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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
13
In a satirical column, Claud North Chrisman mocks the zeal around a proposed mind meter claimed to measure brain activity. The piece parodies early TV era fears and cites Father Walter Summers of Fordham University asserting that bodily electrical currents reveal more than heart rate or blood pressure.
The article describes Father Summer's mind meter as a delicate mechanism linking brain activity to muscle response, claiming it can match electrical circuits with the body. Tests on criminals reportedly show no failures, with a needle graph indicating test results and hopes it advances understanding of human behavior.
A reflective piece discusses ways patients may mislead physicians about pain and illness. It notes observers watch for signs, odors, eye color, and muscle reactions to gauge true distress and suggests a mechanical graph could simplify uncovering hidden information.
A hostess places the teapot to her right for serving. The sugar bowl and creamer sit directly above her cover. If lemon is served, it joins the sugar and creamer in the same group. The hot water pot is kept just back of the hostess, while cups and saucers sit at the hostess’ side. Spoons may lie near the pot.
Charles E. Wyzanski Jr., special assistant to the Attorney General, resigns from the Department of Justice. The 31-year-old Boston native will rejoin a major law firm, praised for his brilliant government service and memory. Attorney General Cummings bids him farewell with respect and best wishes.
Canteloupe offers flexible serving options from breakfast fruit to dessert. It is popular when chilled and eaten with a spoon and also works well in fruit cups or with ice cream.
A brown and gray tweed felt hat with a higher crown detail and an angled brim features a large quill trim. A zebra velour body with ribbed surface forms a crowned model with an upturned side brim and a colorful quill adds height.
Dread aging by staying busy and keeping emotions and interests young. Maintain a smart appearance with beauty aids, mirror checks, and daily care to soften or erase lines. Use warm oil masks, cleansing, toning, and a gauze mask to improve skin texture and reduce the visibility of wrinkles. Continuous care keeps skin supple and youthful.
Advice on not applying lipstick in public and keeping good taste. Recommend carrying hand lotion for hand care and cleansing when away from restrooms. Suggest avoiding comb use in public, keep hair neat with hats, ribbons, clips, or a hairnet to maintain tidy appearance.
New York summer fashions spotlight the short dance frock as the season’s big news. Moonlight evening ensembles feature crisp embroidered organdies and pale pink and black color combos. Black dominates in sheer fabrics with bold shoulder shirring, while pastel satins and winged trims appear in many displays. A satin wave design on white, a fall wine shade Chateau Margaux, and versatile white coats over prints or navy and black are highlighted. A bengaline swagger coat and boxy pastel coats suit town, country, and evening wear, with a classic high neck silhouette and throat fastening noted.
A jar of fruit juices kept in the refrigerator serves as an emergency supply during hot weather. Add mint leaves and serve chilled as beverages or mix into frozen desserts. The juices can be stored for four or five days without impairing their flavor.
A traveler recalls meals in the Midwest farmhouses where dinners overflow with potatoes bread and noodles. The writer notes missing crisp salads and wonders how home scales will react after vacation eating.
A historical menu lists dinner options including boiled beef with horseradish sauce and boiled or steamed potatoes with butter and paprika, canned corn heated in milk, hot raised rolls, cabbage and carrot slaw, canned peaches, cookies, coffeep milk. Supper offers potato soup bread and butter, canned salmon salad, baked caramel custard, coffee, and fruit punch.
A long guide promotes balanced meals using fresh vegetables from gardens, warns against overreliance on starch, and suggests simple dressings with olive oil or vinegar. It urges daily salad, cooking vegetables lightly, and trimming fats, gravies, and refined starch choices for healthier family meals.
A discussion on etiquette rules for friends navigating divorce and social events. The scenario involves Mr and Mrs A hosting a party at Mr and Mrs B to accommodate a weekend guest who is A’s former wife, prompting questions about whether Mrs B should attend with or without her guest and how to handle guidance between friends. The piece analyzes graceful handling of delicate social tensions from a Philadelphia perspective.
Jane Herbert Goward advises adoptive parents to tell the child a gentle, truthful story. Use age appropriate, simple facts and stress that the child is now their own. If questions arise, answer honestly and keep family trust.
Men's jackets move toward quieter, simpler sport coats as the ultra gaudy designs with loud checks and ornate backs fade from fashion.
A 1937 feature describes two bag styles with metal slide fastenings and bold handles. One bag has a curved shape with pleated paneling, the other a softer version with a gathered center panel. Both are made in a kaf hide material and use a bucket shape with a doubled strap handle.
Mrs. A and her husband debate how divorced couples should handle social encounters when paths cross. The piece argues for minimal interference, clear boundaries, and using the Golden Rule to navigate awkward situations without airing grievances or meddling.
A brief guide advises dust first before washing. Do not use soap and water or clean in bright sun. Use hot water with ammonia added, then rinse with clear hot water, and rub dry with a soft cloth.
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