Many Deadly Insects Arrive in Fruit Shipments
A freelance health column by CLAUD NORTH CHRISMAN, M.D. describes tropical pests found in wholesale markets. Bananas from Guatemala reportedly hide tarantulas that hitch rides in fruit. Workers are startled as cold paralyses and revived insects emerge, highlighting risks from imports.
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Bite Hazard At Market Workers Warned To Use Gloves
An editorial warns fruit handlers and warehouse workers to wear heavy leather gloves to protect against poisonous bites from insects at wholesale markets and docks. It notes tarantulas scorpions and centipedes are common near unloading areas and stresses caution with imported produce. The bite severity varies with individual susceptibility and can be deadly or cause severe illness.
Dangerous Creatures and Household Remedies
A health column warns about centipedes and spiders, noting their powerful jaws spines and venom. It advises household remedies such as soda ammonia camphor and tobacco leaves, and stresses seeking a doctor for serious illness or shock. The piece also recalls anecdotes from markets about dangerous animals and warns against consuming raw feed.
Modes and Manners on Fork Use in Meat Handling
When meat is already cut or easily separated by the fork edge the fork is in the right hand with prongs up to convey meat to the mouth. If meat must be cut the fork stays in the left hand with prongs down and no transfer to the right hand is needed. The left hand can finish the task with the prongs down.
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I. A
Grace Moore Defies Silence Then Crowned Opera Star
Grace Moore, Metropolitan Opera soprano and screen star, endured six months of total silence due to paralyzed vocal cords. She communicated by pad and pencil, returned to sing, and later earned acclaim across stages and films. Born Jellicoe Tennessee, she studied in New York and Europe, understudied, then joined the Metropolitan after an 18 month delay. Decorated by kings of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, she travels with husband Valentin Pareja and collects antiques.
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Miss Moore
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Sweden
Haakon
Norway
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1937 Beauty Tips on Fashion and Hair for Women
Column offers practical styling advice for tall slender women with long faces. Suggests long hair with loose waves and bangs like Carole Lombard, padded or square-shouldered suits, fitted skirts, and flared hems to appear less slender. Also advises relaxation to reduce facial lines and gentle massage and warm eye pads for a beauty nap.
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Merle
Butterscotch Crisps and Peanut Cookies Featured in Tea Time Menu
A feature on butterscotch crisps as tasty between meal snacks accompanies a luncheon menu including Rice Ring with Creamed Chicken and Celery Shrimp Salad. The article provides two cookie recipes, notes on baking tips for soft and crisp textures, and guidance to chill dough overnight before slicing.
Charm Massage and Oil Treatment for Smooth Hands
A historic guide outlines a weekly routine to beautify rough hands and arms. It recommends warm oil manicures, cleansing scrubs, gauze oil wraps, and a fifteen minute rest, followed by massage with nourishing cream. Nightly nail inspection and cuticle care reinforce results.
Dog collar chic returns in Paris fashion notes of 1937
Paris fashion reports revive the jeweled dog collar era with high lines and velvet ribbons. Muffs, muff bags, hoods, fur suede combos, and halter neck dresses appear as evening sets. A Harvard Princeton panel urges colorless polish and warm stadium wear over red nails for college women.
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Modern Women: Retirements, Comfort, and Staying Active
Marian Mays Martin argues that old age should bring solid comfort, health, and purpose. She warns retirement can erode vigor without plans or constructive work and urges retirees to stay mentally and physically engaged through meaningful activity and travel with care.
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Marian Mays Martin
You and Your Child by Jane Herbert Goward
A family scene shows John jealousy toward younger brother Harry at the supper table. The piece discusses how whispering secrets can provoke envy, the need for self control, and how parental guidance can curb jealousy in children. It emphasizes recognizing jealous feelings and avoiding habitual spite.
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Harry
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