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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1938
Page
11
Dr. Claud North Chrisman traces how potions moved from ancient love and sleeping draughts to medieval protection against vampires to global trade routes. He notes American pioneers and early apothecaries, where herbs were central to healing and cuisine, passed as family secrets across generations.
The article surveys ancient herbal lore valued in twentieth century science. It lists remedies and plants for gout heart ailments laxatives and digestion, noting modern tests approving many medicines with botanical roots. It recounts the origin of belladonna’s name from women’s eye-darkening use for larger pupils.
The text explains how herb remedies reflected myths and beliefs, with banes chosen for protection against creatures, to curb the evil eye, or to coax a family cow to return milk. It notes liverwort and bleeding heart as symbols of affected organs and links Europe’s herb use to famine years and the phrase pot of herbs. It also mentions home herb gardens for sage, dill, thyme, fennel, caraway, and cresses.
The note advises to finish beating eggs before pausing for any task. It warns against half beating and multitasking. It suggests vinegar to remove old glue from wood surfaces and to warm butter before creaming for cake for easier use.
Charles Alvin Jones, a Pittsburgh attorney, won the Democratic gubernatorial endorsement after a bitter party fight in Pennsylvania. Jones, liberal but not New Deal, pledges to carry out Governor Earle's policies. Wariness lingered over factional squabbles and the party’s stance toward Roosevelt.
Bees and grasshoppers with quivering antennae feature in a spring costume jewelry set. They appear as hat clips, blouse clips, and lapel brooches. Other members of the same insect jewelry clan include spiders and dragonflies.
The design for Campright 1938 by Swrolaid features a double-breasted plain jacket with white pique highlighting pocket details. Joan Blondel will wear the suit in a new picture, paired with a silk blouse in game blue shale matching the wool suit.
Practical advice on infant care to promote health and beauty from cradle to early childhood. Emphasizes gentle bathing with castile soap, baby oil massage, safe exercises, proper diet and sunlight, protective clothing, and hygiene habits. Encourages early teeth brushing, eye protection, indirect lighting, and regular doctor guidance to foster strong bones teeth and clear vision.
Advice notes excessive oil on the nose after foundation. Suggest applying foundation only to dry areas, use a mild toner after cleansing, and consider a slightly drying powder to manage shine. Warn against overusing water and cleansers as they can spoil the finish.
New York observers note the Watteau influence shaping spring millinery with hair drawn high, pastel moire and taffeta materials, flat bicornes and tricorne echoes, and trims of flowers ribbons and veils. 18th century gowns inspire snoods, bows, and chin straps while gloves gain decorative fingernail detailing from Paris openings. Kerchiefs in bright prints appear in sports and evening wear with border styles proving most flattering.
Practical guidance on refreshing upholstery and wood furniture after moving day. Includes apple butter usage in desserts, cookies, salads, and fillings, with several recipes for apple butter drop cookies, peach cup salad, and apple butter filling.
A column argues the traditional pursuit dynamic is shifting as women seek husbands. It cites reader letters noting men often flee at marriage prep and questions the idea that independent women seek rule. The piece contends marriage favors cooperation over bossiness and warns wives may suffer if a poor match occurs.
The correspondent notes women lack the light touch in love compared with men as they juggle career and romance. He argues most people are not single-minded and advises women to guard their expression to avoid bitterness. He adds that men recover from heartbreak faster due to other interests.
A child learns fairness through consistent discipline. The article argues against taking away a child’s earned rewards like stars for misbehavior and warns that punishing with deprivation, such as supper, undermines a child’s sense of security and justice. It suggests warning before punishment and treating both offenders equally.
The piece advises that "Much obliged" is inappropriate and "Thank you" is proper. To announce dinner say, "Dinner is served" once you have guests' attention, and lead them to the dining room. Place cards are unnecessary for an informal dinner. the hostess directs guests from her place.
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