Health article on laundry industry and public welfare
CLAUD NORTH CHR?SMAN notes AMA welcomed a commercial laundryman to its program at last May’s meeting. The Laundry Owners Association reports on a survey promoting public health benefits of commercial laundering and the Winds Institute of Laundering. The piece contrasts home washing with industrial methods and recalls old home stain struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
National Asso
Ciation
Institute of Laundering
Public laundries maintain clean health record for a decade
A ten year check shows no disease traced to public laundries, while home washing lags in safety. The piece notes winter weather prompts housewives to prefer public services, which are increasingly standardized to meet hygiene and bacterial count goals under health authorities and professional oversight.
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Public Health Department
American Medical Association
Medical Association
Helen Hayes Emerges From Child Star To Queen of American Drama
Profiles recount Helen Hayes growing up in Washington where her father worked in the Patent Office and her mother dreamed of a stage future. A shy girl with big eyes, she trained in dance, impressed Lew Fields, and joined Columbia Players before a return to New York. After winning a Frohman audition and stints on Broadway, she rose to fame in Pollyanna and beyond, choosing stage work over screen acting and embracing motherhood and marriage.
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Hayes
Washington
Patent Office
Armasbere Whitford
Gibson
Lew Fields
New York
Columbia Players
Lord Fauntleroy
Secret Heart Convent
Charles Frohman
Helen Hayes
Public health survey on laundry heat and infection risk
The American Institute details how heat and water use affect bacterial destruction in public institutions versus home laundry. It notes mid summer bacterial counts in Saundry waiter are much higher, and stresses the burden on mothers who manage cleanliness and clothes. A survey will continue with trained staff to record data among young mothers and communicable diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute
Modes and Manners on Glassware and Centerpieces
Red wine should be served in crystal or colorless glassware to preserve color. Pale green glass is acceptable but crystal is preferred. For table centerpieces, a fern dish with sturdy ferns is attractive, and grapefruit seeds can grow into a pretty centerpiece. a bowl of fruit may also be used.
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L. K
N. B
Lace for Evening Gown Displayed at Formal Fashion Show
A black lace gown featured in a formal wear presentation. The skirt displays extensive blue sequin embroidery and a scalloped capelet drapes over the shoulders enhancing the evening ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenda Farrell
Screen Star
Bliss Ferrell
Beauty tips for applying foundation and powder
A step by step guide for shy users to apply foundation. Start with cleansing and damp skin. Apply a small dab on key areas then spread evenly from center outward. Blend rouge where flushed then press on powder in overlapping strokes. Set with a light blotting and finish with lipstick and a cool rinse.
Leftover egg yolks used as garnish and spread
Instructions suggest using left over eye yolks by cooking them until firm in a bowl over boiling water, then mashing to garnish salads and mashed potatoes or to top creamed chipped beef. Chopped yolk can also be added to sandwich spreads.
Guide to Charm What to Do To Arms Too Fat or Lean
A health and beauty column advises readers on achieving proportioned arms and a graceful figure through diet, outdoors, and specific arm exercises. It explains separate routines for thinning and fleshy arms, including wall pull stretches and floor dips, plus cautions about fat arms and broader slimming needs.
Dishes for Today Chilly Weather Desserts
Dishes for Today presents warm fall desserts that use ready made cake mixes and canned fruits or pumpkin for quick, filling pies and puddings. Desserts are served hot with whipped cream or a melting hard sauce, ideal for families expecting a sweet finish.
Gingerbread and Dessert Recipes from a Vintage Menu
A collection of vintage kitchen instructions detailing gingerbread variations with peppermint cream chocolate sauce and fondant frosting. Includes method for preparing gingerbread cups and a chocolate souffle with whipped cream and nuts, plus serving ideas for coffee and fruit.
Stiff Silks Define Formal Wear in Paris Style
The article notes stiff silks rising in evening wear with Paris couture influence. Ed wardian interpretations and two French models highlight gowns by Molyneux and Vionnet using stiff fabrics. Hats trend toward off-the-forehead caps by Rose Valois with velvet bows.
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New York
Paris Couture
Molyneux
Vionnet
Short Cuts and Kitchen Tips for Smooth Prep
A rag loop should be clipped to avoid tearing the fabric and hole. Crumbled roquefort adds tang to vegetable salad. Open a can of asparagus from the bottom to prevent crushing the tips.
A Woman Approves Son's Girlfriend Yet Fears Marriage
A mother's affection for her son's chosen partner clashes with her belief that a wife should be younger. She loves the girl, admires her, and tries to soften the match, but ultimate plans for a wedding face her honest misgivings. She remains supportive yet anxious about the age gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Mays
Martin Hen
May and December marriages show rare exceptions in happiness
The piece argues that unions where a man marries a decade or more younger or an older woman face mixed happiness odds. It notes mothers often fear such risks, while young men who marry older, rich women face little sympathy. Parental interference sometimes backfires, leaving two people who may be exceptions to the norm.
You and Your Child by Jane Herbert Goward
A twenty month old daughter shows dainty feminine traits while her almost three year old brother Arthur reacts with jealousy. The parents must monitor signs of envy and adjust home conditions to avoid favoritism and conflict, stressing fair attention to both children.
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Etty
Mother
Betty
Daddy
Arthur
Dad
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