Health and leukemia confusion prompt call for literature
A reader seeks literature on leukemia for a grieving mother whose six year old daughter died from the disease. The letter discusses disease forms, symptoms, and current knowledge, noting limited treatments for acute cases and temporary relief for chronic forms. It also touches on thyroid misuse and poison ivy exposure cases from readers.
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Poisoning cures and skin reaction from systemic poisons
A reader describes poisoning cured by sugar of lead and mercury chloride, asking if repeated skin eruptions reflect lingering poison or sensitization. Advice suggests iron chloride may help, warns against large mercury exposure, and recommends medical supervision. The column notes Dr Chrisman will answer questions in future installments.
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Profiles For Today Dr Edouard Benes as peace seeker at Geneva
A profile of Edouard Benes, wartime Czechoslovak leader and future League of Nations diplomat. Born May 28, 1884 in Bohemia, he survived the war era by fleeing to Switzerland, championed reconciliation over nationalism, and rose from philosophy lecturer to Czechoslovakia’s first foreign minister as the republic gained independence.
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Guide to Charm Healthy Skin Insures Girl Face Beauty
This piece extols clear healthy skin as the foundation of beauty and guides use of creams and soaps for cleansing and massaging facial zones. It emphasizes gentle techniques, avoiding harshness, and maintaining habits like sleep, water intake, diet, and outdoor activity to prevent lines and support overall skin health. It warns consulting a doctor for severe acne to avoid scarring.
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Beauty Tips and Self Help Advice From A 1920s Page
A reader asks for a shampoo to control excessive oil and unmanageable hair and is advised to use a mixed homemade treatment with soap, egg, borax, and lemon rinse, followed by sun drying if possible. In a second note, guidance is given for developing a hollow chest with posture, shoulder retraction, chest exercises, swimming, and a nutrition plan to gain weight.
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Draped Necklines Return In a Variety of Styles
New York fashion notes describe draped necklines in front and back with panels, halter fronts, and sheer backs. Covered shoulders remain popular while shirrings and coatings highlight shoulder drapes, with velvet and metallic fabrics dominating. Jewelry trends favor rhinestones and seed pearls on bejeweled frocks.
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Tasty Sauces On Vegetables Lend Variety
Fresh vegetables turn dull meals into color and flavor with well seasoned sauces. Serve vegetables with shredded or cubed pieces and varied textures. Use a white sauce made properly with right texture and richness to enhance the dish.
Modern Women Recipe Notes on Sauces and Serves
A fragmented vintage style collection details sauces and dishes including Welsh rabbit, currant jelly fruit salad, stuffed tomatoes, cottage pudding, and mock hollandaise. It shares instructions for mushroom sauce and mousselaine style variations, plus serving ideas with vegetables and beans.
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You and Your Child Travel and family cooperation urged
A nostalgic essay urges travel for young families and stresses the value of parental guidance to foster responsibility in children. It argues couples often delay travel until middle age, notes travel agents can handle details, and stresses involving children early builds willingness to help with chores. It concludes with a home cooking tip and a recipe-like aside.
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Comforts of Travel and a Letter About Life Choices
The column extols travel’s comforts over staying put and urges moving to meet new people. It includes a reader's question to Mrs. Martin about life after loss, a large empty house, limited income, and living options beyond a family hotel, seeking guidance for an active, meaningful path.
Travel Advice Encourages Broadening Horizons
The message promotes leaving a large house to travel, praising tours through reliable agencies. It notes many women of your age travel due to life enrichment and social chance, while acknowledging those who dislike travel. It urges closing the house, investing in a guided tour, and claims readjustment of life brings compensation if pursued. Bon voyage.
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Modes and Manners on Engagement Gifts and Invitations
A reader asks if engagement gifts are required for a announced engagement and if writing invitations is necessary for parties. The guidance suggests gifts are optional and engagement showers can substitute, while formal gatherings merit printed or handwritten invitations and telephone calls for informal events.
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