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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
8
In this health column, Claud North Christman explains ductless glands and their role in growth, metabolism, and emotions. The thyroid stores iodine and regulates metabolism, while suprarenal glands affect blood pressure and emotions, and the thymus guides growth in infancy.
The pancreas has a secretory duct function producing pancreatic juice for digestion and a ductless portion producing insulin to regulate starches and sugars. The pituitary gland, a master gland, influences growth and metabolism and is controlled by brain impulses.
Aida de Acosta, first woman to fly solo in a dirigible, is linked to a notable New York civic career. The profile notes her ascent with Santos-Dumont in Paris 1903 and later leadership of the Municipal Center Art Committee, fundraising 14.5 million for the project, plus philanthropic efforts with Johns Hopkins, anti tuberculosis work, and wartime bonds. It also mentions her family background.
A reader asks about introductions at large gatherings and the hostess should introduce nearby guests rather than circling the room. For wedding gifts a bride can receive cash or a credit slip to let her choose. The guest of honor sits to the right of the host if female, to the right of the hostess if male.
A black woolen dress with light embroidery and jet beadwork is shown. The Mainbocher model reflects a formal, refined style with a bead covered surface.
Autumn menus feature meat pies and spiced puddings with pumpkins and mincemeat while a beauty Q and A offers cuticle care tips. Gentle guidance suggests pushing back cuticles after washing, using olive oil or cream, and inspecting nails for pale half moons, noting some people may never have them.
Fashion writer extols broadcloth as an ideal evening wrap for any climate and season. Wool coats replace summer sheets in versatility, with velvet bands and fur trims gaining popularity for a lavish look. The robe de style resurfaces as a current mode, while tropical wardrobes adapt with lighter fabrics.
A gray and mustard Shetland tweed dress in shirtwaist style features a front bound with gray grosgrain where buttons are worked. The bell is also trimmed with grosgrain.
A brass knocker stays bright if paraffin is rubbed on after cleaning and then polished with a soft cloth. Leftover cucumber slices can be crisped by soaking in ice water for an hour. Tea cream stains should soak in cold water for an hour before laundering. Store hair brushes bristles down to avoid dust. Let cake cool completely before frosting to prevent sogginess. Use leftover chicken, meat, or fish with rice then cream or sc2urop the dish. Some dislike onion in potato salad. add pickle juice or celery seeds. An orange meringue pie is worth trying.
Guidance suggests a table height that allows a housewife to rest her hands flat on the top without hindrance, implying the optimal cooking and dining surface is determined by natural arm reach and comfort.
The article advises foot care for weary feet during cold weather with suede and heavy shoes. It promotes an alcohol cream rub, simple foot exercises, and a warm salt soak to relax muscles, improve circulation, and soften skin, ending with a cooling creamed alcohol application to heels and toes.
A reader asks how to remove a growing neck bump and the reply focuses on posture as a remedy. Instructions include standing against a wall with back and spine aligned, head held high, shoulders down, and sliding arms upward while maintaining the back’s position to improve neck and spine alignment.
In a letter from Mrs. C.G. a wife reports two years of happiness shattered after moving in with her in laws. Her husband began philandering, ignoring home duties and endangering the child. She seeks Mrs. Martin's guidance on preserving family stability despite social intrusion.
An eight year old boy snatches a cousin’s fountain pen from a drawer then resists giving it back. His mother scolds him for lacking chivalry while the girl’s mother consoles her. The piece argues boys’ early belief in sex equality and fighting fair, urging adults to appeal to chivalrous impulses.
A reader advises packing up and returning to a humbler home to rebuild trust after a husband’s wandering and perceived lack of support. In a separate letter, a mother explains sacrificing for her son’s schooling, then regrets reversing a headmaster’s decision about him returning home during a Scarlet fever scare, causing tension with the boy.
A mother writes that her twelve year old son misrepresented a situation and that she seeks advice. She trusts the headmaster and teachers to handle the episode, noting the boy’s maturity and possible manipulation. The writer plans to step back and consult a child psychologist if needed.
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