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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1940
Page
13
A vintage health column outlines how posture improves daily beauty routines for housewives while detailing a chest plaster and steam method for croup in children. It notes false croup as a common night danger, describes symptoms of laryngeal swelling, and advocates mustard plasters, steam inhalation, and iodized calcium with salicylates for relief and prevention.
A noted chef outlines a plain cookie recipe using half cup butter, three quarters cup sugar, one tablespoon milk, vanilla, baking powder, and flour to form a stiff dough. Roll, cut with a lookalike cutter, bake at 400 degrees for about six minutes, then cool. Dark chocolate butter frosting combines butter, vanilla, melted unsweetened chocolate, and a splash of milk to spread on cookies.
Irene Gerhard Jackson born in Kingston New York moves to Albany to seek state office work after her father’s death. Married in 1916 to Eldred Jackson, she is mother of two, Sue and a son at Yale. She allies with McHenry Wallace, enjoys social duties, church work, PTA and music, and hopes for a future in public life while balancing family duties.
In a snowy New York season, white fox coats lead fashion notes with glamorous fur and vintage glamour. Figures like Joan Crawford appear in luxe furs while others showcase ermine bands and bold red accents amid jeweled displays and party scenes.
A quirky guide suggests turning everyday tasks into fitness. It urges posture, desk stretches, and simple movements to improve alignment, core strength, and overall appearance, claiming small, continuous actions at work can shape the body over time.
A mother puzzled by her son’s habit of hanging his coat at school but not at home examines causes. The piece argues training is helped by making obedience easy and consistent, noting parental inconsistency weakens discipline and that routine actions should be reinforced with clear expectations.
Finnish charity bake event organized by the Mansy relief group led by Herbert Zanner plans cakes and wafers to support relief efforts. Prominent entries include Roop Koske and Menta Baker, with recipes for landasche wafers and sponge cakes. Recipes feature Cream of Mushroom Soup, Crispy Rolls, Roast Chicken, and assorted desserts.
Old fashioned Finnish sponge cake combines butter wine and egg yolks with sifted flour baking powder dates and nuts. The recipe directs tempering, folding, and baking in two 9 inch pans at 340 degrees for about 30 minutes, served with whipped cream.
A fashion sketch highlights the misses reefer for spring of 1940. The coat features a baby double breasted front and a prominent double breasted fastening. Reefers remain popular for spring wear across fabrics and styles.
A speculative feature compares Brigham Young to Henry VIII noting Young’s alleged 26 wives and 50 children. The article discusses polygamy in early Mormon history, naming wives and cycles of marriage, divorce, and widow status, with controversial assertions about ages and conduct.
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