Your Good Health: The Sun as Medical Therapy Through History
The article traces sun exposure as a therapeutic agent from ancient times to modern practice. It notes earlier records from 42 B C near Tunis praising sunlight for health, cites skin effects from moderate to severe sunburn, and emphasizes balancing exposure to maximize benefits while avoiding harm to vulnerable individuals.
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Theer
Sunlight and Pigmentation in Disease Prevention
Sunlight and tanning are linked to stronger resistance to infectious disease. Dr Rolfer of Switzerland notes pigmentation as a defense that boosts immunity, aids recovery, and helps children infected by illness. The tanning process does not primarily affect blood but triggers cellular changes enhancing protection.
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Rolfer
Switzerland
Sun Rays and Skin Reaction in Summer Climate
The passage discusses two sun rays, ultraviolet and infrared, and their effects on skin and heat. It notes that brighter sun and longer daylight occur in summer, with higher exposure at rich altitudes away from cities, where dust and smoke have less impact on rays. In cities factors change the rays but less than expected.
Short Cuts for Kitchen Hygiene and Food Pairings
A quirky old guide suggests safer kitchen surfaces reduce bacteria, recommends boiling fish on neat surfaces, and warns against mold on home preserved fruits. It covers mild guidance on meat, jelly, celery, and walnuts in simple salads and suggests rhubarb pairs well with fish for an ideal combination.
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Toat
Dr Harvey Cushing Profiles in Medical History Book
A profile of surgeon Dr Harvey Cushing praises his brain surgery skill and prolific writings. It notes his wartime hospital service in France, his extensive notes and nine volumes in a library collection, and a new book From Surgeon’s Journal published by Little, Brown and company. The text suggests the Army War College may require the work for officers.
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Harvey Cushing
Cotie
Cushing
Wilhem Oster
France
Hich
Fromgeon
Little, Brown & Co
Ailgath Monthly Press
Cushcine
Army Wer College
To Keep Shades Clean Lampshade Cover Feature
A transparent lampshade cover keeps shades clean during warm weather when windows are open. One version includes a lastex band at the bottom to fit snugly.
Spoiling a Good Dish Warns Against Beef Horseradish prep
A short note discusses boiled beef with horseradish as a strong, hearty dish while cautioning care to preserve its quality and proper condition, hinting at handling tips and preservation considerations.
White glove leathers display across three bag styles
A note describes three leather bags with different finishes. The first bag features af cepessin brown lining and brown Scotie metal fittings. The second is white capeskin with shiny gold mounts and graduated green wooden balls. The third is black quilted taffeta with dull filigree mounting.
Guide to Charm Care of Toes Like That of Hands
Foot care guide describes DIY pedicure steps to beautify feet. Includes soaking, shaping nails, filing, cuticle care, skin softening, and applying cream and talcum. Offers simple home exercises to stretch and strengthen ankles and toes.
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Che
Anzies
Beauty Tips for Eyes and Lips from 1940s Column
In ladies questions the replies advise dark mascara for dark lashes and brown mascara for lighter hair, define brows with a pencil, remove stray hairs along the brow and eyelid, and apply a soft blue gray eyeshadow at the eye center to brighten depth. For lips, extend color to the lip edge with a slightly heavier center to create a fuller, more arched look with soft yet dark enough tone.
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Rose
Speaking of Style Frocks That Look Like Nightgowns
Irene Vail notes summer frocks resemble nightgowns with sheer chiffon bodices and soft jacket capes. Dresses blend evening wear with nightgown flair, embracing Pride and Prejudice influence, muted colors like violet, coral rose, and gray organdie. Designers like Lelong push waistline placement toward individuality, while bathing suits gain interest in dressmaker styles and bold prints for cotton or acetate fabrics.
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Irene Vail
New York
Tucien Lelong
Crais
Dishes for Today Fruit Flavored Meat Combinations
Miss Wilson presents unusual meat fruit pairings with Lamb and Bananas. Glazed Roast Lamb uses a sweet apricot syrup, butter and toast accompaniment. Sherried Bananas garnish tender beef or steak, baked with currant jelly and sherry. Norwegian Apple Sauce blends apple pulp with horseradish to serve beside pork or beef.
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Rossi
Preserving Dried Fruits With Glycerine Coating
A report describes treating dried fruits such as raisins prunes peaches and figs with a glycerine film to preserve appearance and taste. The liquid coating applied by spray or immersion is typically two to three percent of the fruit weight. The method has sparked interest in fruit packing regions nationwide.
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Appiie
Modern: Women and the right to marry at any age
A columnist argues adult lovers face family opposition with little effect on their resolve. Readers share concerns about marrying younger partners, independence, and the need for mutual trust. The piece notes dangers of rushing, warns against basing marriage on companionship alone, and questions others’ interference.
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Marian Mays Martin
Marge
Women and Marriage: Seniority and Happiness in Union
A commentator argues that a wife who is older than her husband can still be happy if the circumstances and individuals are unusual. He cautions against rushing into marriage on upheaval and urges considering the happiness expected before judging the risk. He notes women may best judge such a situation based on personal desirability and the couple's dynamic.
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Vasily
Joya Ze
You and Your Child by Jane Herbert Goward
A school day incident shows Edward, seven, warned by his sister Doris against associating with someone. Doris reports the episode, and the mother disciplines Edward verbally rather than punishing him. The piece explores rivalry and social dynamics among children during a walk home from school.
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Hare
Edward
Dorts
Dors
Doris
Lever
Gren
Weed Them Out of Living Room Tables
Living room tables accumulate old magazines, rivaling dentist waiting rooms. Good housekeepers weed them out and gate them to waste paper. If left too long, magazines become dilapidated and give a shabby air to a room.
Eyebrow grooming tips from an old beauty guide
A vintage beauty tip explains massaging cold cream into the eyebrows before sneezing, brushing hairs into place, and trimming any that extend beyond a natural arch. The method aims for easier plucking and a cleaner line.
Lamb Dishes and Kidney Nibbles From Historic Menu
A vintage recipe page describes Lamb Chops with spiced cherries and buttered peas, plus hot rolls and fruit salad. It lists quantities for cherry mixture and fruit fillings, plus instructions to boil, cool, and set in molds, with optional storage in melted fat. It then details Staffed Lamb Kidners made from lamb kidneys filled with prunes and pineapple, seasoned and wrapped, then dipped in beaten egg.
Modes and Manners Question and Answer
A reader asks if a lady should accept or resist escorts and courtesies. The response says politeness is always in good taste and a lady will thank her escort and waitstaff for courteous acts. It warns that courtesy ends when people take it for granted.
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Aele
Lacy
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