Health hazards in Africa fearsome for soldiers in Somaliland
The article warns young readers about tropical diseases in Africa, especially Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland. It describes malaria typhoid typhus cholera yellow fever and other infections carried by flies mosquitoes and contaminated water. It notes many soldiers become invalids and cites an army claim that winning wars requires wounding or sickening the enemy, with mass invalidations already occurring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legs Alu Bol Ek Stee
de Bever Ther
America
Panama Canal
Panama
Italy
Thsusand
Reconstruction era youth programs aid school children
A fragmented note discusses youth recovery and schooling amid hardship. It notes increases in kindergarten and high school enrollment linked to presidential programs and National Youth Administration aid for students, with monthly stipends determined by relief levels as of May 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Youth Administration
Profiles For Today LD Babe Ri Omits Campaign Return
Profiles for today discuss LD Babe Ri who quit a years campaign and now plays sparingly in semi pro games. The piece notes his rest between appearances and suggests a reason for his seemingly lackadaisical conduct. Mrs. Ruth Berman contends the marriage affects his choices and praises his poise amidst upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ri
King
George Berman
Ruth
Piits
Rusb
Brushes Play Large Part In Beauty Plans
Readers learn brushes shape grooming routines and skin care. The column praises hair and complexion brushes for penetration and smoothing, notes expensive but praised brands, and describes use with soaps and tonics to maintain smooth skin and clean backs and shoulders.
Beauty Tips From a Vintage Guide on Acne and Skin Care
A reader asks about clearing facial pimples, achieving a clear complexion, and whether to drink water before meals. The guide suggests moderate water intake, careful foundation, and concealing acne scars with tinted cream while noting age and hormonal factors. It also mentions scalp texture improvement with massage, and cautions against overeating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Grein
Diamonds at formal events and table setting etiquette
Guidance on wearing diamonds in formal dress, placing individual salts and papers on table, and using goblets or tumblers. Diamonds should be worn sparingly by well bred people only for extremely ceremonial occasions. Center place settings. use goblets for formal service and tumblers for general use.
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Giamonda
Ome
Sen
G H
High Necklines and Fur-Trimmed Styles Dominating Fashion
A fashion roundup notes high necklines and bodices gaining popularity with fur trims. Sleeves, braiding, and fur hats feature prominently, with reversible swagger coats and wool ensembles praised. Tweed coats remain stylish, while suitable blouses to pair with tweeds are discussed.
Baked Fruits Provide New Food Thrills
A vintage note encourages trying baked fruits as appealing accompaniments to meals. It suggests using prunes, melon, bananas and berries for breakfast, fruit cup or salad at lunch, and pairing with meat such as pork with applesauce or game with jelly. It urges experimentation with fresh fruits and varied meat pairings.
Supper Menu Featuring Ham and Pineapple Rounds
A diverse supper menu lists cold sliced ham with preserved orange garnish, chicken noodle soup, hot sweet potato biscuits, mixed salad, cream puffs, coffee, grilled sausage patties on pineapple rounds, hot potato chips, buttered green peas, strawberry tarts, and coffee or tea.
Vintage Food Trends for Pork, Poultry and Desserts
A collection of dated kitchen notes detailing broiled banana halves with lemon, broiled grapefruit with brown sugar, spiced prunes over roast pork or veal, baked oranges in jars, sauteed pineapple with calves liver, and cranberry orange relish. Recipes include quantities, steps, and serving ideas for meat platters and desserts.
Modern Women Friends and a Lesson in Good Intentions
A reader argues that well meaning friends planning a surprise party should avoid a commodity shower for a financially strained host. The letter notes pride and potential embarrassment, urging tact and sensitivity over practical gifts.
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Mrs. Martin
Spare the Feelings on a Kitchen Shower Gift Dilemma
A friend argues that a well chosen kitchen shower gift is safer than charity gifts. The note defends tasteful presents like steamer baskets, fruit baskets, candy, spices, and attractive kitchen furnishings as appropriate for an upcoming celebration, while cautioning against gifts that imply handouts.
Surprising Party Etiquette Shared For A Delicate Shower
A letter advises secrecy and tact for a surprise party honoring a friend. It warns against planning at the host's home and prefers simple, sparkling showers with tasteful gifts. Emphasize gratitude while protecting the guest of honor from embarrassment and choosing useful, modest tokens.
You and Your Child by Jane Herbert Goward
The article argues that a mother who reassures a misbehaving child and supports him against his father undermines paternal authority. It criticizes sympathetic hovering and secretive bonding as harmful to discipline, warning it will erode the father’s rightful authority and encourage inappropriate maternal influence.
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Raitchell
Dad
Mitcheill
Mutder
Mitchell
Iss
Short Cuts for Confectioners and Popovers in the Kitchen
The text advises storing powdered sugar in tight glass containers to prevent lumps and moisture. It warns impatient cooks against opening oven doors during popovers to keep steam and height. Open-face sandwiches are praised as tea snacks, decorative and letting guests see the filling.
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Claud North Chrisman, M.D
Africa
Ethiopia
DE. Cheisman
Babe Ruth
Talbot Lake
Feltenne
Guide To
By Jacqueline Hunt
Rou
Stich
Cialis
Judith Wilson
Marian Mays Martin
MES. Martin
Jane Herbert Goward
Mes Goward
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