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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1939
Page
11
An article discusses gout versus rheumatism, its link to excess iric acid, and lifestyle factors such as weight and diet. It notes gout attacks typically strike the big toe at night, with intense pain, swelling, and red hot skin, and mentions alcohol, heredity, and lead exposure as contributing factors.
The article describes gout attacks affecting toes and sometimes fingers wrists or joints with pain and swelling. It notes uric acid deposits causing deformity and nodules, potential kidney and artery issues, and limited medicine effectiveness. Dietary and hygiene measures plus mineral waters and baths are advised.
A Versailles party for Sophie Tucker drew thousands of Broadway figures including James J. Walker Walter Huston Milton Berle Olsen and Johnson Victor Moore and Tucker herself in a celebratory night. The gathering honored Tucker with a medal as celebs recalled past ties and friendship.
A 1939 Fairchild description highlights a daytime dress in gray with unpressed pleats across a peplum front and a bloused back. The belt is a chartreuse suede accent, creating a striking color pairing for daywear.
A quirky note describes the rising debate over waistline fits in fashion at noon, contrasting high and low styles. The text hints at preferences and a public discussion about how nature should shape clothing choices.
A fashion analysis notes rising waistlines near the hipbone, with the favored vide gypsy girdle and straight-line dresses competing for popularity. Skirts show 17 to 20 inch lengths, shorter sleeves, and varied hats, while two-tone fabrics or color blocks form the great waistline divide. The Palm Beach look highlights a black knife-pleated chiffon skirt with a white chiffon shirtwaist and a low waistline that hints at back fullness.
A parental guide advises mothers to monitor daughters growth and body image. It recommends physician input for overweight or rapid growth, balanced diets, modest dresses, and activities like dancing skating tennis or swimming to build confidence and proper posture.
Practical tips from a vintage guide discuss removing egg stains from silver with moistened table salt and keeping clothes off lines in freezing weather by wiping lines with salt water. It also notes two tablespoons of gelatin per quart of liquid for best results.
A winter to Lenten menu feature highlights new market produce such as strawberries rhubarb radishes scallions and asparagus with canned substitutes. It lists weekly meals including fruit breakfast and dinner plans featuring lamb ham salmon and a variety of vegetables and desserts for each day.
A reader asks how to handle oily skin and blackheads at age 13. Advice suggests addressing possible underweight, eating nutritiously including cod liver oil, and using cleansing routines with soap and a brush. Do not apply cream or powder until the skin clears, and avoid makeup during treatment.
A columnist opens with a playful prompt about contemporary male taste in women asking what qualities attract men today. The piece reflects on gender perceptions and wonders if men can truly know the answer or possess the key to men's hearts.
Jane Herbert Goward discusses gentle parenting, urging patience with a child’s fears and resisting shaming. The piece recommends gradual exposure, understanding, and humor to build courage, noting real fears despite imagination and stressing that kindness shapes confidence.
A column ponders what male readers find attractive in women noting that a good disposition outshines hair or complexion. It asks for men to share the traits they value to guide women who may misread what appeals to men. The piece suggests men enjoy seeking out these qualities.
Black crepe guimpe dress paired with white lingerie adds a high neck and puffed sleeves. The outfit shows quick change potential, illustrating a versatile dinner fashion idea from 1939.
In answering business lines say the firm name and omit hello. Respond with "Smith Hardware Company" or "Smith Hardware Company, good morning." This confirms the correct party and lets the caller state their business immediately, saving time for all.
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