Water Works Licensing Walks Into Public Health
The piece explains the rise of licensing for water works operators as a public health measure. It notes states enacting licenses or qualifications, the role of the American Water Works Association, and how stricter standards reduce typhoid and other waterborne diseases. It cites Professor Edward R. Stapley on widespread adoption and the need for skilled operators in large systems.
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Dee
American Water Works Association
Water Works Association
Edward R. Stapley
Oklahoma A. and
M. College
California
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Tow Lave
State Board of Health
Stapley
West Virginia
Modes and Manners on Wedding Rings and Signatures
In wedding ring matters the bride should have some say, as she may have width and style preferences. Women need not sign as Mrs in business or unfamiliar correspondence. using Mrs in a signature is optional and contextual.
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D S. W
Profiles For Today Doraldina the milk horse fade as trucks replace horses
A column laments the decline of horses like Doraldina once delivering milk. The author recalls how Doraldina guided routes, stopped at houses, and carried the musk bottles with a dull thunder now replaced by rubber tires and trucks. The piece contrasts old horsework with modern logistics and mourns the loss of a trusted, almost living presence.
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Doralina
Doraldina
Muk
New York City
Truk
Joe
Doraldina Joe
Cleanliness tips for hosting guests in a bedroom
Practical guidance for overnight guests suggests placing soap towels and washcloths on the bureau where easily seen. Include facial tissues and a box of powder puffs to please women guests.
Navy Linen Bolero Reveals Coordinated Frock Embroidery
A 1938 Linen Bolero by Petrohsid features a trim navy fabric bordered with buttons. It complements a navy mosaic embroidered and spun rayon frock, aligning with the ensemble’s color and texture theme.
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Petrohsid
Guide to Charm After A Permanent For Spring Fever
A lighthearted health feature advises women to chase spring fever with new hair styles, hats, and a fresh permanent. It details steps for conditioning, curling, brushing, and setting waves, plus tips from Gertrude Niesen and Camomile tea rinse to prolong a permanent.
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Gertrude Niesen
Beauty tips and spring hat debates in style columns
A reader outlines a skin regimen addressing pores and sagging with cleansing, cool rinses, and vanishing cream. The Paris and New York fashion notes discuss hat trends, model versus designer views on spring hairstyles, and new sleeve designs for coats with a tuxedo silhouette and knife-pleated borders.
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New York
Pais
Mullinery
Rochas Embraces Gay Nineties in Modern Collection
Paris designers revive the Gay Nineties theme in daytime and evening wear. Rochas showcases bouffant sleeves and knee-length bouffant trousers, with black and white rayon twill outfits and low décolletage gowns using taffeta and stiff rayon satins. A beauty note counsels vanishing cream to smooth oily skin and protect makeup.
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Paris
Rochas
Dishes for Today Home Made Candy A Party Idea
How to make assorted candies at home to please guests. Recipes for fondant marzipan lilies and nut creams, easy chocolate balls, and a chocolate nougat style mix. Step by step guidance for fondant, marzipan, lollipops, taffy, divinity bunnies, and Easter lilies. Includes candied spring treats for children's parties and Good Friday teas.
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Vou
Vow
Modern Youth Viewpoints Challenging Parental Standards
A 18 year old writes that youth discuss major issues like fascism and the Spanish situation more than the antics of adults. He argues elders’ hypocrisy fuels disrepute while many middle aged dancers and Big Apple culture spread widely.
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Severather
Ims
Suubeger
Beng Skottish
New York City
Jearnig
Big Apple
Your Child and Nervousness in Early Development
A mother warns against discussing a child’s nervous symptoms in front of them. The article urges parents to avoid making a child anxious, encourage outdoor play, and support normal development. It notes parental temperament affects the child and advises calm responses and proper sleep and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine
New In Shoes: Cork Heel Sandal From European Nobility
An open sandal mounted on a chunky cork heel gains attention as the latest footwear sensation introduced by a European noble. Inspired by the Japanese sandal, it raises the entire foot, appears in glamorous fabrics for evening wear, formal day styles, and colorful beach fabrics.
Quick Home Remedies for Stains and Odors
Use a drop of spirits of ammonia on a swab to lift perspiration stains. Broken ivory can be mended with fish glue by pressing pieces firmly. Wipe away ooze and set pink tints by soaking in salt water. A small box of quick lime in the color sweetens the atmosphere.
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Phair Anh
DE. Chrisman
Talbot Lake
Guide To
By Jacqueline Hunt
Doris
Anniv
Cleanor Gunn
Judith Wilson
Mrs. Martin
Marian Mays Martin
Mos. Martin
Jane Herbert Goward
Fairchild
Milan
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