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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
5
A nineteenth century health column discusses hay fever, or pollinosis, its uncertain onset age, hereditary factors, and that pollen from civilized environments may fuel its rise. Dr. Oren C. Durham notes pollen is widely dispersed and difficult to combat.
A historical column notes extensive tests linking pollinosis to skin sensitivity and urges skin tests for diagnosis. It asserts personal avoidance of trigger foods is key and cites Mayo Clinic expert Dr A E Osterberg saying hay fever can be cured with patient adherence to procedures. Readers are invited to future columns for more hopeful predictions.
A Q and A column advises an unmarried woman traveling alone to register at a hotel as Miss Jane Smith Jones, Boston, Mass, using her full name with the Miss prefix. Another item discusses how engaged women should mark household linens with their own initials, deferring to married initials after marriage. A cooking tip suggests adding a pinch of sugar when reheating canned soups to enhance flavor.
A Delphos Ohio farmer and self taught astronomer Leslie Peltier becomes a world renowned variable star observer. From a small farm he built a six inch telescope borrowed from Princeton and earned the American Association of Variable Star Observers merit award at Yerkes. He discovered several comets and novas, pursues independent research, and balances day job as a draftsman with nightly sky watching. Bleaching Ivory provides simple methods using lemon juice, whiting, and sunlight to clean and bleach ivory.
Sopgrigni 1936 presents a sheer tri rib mercerized cotton backless gown with a frill neckline. Available in bold colors like orange red, coral, and tropic blue, the design showcases the season's knitwear innovation and vibrant palette.
A vintage hair care guide by Jacqueline Sunt Hangs outlines steps for scalp cleansing, oil treatments, and a home routine to perk up style and spirit. It covers washing, pin removal, oiling, scalp massage, and using new shampoos with henna or chamomile rinses to enhance color and shine.
The note suggests seeing a doctor for facial vein prominence and possible health issues tied to skin color and weight. It recommends avoiding rich spicy foods, exercising, and consulting a physician for personalized advice. It also describes nail and hand care routines with brushes and soap to improve cleanliness and appearance.
This vintage culinary note lists economical meals centered on pork chops and rice with a variety of side dishes and desserts. Steps include salting and flouring pork chops, searing, baking with rice in broth, and simple pantry sauces. Recipes cover veal paprika, potatoes and onions, and tongue with raisin sauce, plus pastry and lemon chiffon filling.
A fashion feature from the Riviera era explores sponsoring linen and cotton evening gowns and bathing suits, noting a strong reception this year and a push into summer merchandising. It covers budget guidance by Marian Mays Martin, detailing Income allocations for rent, food, savings, clothing, recreation, and miscellany, with suggestions on borrowing and ongoing fabric trends, including black satin, redingote, mack net, chiffons, and revived LESTAT hats in various colors.
Norma whispers to her father in a family living room and her brother Ralph mocks the moment. The scene shows a child’s conflict between curiosity and jealousy and argues for common politeness in both adult and child company.
A guide suggests softening wax to create putty, pressing into cracks and smoothing with a steel knife. Sand the surrounding wood, dust into the wax, then oil the piece to finish and color. Beeswax supposedly remains in place and prevents further cracking.
A fragmented note describes a salad style sauce with shredded green pineapple, celery, green pepper, and crisp cabbage. It mentions a whipped soy cream dressing seasoned with vinegar, salt, and pepper, with a boiler dressing as an option.
A description explains a special pre heated pot used for drip coffee. Finely ground coffee sits in the upper compartment while boiling water is poured over it. The pot is covered and allowed to stand until all the water drips through for a clear brew.
Instructions advise ironing small pieces like handkerchiefs and napkins flat with a very hot iron and folding only after unplugging to save heat. A warm iron can also fold, replacing a Gat iron for this task.
A reader asks for dress color options for an August church wedding with relatives, suggesting white or navy ensembles and a no veil. Advice covers suitable fabrics and hats, plus budgeting for rent, food, clothing, insurance, medical costs, recreation, savings, and a caution to allocate at least a modest savings portion while maintaining a first year budget.
A homemaker should plan ahead for emergencies and use simple home hacks. Gasoline and kerosene are suggested for cleaning and whitening tasks, while vinegar can help remove cooking odors.
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