotherapy claims
The column extols hydrotherapy in treating chronic joint inflammation with hot baths towels and hot water bottles. It cites Warm Springs Georgia and other sanatoriums for infantile paralysis and asserts baths aid mental illness, delirium and insomnia, arguing water cleanses and restores the body for nature’s work.
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Warm Springs
Georgia
Good Contrast Dress Feature With Gold Wool Rayon Fabric
An attractive daytime dress uses a two piece expression in soft wool and rayon fabric in a gold shade. Black leather belts and bodice straps provide a striking color contrast.
Beauty Tips for Red Dress and Foot Pedicure Guidance
A reader asks how to wear red without skin or lip tones turning purple and requests powder and lipstick shade advice. The response notes red suits only olive or fat skin, suggests using red in accessories, and recommends color choices that harmonize with warm skins. A second reader seeks at home pedicure tips for crooked toes and thick nails. Guidance covers warm baths, cuticle care, nail shaping, buffing, enamel, nail care by a salon, and massage with foot cream for smoother skin and comfort.
Spence School Names New Headmistress From Barnard and Columbia
The Spence School in New York City appoints Dorothy Brockway, a non Spence graduate, as headmistress after this year's Commencement. She studied at Barnard College and Teachers College and succeeds Mrs E Lloyd Sanderson following the death of Miss Valentine Chandor. Brockway embodies a modern approach to education and living.
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Spence School
New York City
Spence
Dorothy Brockway
Barnard College
Teachers College
Columbia University
Brockway
E. Lloyd Sanderson
Valentine Chandor
F. J. Brockway
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Barnard
Phi Beta Kappa
Creamy Cake Icing Tip From Simple Kitchen Guide
The guide suggests adding a small amount of corn syrup, lemon juice, vinegar, or cream of tartar to icing or candy to prevent sugar crystallization. It notes all sugar should dissolve fully before the boiling point to ensure a smooth texture.
Charm Wardrobe for Winter Travel and Skincare
The piece guides winter travelers on cosmetics and wardrobe essentials. It advises rich foundation cream to guard against wind and cold, lip care with lanoline, lighter powders for snowy light, and cooler lipstick tones. It also suggests rich facial and hand creams, cleansing routines, and new herbal hand balms to keep skin and cuticles smooth during frosty trips.
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West Indies
Taffeta Back In Favor for Coat Linings
New York fashion notes taffeta resurges as a preferred coat lining for spring, with Bengaline also gaining vogue for dinner suits. Paris millinery influences emphasize wearable hats, rolled brims, downturned shapes, decorative trimmings, and use of paper Panama and ribbons.
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New York
Paris
Dishes for Today Fish Recipes and Winter Staples
Prominent guide to winter seafood cooking with Austrian inspired Fish with Capers using haddock or white fish. Includes Fried Fillets of Flounder Lemon Watercress and White Fish with Caper Sauce plus sides like Hominy Tomato Casserole Buttered Green Peas and Orange Souffle, and a maple frosted Date Cake with coffee.
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Austria
Etiquette Seating and Shower Gifts in Modes and Manners
The column explains seating when a man dines with two women or with one woman, noting the man should sit between them unless one woman is his wife. For a bride-to-be shower, no separate thank you notes are needed as thanks are given orally, while the hostess deserves a cordial note. The rest provides Portuguese cod fish, Hungarian fish soup, Friday fish bake, and orange soufflé recipes with stepwise instructions.
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Frances D
Eacherson
Mrs. Martin
Tam
You and Your Child by Jane Herbert Goward
A mother negotiates between father and son over career choice. The piece argues against parents forcing their children into a chosen field and stresses honoring a child’s early ambitions while teaching industry. It notes that delaying rigid plans can allow the child to pursue suitable work later, and suggests practical steps to balance present responsibilities with future possibilities.
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Philip
Opportunity and Choice in a Young Man's Career Path
The author argues a boy should choose by interest, weighing outcomes of following his father’s business or pursuing a preferred line. Acknowledge risk of incorrect choice, and that adapting to changing conditions is essential. Emphasizes teaching restraint and understanding before prejudging options, noting discomfort with being under a parent’s thumb.
Opening Gala at Metropolitan Opera Dazzles in Furs and Emeralds
A lavish opening at the Metropolitan Opera showcased luxury with sable, ermine, mink, chinchilla wraps, and stunning flowers. Mme. Ganna Walska drew attention with her world famous emeralds as guests admired the grandeur after years without such splendor.
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Metropolitan Opera
Chinchilla
Mme. Ganna Walska
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