The Thin Man and the Stocky Man
A university study compares a thin man and a stocky man living under controlled conditions for 450 days. The stocky subject stays in bed, gains 20 pounds, and shows stable metabolism, while the tall man exhibits day to day metabolic swings, alkaline urine, and active work life.
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University of Ilinois Medical School
Silk and Flowers Highlight New Evening Gowns in New York
A fashion feature from the Western Newspaper Union spotlights real-silk gowns adorned with flowers. It showcases lilac silk crepe, gray pure-silk taffeta, and white silk chiffon ensembles with floral trims, capes, and elaborate draping as the season's feminine elegance.
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Socl
Paris
Milady
Western Newspaper Union
Silk Net Jacket by Cherie Nicholas
Exquisite silk print evening gown in white with green florals pairs with a silk net butcher boy jacket in matching green. Pleated fronts backs and sleeves accompany Gladys Swarthout, the famed opera star recently named one of America’s ten best dressed women.
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Gladys Swarthout
America
Pastel Footwear for Kids Takes Center Stage
pastel colored kids appear in footwear with pale blue pink green and yellow hues. high cut sandals designed for afternoon wear with light frocks. beach sandals in white eggshell bound with bright orange blue or red kidskin strips to match outfits.
Regency Treatment for Spring Coats and Adaptations
The second spring collections feature Regency details such as draped bows butterfly revers and front fullness in the bodice. Designers emphasize a pouf at the front to inject Regency charm into modern coats or frocks with versatile uses in taffeta or fur and varied revers and jabot options. Butterfly collars sit high on the shoulders shaping a distinct look.
Knit Suit Styles Inspire You to Do One Yourself
A readable feature promotes knitting a three piece suit with a British styled short jacket, skirt, and sweater blouse. The design shows high notched lapels, diagonal ribbing, and casual closure echoing English tailored suits in a season. Tweed knit coats are praised for their superb look.
Taffeta Makes Prominent Place in Spring Parade
Crisp taffeta leads the spring fashion parade with rustling bags gloves sleeves revers blouses and dresses. Navy and white taffeta gloves catch the eye. soft woven silk palts ensure a good fit and a gauntlet style cuff complements a dressy navy suit as an ideal accessory.
Possessions Demand Work and Care Across Life
The article argues that ownership requires ongoing effort to prevent loss from neglect. It discusses labor-saving devices like vacuum cleaners, emphasizing that even they need maintenance. It notes that some people seek fewer possessions to avoid chores, while rich owners may seek freedom from care, especially in hard times. It ends with a reminder to weigh work and care before acquiring items.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Real Delicacy Spring Lamb Through History and Recipes
Spring lamb has long been a delicacy with notes on its tenderness and the distinction from mutton. The piece describes sourcing, cuts, cooking methods from Frenched chops to stews, and includes recipes for mint lamb, curried lamb, and mutton stew with dumplings, using lamb leftovers creatively.
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Sian
England
Australia
Wall Paper Tricks For Rooms With High Or Low Ceilings
The article offers wallpaper strategies to alter perceived room height and width. For tall barns like rooms use horizontal patterns and stop short of the ceiling, meeting it with a border to create an apparent lower ceiling. Extend ceiling paper to meet side walls to pull the eye downward. For small rooms use vertical stripes to add height and tiny patterns in tight colors. Scenic designs add depth through perspective.
Wise precautions for painter estimates on exterior work
The article advises homeowners to ensure written estimates for exterior painting cover all areas including the house, roof, sash and trim, blinds, screens, leaders and gutters, garage, fences, trellises and pergolas. It emphasizes listing coats and quantities to prevent future misunderstandings.
Conventional crochet rug offers modern design
A crocheted rug named Conventional uses black borders on green and lavender background. It measures about 21 by 36 inches and weighs three pounds. The pattern uses strips with one suggested color combination, though many can be matched to room decor. Full instructions for this rug and 25 others are in Rug Book No. 25 from Home Craft Company. Send 15 cents for postpaid book No. 25 to Department C, Home Craft Company, Nine teenth and St. Louis Ave, St. Louis, MO. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Home Craft Company
Department C
Nineteenth and
St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis, Mo
Veil Advice Prompted Harsh Cost Chat
A patient asks about face lifting costs and is told about a rough hundred dollar price. She balks, seeking cheaper options, and the specialist bluntly suggests wearing a veil. The exchange highlights a sharp, unkind reply in a dental or cosmetic context.
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