Contagion and public health measures discussed
A health column explains contagion as a disease form that spreads via contact and entry into the bloodstream. It contrasts contagious and infectious, notes variability in resistance, and urges early sick isolation and good ventilation as key controls.
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Claud North Chrismax
Contagion Guard Advice From Dr Chrisman Column
The article discusses keeping sick rooms at moderate temperatures and washing furniture with chlorine or carbolic solutions. It warns against using unsterilized drops, stresses disinfection of excretions for diseases like typhoid and yellow fever, and even suggests burning furniture that cannot be disinfected. Readers may address questions to Dr Chrisman in his daily column.
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Fall colors in men’s dress shoes debut nationwide
Retailers sponsor a new fall palette in men’s dress shoes launched by the Tanners' Council of America. The range includes Spaniel Tan a rich russet shade on smooth leathers and Pointer Brown a darker alternative akin to black. Retriever Brown and Foxhound grey complete the line with medium brown and dark grey hues.
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Tanners’ Council of America
Dyeing the Curtains and Home Textiles Guide
If curtains or table linens are faded dye them with common dyes. Boiling helps set colors and wearing rubber gloves protects hands while performing the task.
Profiles Of Today Army Leader Craig At West Point
General Make Craig succeeds General MacArthur as Chief of Staff and is noted for quick thinking in sports at West Point. He dropped kicked a field goal to gain three points, later starred in baseball as a hitting pitcher, and excelled in golf after advancing ranks. He passed exams with tutoring and, after commissioning, played on post teams in many sports.
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Charm Scented Bath Refreshes and Tones System SYTEE SUMMER
Guide explains brisk weather bath routines to refresh senses. Recommends scented bath products, tepid water, and long soaking. Advises luxury with towels, creams, and after-bath lotion for a soft toned skin fragrance routine.
Beauty Tips and Skin Advice From a 1930s Column
A reader asks why dark brown hair ends look lighter with reddish tint and how to keep it uniform. Advice includes gentle shampooing, avoiding strong soaps, using small amounts of vinegar or lemon in final rinse, brushing thoroughly, and wearing a hat outdoors.
Cuffs on Hem Suggest Shorter Skirt Trend
The article notes a move toward shorter town skirts with hems about 11 inches from the floor, highlighting cuffs on hems as a fashionable detail. It discusses pleated and tiered skirts, short veils, and coordinated jackets, with Patou and Scchiaparelli influences, plus new sleeve and wrap ideas in a lively early 20th century style.
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Dishes for Today Cranberry Is Back to Make Cooks Happy
Cranberry returns to market delighting cooks with jelly cocktail pie cake or omelet uses. The season spans winter so serve berries in multiple ways but avoid repeating a single menu item. Cook extra sauce or jelly and sterilize jars for convenient future use.
Cranberry recipes and desserts from a vintage menu card
A fragmented collection of cranberry based dishes and beverages including creamed codfish in potato ring, cranberry pie and meringue, cranberry upsides, cranberry molds, fritters, and related sauces. Instructions mix cranberries with sugar water batter and bake or fry with butter, vanilla, and lemon juice. yields include cakes, pies, and molds.
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Modern Women and Jealousy in a Friend’s Husband Affair
A reader letter analyzes how women often aim to outdo rivals rather than win a man. It advises the wife to stay calm and unruffled, avoid hints of jealousy, and not reveal insecurity, since the rival may be more malicious than friendly and the husband could be swayed by the rival’s boldness.
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Teaching a child to shop with specifics and confidence
A mother lectures on giving children exact instructions for grocery shopping. She argues that specifying the brand and size builds a child’s confidence and worldliness, while vague guidance leaves him shy and unsure.
Modes and Manners on rings and joint invitation cards
A reader asks about wearing an engagement ring on the third finger of the left hand or right hand and its social implications. The answer notes tradition favors the left hand for engagement rings, and wearing it on the right hand may hinder work or be unsafe at work. Another reader asks about using a joint Mr and Mrs card for a luncheon. the reply says to strike out Mr. to reflect a wife and husband card when the husband is absent.
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Ridicule as a Delicate Tool in Marital Disputes
The writer advises using mockery to deter a rival wife from pursuing a husband. Do not show offense, as that invites support from the husband. Subtly signal distance from the displays of affection, assume the rival aims to provoke jealousy, and avoid acting seriously toward her. The tactic hinges on demoralizing the rival without confirming interest.
Short Cuts for Cured Tongue and Fancy Cucumbers
A domestic instruction piece explains how to prepare tongue by soaking in cold water for hours, simmering until the skin loosens, and making cucumber slices by drawing a fork along the length before crosswise cuts. It emphasizes sugar and cinnamon garnish for sariia to entice children.
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