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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
15
Dr Claude Chrisman explains scabies caused by the mite and spread by direct contact. He advocates sulphur lotion or ointment with hot baths and repeated nightly applications for three to four days, plus cleaning of clothing and bedding and treating all exposed family members. The Danish method with sublimed sulphur offers a faster though harsher alternative.
Copenhagen physician Kissmeyer outlines a cheap regimen to destroy mites in hours. The patient coats the body with soft soap, baths at 100 degrees Fahrenheit for ten minutes, then rubs tissues with a benzyl benzoate mixture, brushes, dries, and changes clothing after 24 hours. Family members are advised to follow the same treatment.
Mass Virginia Sappington a nineteen year old teacher from Chetopa Kansas attended the NEA meeting in New York City where she was awarded an honorary life membership for her heroism during a tornado at her school. She saved twenty pupils by guiding them to safety under extreme conditions and attended the conference while recovering from injuries in a sling.
Spirits of camphor removes most fruit stains. A tablespoon of glycerin per gallon softens hard water for washing woolens and silks. Bruised mint leaves added to French dressing produces a cool tasting salad.
The note advises making drinks stronger than usual to avoid insipid flavor after ice is added. It also suggests airing pots and pans before storage, avoiding tightly closed lids to prevent retained odors, and using a shovel to lift hot pans.
This piece urges women to train facial muscles for a better smile and outlines mouth exercises. It links lip posture to character and guides on makeup steps for lips, including exfoliation, lipstick application, and a light touch of powder and mascara. It also suggests sun protection for lips during beach outings.
To let a man enjoy his home invite golf cronies or friends to drop in for a cooling drink at any time. A little forethought each weekend and holiday makes a sport buffet possible on short notice.
A vintage beauty guide advises against biting lips to avoid thickening and rough texture and suggests trying different lip colors to suit outfits and moods. It recommends full lip rouge with lighter outer corners, full nail coverage to elongate toes, and cool summer perfumes like lilac and violet. It also covers neck bleaching tips using lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide and addressing facial hair with bleaching rather than repeated plucking.
London fashion notes reveal knitwear designers pairing plain sweaters with jeweled accents including diamond clips and pearl ropes. Watches in multiple styles accompany outfits from antique pendant pieces to bold bracelet watches, while Paris couturiers prepare dolls for the English royal visit with 28 complete costumes by top houses.
The article notes that pictures are not common now, but a few well placed images can create a homey feel. In small rooms framed mirrors serve as a better finish, giving the illusion of more space and size.
A brief advisory urges caregivers to return borrowed items promptly to prevent disappointment for others. Emphasizes treating loans with care so toys and supplies stay usable for the next child.
A casual outdoor spread features Tea with mint, cottage cheese chives, dried beef rolls, Tomato Surprises with tomato between bread rounds, and a seafood relish from lobster shrimp and crabmeat with mayonnaise. Thin bread with chicken and peppers, toasted under a broiler, finishes with olive garnish.
The service plate stays at the guest’s place until the main course arrives, with each course placed on its own plate atop it. For informal luncheons guests typically stay about a half hour unless the hostess has arranged additional entertainment like cards or a matinee, in which case advance notice is given.
Homemakers reuse leftover bread to make cinnamon toast. The recipe adds cocoa to powdered sugar butter and cinnamon, spread on hot toast. A few vanilla drops provide an additional interesting flavor.
A regu lar schedule for feeding and naps helps mothers plan daily routines. Consistent times aim to keep babies happier and healthier while supporting busy mothers in managing work.
A letter argues mothers loving animals may substitute maternal instinct with pets. The writer cites a New York anecdote of a woman carrying a small dog across Central Park to explain affectionate but impractical dog guardianship.
A reader column discusses dogs as companions and compares dog ownership to adopting babies. It argues dogs offer responsibility and comfort, while some women may treat dogs as stand-ins for children, prompting a broader reflection on companionship and gendered views of pets.
A stained embroidery patch can be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cloth dampened with gasoline. The method aims to remove the stamped portion that appears alongside the work without damaging the fabric or threads.
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