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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
15
A portrait of a fastidious woman who keeps immaculate grooming habits. The piece notes daily rubbing, soap and brush cleansing, fresh socks, shiny shoes, immaculate gloves, regular hair washing, and careful nail upkeep. It ends by hinting at the contents of a purse as a test of cleanliness.
A columnist advises women to curb sweets and starches, eat lean meats and vegetables, and maintain posture to lose weight. Focus on daily beauty routines, including skin and nails, with minimal clutter and a tidy handbag for a calm, confident appearance.
Fragmentary dialogue describes wearing a corset and posture as key to a woman’s fashion image. The text mockingly contrasts modern style with traditional undergarments, suggesting corrective measures for proper appearance.
The snippet highlights sleeve styles for the season focusing on shoulder width. It mentions various animals as possible references and describes stction tea ne tucked and Pleated treatments as design details.
An editorial piece extols eyes as life substance of beauty, linking visual appeal to a healthy mind and body. It warns dull thoughts clouding the soul windows while bright thoughts illuminate the face, noting Eyes as a key beauty quality alongside digestion.
Disturbing emotions affect the nervous system and vision. The text notes that rage reduces sight power and persisting brooding weakens the optic mechanism. It also asserts crying is an indulgence for women and links weeping to swollen lids and even turkey tracks.
Young William enjoys a string of parties dances and movies with his home from college girlfriend before she leaves for school. He sighs relief afterward and quips that she should be renamed Appendix for being so expensive to take out.
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